That Time I Fell Down the Stairs

Ok, "fell" is being A little dramatic. I slipped. I was scooting myself down the stairs one afternoon when my good foot clipped a step and a went sliding down about 4 or 5 steps. I landed right on the heel on the bad foot. I was hysterical. However, my home nurse was coming by any moment, so I wasn't about to rush off to the ER.

My nurse Linda checked everything out. My foot and ankle were a little swollen. I still had full feeling in my leg and foot so she didn't think that anything moved inside. She did tell me to call the doctor though. It was Friday, which is when he operates, so I couldn't see him that day. I had to wait until Monday. I iced and elevated all weekend per his order to keep the swelling down.

I went into the doctor's office with my head hung low. I felt pretty silly for falling. He was really nice about it though. I had my X-rays done and awaited my fate.....

I DIDN'T SCREW ANYTHING UP!!!!!

Dr. Arndt said everything looked great. The frame is very sturdy and there is nowhere for the pins to go, so it would take a lot to really break it. Now, I'm a complete idiot because I only snapped a pic of my a current x-ray. When I go back in at the end of February, I will try to get the "before" x-ray.

 

You can see that beautiful crescent-shaped space!

Like I said, my next appointment is at the end of February. At that appointment I get to schedule my removal surgery! WOOOO! I am getting pretty restless being home all day. There is only so much TV I can watch, social media I can check, and iPhone games I can play. I am impatiently waiting for the day this thing comes off...

Thanks for reading!
- Vanna