I've had a bit of excitement over the past few days, which accounts for my lack of posts. I'm sorry for that.
As most of you know, I use a wheelchair due to an accident 33 years ago resulting in the loss of the use of my legs. Well, I fell out of my chair (not a regular thing for me), and ended up breaking my left leg in two places and my ankle. I have now entered the realm of "Super Gimped-Up".
All of this is sort of tricky because I have a temporary cast on my leg and foot which will only remain on until the swelling goes down. I am very limited in my mobility now, heck, I am not mobile at all! I can't let my foot point down towards the floor because if it swells any further it could constrict blood-flow to the foot and since I can't feel my foot, I wouldn't know the circulation has stopped, which could result in losing my foot completely...I don't want that to happen!
I am waiting to hear from the orthopaedic surgeon to find out what the next step will be in this process. I'm fairly certain it will be a real cast, to be worn for a very long time. I'll take photos!
Wish me luck and I will keep you posted!
The silver lining in this is, thank goodness I didn't break my arm! I'd have a heck of a time trying to wheel my chair with one hand...I'd just go in circles!
Take care everyone :)
sorry to read this..but hope you get on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetheart - I don't know you all that well - but I know how brave and good spirited you are - I hate this happened to you. Prayers and well wishes for you.
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OMG Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear this. Was this when you were attacking the killer spider? Or something else happened? When you said thank goodness it wasn't an arm, all I could think of was that if that happened you couldn't blog and that would be sad. Going in circles would be worse wouldn't it? Take care of yourself and keep us updated!!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. Keep up that great sense of humor, it really does help.
ReplyDeletePS - Do we need to send you a bungee cord to bungy you in the darn thing. ;D
Barb asked me to pop in and say hi. Hope you start feeling a bit brighter soon.
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs from Australia
Go check out my blog. It's for you!!
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Ouch! Hope you recover as fast as possible.
ReplyDeleteI do wish you lots of luck. Hope your leg heals quickly.
ReplyDeleteFirst, don't kid yourself, you are a writer, a good one. so sorry about the accident, sending love and healing energy to you.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, most days I go in circles, and I use both arms and legs.
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Bouncin' Barb gave me directions to come over here. I am so sorry to hear this. I hope you get well soon :D I will be sending positive thoughts your way <3
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Bouncin'Barb gave me orders (!!) to come and visit you, and when BB speaks, her loyal Followers leap into action!! Seriously, that is a real bummer. I won't ask what you were up to when you fell out of the wheelchair! I did chuckle about that last bit, and the thought of you going round in circles. I don't know how BB found you, but your Blog looks great, so I would like to follow you from now on if I may. Sending you healing vibes from over here in England.
ReplyDeleteBouncin' Barb sent me over. What a horrible thing to happen but it seems you are facing it with great humour. Keep smiling :)
ReplyDeleteBarb is a great friend and asked me pop over and say hi. Hope you mend quickly and feel better soon. You are welcome over at my place anytime you want to stop by. Healing hugs from chilly NC.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Odie :)
Ouch! I'm a new follower and I'm sending lots of healing thoughts and wishes your way. Love the huonour in your writing!
ReplyDeleteHey Sharon, I can just imagine trying to wheel that chair with only one hand, yep life does flow in circles, we just don't want the circles to be that tight :) I was confined to a chair for a while and can relate to the mobility problems that go along with it, my prayers are with you to get to feeling beter soon and to keep the circles large.
ReplyDeleteSure enjoyed my visit and will hang around for a while if you don't mind.
MAN...sorry to hear about your leg! I'm sending hugs your way and hoping you get better soon! Hey - take care of those arms, will ya? :):)
ReplyDeleteOh my OUCH!! Sending you healing thoughts for a speedy recover. :(
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