I didn't ever want to start a thread here...

[KBL]

I'm getting a refund of my Counting Coup entry...stoked!

[Jordansrealm]

Kevin the X is totalled? Ring my cell man

[KBL]

Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Kevin the X is totalled? Ring my cell man

I called and left a voicemail. Call me back...

[sheclimbs]

I'm pretty gun-shy about driving right now. I feel much safer traversing a rocky, two-foot wide trail that snakes its way along a 60-degree mountainside.

That's pretty funny! But I completely understand.

Hope you heal quickly.

[KBL]

Hey all,

I'm finding crutches are a pretty good workout. You're supposed to support your weight on your hands and arms instead of your armpits--done right, hobbling around on crutches is really tiring! Additionally, when you swing your body forward, you've got to elevate your lower body, which means doing a stomach crunch once per "step." My left leg is getting stronger, too, from all the one-footed hopping.

Cardiovascular really isn't getting much of a workout, so that'll be part of the recovery process.

I should get a real cast this week. Until now, I've had a temporary splint from the E.R. Follow-up care begins tomorrow with a doctor's visit and I'm assuming a referral to an orthopedist. My insurance just changed, and I had to spend some time getting things straightened out before I could schedule an appointment.

I'm crossing my fingers I'll get a fiberglass cast that I can get wet (maybe swim in, too...dunno) 'cause I'm not a big fan of the bath tub!

Cheers!

[Johnny Dirt]

Dang, I didn't get crutches! I just hobble around like a gimp.

[J_Sims]

Being Broke SUX... I am bouncing back from a broken ankle so I know where you are coming fromk on the crutches thing. Anyway is to a quick and complete recovery

[KBL]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dirt

Dang, I didn't get crutches! I just hobble around like a gimp.

You didn't miss much!

I guess the crutches are a good visual aid to tell people you're really and truly hurt.

I was told mine is a "non weight-bearing" injury so I can't stand or walk on my right foot. I'm amazed at how this limits "normal" activities--even simple stuff like putting a plate of food in the microwave and trying to carry it to a table is trickier. I'm very thankful that this is temporary.

[KBL]

I should also add that my refund check from the Warrior's Society showed up Saturday--very cool.

I'm looking forward to next year, and planning on showing up to the CC to cheer others on. If I see too much suffering, I might decide I inadvertently dodged a bullet by not participating...

[OMR]

Originally Posted by KBL

I should also add that my refund check from the Warrior's Society showed up Saturday--very cool.

I'm looking forward to next year, and planning on showing up to the CC to cheer others on. If I see too much suffering, I might decide I inadvertently dodged a bullet by not participating...

VQ/CC will always be waiting for you. Come on out and cheer others on... it's appreciated!

[Tedroy]

That area is always bad as it supports so much weight! My wife is still dealing with an ankle break from '06.


Hope you heal fast and strong!

[KBL]

Hey Ted,

There's a lotta hardware in that X-ray! I hope she gets back to 100%.

I'm finally going to see a foot/ankle specialist tomorrow morning. I just got new insurance (company changed hands) so there were some delays with the paperwork and approvals because there was some incorrect info in the system. Today I went to the specialist's office in person without a prior phone call, figuring that they would have a harder time blowing me off if I was physically standing at the reception counter. It worked.

[KBL]

Great news!

The doctor (specialist) said that my foot isn't broken. The bone is bruised and apparently it can take up to a year for the tenderness to completely disappear.

I've gotten the go-ahead to do whatever I feel good enough to do. The words were "You can't hurt it, but it can hurt you."

Long story short: I've got a swollen, tender foot, but nothing more.

Thanks everyone for all the kind words and the support. I'm glad that this thread could taper off on a good note.