I guess I picked the wrong week to give up...

[sorrowmonkey]

So, not to whine, but more to record, since I will probably forget all about it in a few days. The last few days have been a spectacular example of how not to spend days off...

Apparently, sometime late last week, I ate some tainted food. Not really sure, but by Saturday, my digestive system was expressing severe discontent, rating as probably the 3rd worst of my life. I basically gave up eating on Sunday; Monday I indulged in two scrambled eggs, two slices of cheese, and a few M&Ms.

So last night, around 9:30 I was taking the trash out. Somehow, while going down the concrete stairs with about 35-40 pounds of garbage, I miscounted the stairs or missed one. The next thing I knew, I was flying through the air, but with the knowledge that my right foot was (a) still in contact with a step, and (b) in a position in that was not compatible with the momentum of the rest of my body.

This ends badly.

So just before I hit the ground, the ankle goes 'POP' and frankly hitting the concrete meant that at least I was down. It would appear that various falling practice over the years still serves me well: my clothes were filthy all along my right side, but there are not even any bruises. While laying on the ground contemplating this situation, it is fairly clear that I won't be taking the garbage down after all.

So, Zohra came out, and helped get me inside. I iced it, took some IBUs, and eventually moved upstairs to bed. Did a bit of the ever popular tapping tests to determine the likelihood of a break (I think not), and went to sleep.

This morning it is sore and stiff, but I can put weight on it. Twisting is not too good though. A damn shame that I have to drive today though. I'm thinking my motorcycle boots probably have the best ankle support.

At least I don't have to work today. I'm trying to imagine Grand Central Terminal and the five block walk to AIG, and it would not be pleasant.

Comments

[baronessmartha.livejournal.com]

ow.
I will take notes and make sure not to spend days off like that. Thank you for taking that hit for us.

I hope your ankle feels better soon, and remember it takes a few days to rehydrate after your digestive system goes on strike.

hugs.

[kuzu-no-ha.livejournal.com]

You would be proud of me, I took off the sock and tapped that ankle. Then I said "Selena said that if it were broken you would be crying...so I think it's not broken..."

Being the loving wife I am, I have been calling him "Baron gimps-a-lot" which replaced the previous weekend title of "Sicky McSicky".

No, not a good way to spend time off. no indeed.

[baronessmartha.livejournal.com]

Some don't cry, but the tap test is pretty accurate.
Poor Baron GAL. Better than Stallion. That one was funny once but did not fit at all.

[kuzu-no-ha.livejournal.com]

Yet Anghus keeps trying! It's sweet how persistent he is. I suppose that's good for a knight. heh

[nrawling.livejournal.com]

Hey now! I could be The Stallion if I wanted too. It's just that Gimp-a-delic Baron G is so much more compatible with current trends.

Hmph.

[nrawling.livejournal.com]

Thanks for taking out the garbage, BTW. That was just not going to happen otherwise.

[kuzu-no-ha.livejournal.com]

mwahhaha My moment of butchness. woot

[laurensa.livejournal.com]

When Greg sprained his foot (rather badly--I TOLD him it was time to home from roller skating, but he insisted on one more time around...served him right..) I called him Mr Gimpy. I was prperly sympathetic at first, but then I had to remind him "I TOLD you it was time to leave!"

[farmhouse-ghost.livejournal.com]

OMG, I'm so sorry to hear that.

Are you okay? Did you get an xray?

[nrawling.livejournal.com]

I haven't had it x-ray'd, but I'm fairly sure it would hurt more if it was broken. I can put weight on it, and drive stick, I just have to be careful when I twist it.

[temair.livejournal.com]

Hey! We must've ate at the same place! Stomach was SOOOO not into keeping food in this weekend.

Can't say I followed you on the ankle bit, but will keep an eye out for that happening. I agree, the walk in NY would have been most unpleasant.

Feel better!

[nrawling.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm really trying to.