Happy Halloween, friends! I'm popping in on a Thursday to give you all an update on my foot. Some of you already know this because we chatted over email yesterday, but I'm sorry to say that it's broken. They took x-rays at the urgent care and determined that I have a fractured fifth metatarsal (that's the bone on the pinky toe side).
I'm in a walking boot for now, which makes it more comfortable to get around but also more awkward, especially if I'm not wearing a shoe with a thick sole on the other foot. I'm headed to see an orthopedist later this morning, and I'm hoping that all I will need to do is wear this boot for six weeks or so. Definitely no running in my future, which apparently my subconscious is not happy about because I had a dream I was running last night! I'll let you know the prognosis tomorrow.
And I'll leave you with a little treat, so this post isn't all doom and gloom. Here's my youngest nephew in his Halloween costume on Sunday. He and my brother and sister-in-law dressed up as the characters in the children's book Good Night, Gorilla. I think this costume is technically a monkey, but it's still pretty adorable (and I imagine it's hard to find a gorilla costume for a toddler)!
Oh, Sarah, I'm sorry to hear this news! I hope it's a simple matter of patience and time before you are completely healed.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about this setback, Sarah. And I'm also really glad you made the very wise choice of getting it checked out by medical professionals! Best of luck to you at your appointment with the orthopedist. (Keeping my fingers crossed and sending the good juju for you.) And your nephew? What a TREAT! XO
ReplyDeleteYour nephew is an adorable treat; your broken metatarsal is an unwelcome trick. I hope that all you have to do is wear the boot, but I'll offer a little caution (that you've already figured out). I had to wear a walking boot for several months. I was working in a library and walking a lot shelving books. When my time in the boot was done, I had to go to physical therapy for another several months because I had developed tendon issues in the opposite hip from walking lop-sided for so long. You have to do what you have to do, but think about the long term when you can. Take care and eat yogurt for calcium!
ReplyDeleteOh no. I hope the orthopedist has encouraging news.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Sarah, so sorry to hear this. Take good care.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tina!
DeleteI'm sorry about your foot. Your little nephew is so cute! I just love family costumes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam!
DeleteOh bother! I am so sorry, Sarah! I hope it is quickly healed!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you got it checked!! Your nephew is even more adorable than usual in his monkeyrilla suit :)
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that definitely is not a very fun trick. Your nephew is so cute though. I hope all your foot needs is wearing the boot. I once broke that same bone on the side of my foot by rolling my foot off a sandal on a graveled surface. At the time I was told it was a common break. That doesn't make it any more fun though. Take care. You might need a new book or skein of yarn to lift your spirits.
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