46 days to the wedding and im in a cast and crutches

Original post by Espo22

Mar 31, 2008 07:46 PM

I swear there has been a black cloud over me

today i was running to catch a train and this kid cut me off and i mid-run i tried not to bump into the kid and my whole foot went under me and i couldnt even walk, i sat on right where i was for 15-20 mins before i could even motivate and basically limped. BUt it started swelling up badly and my foot became so numb and i was in so much pain even just sitting and doing nothing. Fh took me to the doc and i sprained it so bad that i tore a muscle throughout my whole foot. I cant even move my foot, i can barely wiggle my toes, and cant walk without the crutches. I just used them now and its so hard to adjust to.

But this F*IN *****, the doc said it will take 6-8 weeks to fully heal but should be ok by the wedding. What F*IN luck is this and i have so much to do and i was ordered to stay in bed

ok now i have to run, it took me forever to go to the bathroom and i had to check email quick, so maybe ill be back on later tonight since i have nothing else to do

cherish83 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:40 PM

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OMG Denise!!! I'm soo sorry!!! Thank god it happened now and not in two or three weeks!!! Stay off of it and get your rest!

TrueLoveIn2008 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:40 PM

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that s u c k s. so sorry!!!! is there anything you can do to make it heal faster?

kristin597 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:40 PM

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Denise, I am so sorry! Just take it easy and relax, you'll be back on your feet in no time.

Lucky0510 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:44 PM

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oh no! i hope you feel better soon! make sure you really stay off it so it will heal quickly!

FutureMrsCarrieri Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:44 PM

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I had a fourth degree ankle sprain like 3 years ago ( a flip flop went awry) and the pain was no joke. Get yourself to a physical therapist -- mine really helped.

Use the brace and crutches as long as they tell you to -- I tried to play wonder woman and I was getting shooting pains up my leg.

I think you have enough time to heal and dance at your wedding -- just baby it and think about physical therapy.

Good Luck!!!!

the future mrs m Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:44 PM

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oh my gosh--im soooooo sorry.
xoxooxoxooxooxox

Sharron70 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:45 PM

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Awwww geeeez! I'm so sorry!

cbcf Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:46 PM

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denise i am so sorry that *****

i cant believe you sprained it and so close to the wedding- i hope it heals in time for you!!! but i hope you are feeling okay and are able to get up and around a little bit-- i know it can be annoying not being able to walk tohte bathroom lol when i sprained my ankle i was the same way!!

but good luck and feel better

FutureMrsCarrieri Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:48 PM

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I forgot to mention that me ER docotor told me the same thing about how sprains can be worse than breaks. She actually said it would have been better if i had broken it

DCLM726 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:50 PM

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Feel Better- I am so sorry that this happened to you

yelley77 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:51 PM

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oh man, Denise... I am so sorry...

hopefully you will be better by the wedding. stay off of it now so that it heals quickly!

sparklycat Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:56 PM

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I'm so sorry about your ankle and that people didn't help you when it happened! At least there were some good people out there who offered help later.

Definitely positive thinking and RICE-rest, ice, compression, elevation. The more you take care of it now, the sooner you'll be better. As it gets better, if it's still sore and tight, you might want to consider acupuncture-- it helped me alot to heal.
Also, delegate to family, fiance and bridesmaids as much as you can now to keep wedding stuff on track Take care

MsPotterhead Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:56 PM

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I'm so sorry this happened to you! I know exactly how you feel -- I broke my ankle, well smashed it actually two years ago. I got out of my car, slipped on a piece of ice and landed in the most bizarre way -- I broke both sides of my ankle and had to have surgery. I have metal plates and screws in my ankle permanently. So---- it could be worse.
The good news: You get used to the crutches. Be happy its spring -- I was afraid to go out because I was afraid I'd slip again. You should definitely go to your fitting, but just don't put weight at all on your foot. I think it will do you a world of good to get out in a safe way. You will be off your crutches in time for the wedding, and everything will be fine. Definitely go to a good physical therapist once your cast is off. I can recommend a great one in Park Slope.
And, take your vicadin if you were prescribed it -- that certainly helps

Mici n KC Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:59 PM

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Oh no!!!!!!!!! I'll pray for quick healing!!!!!!! Can you still go to your fitting tomorrow?

jcslady Posted: Mar 31, 2008 09:59 PM

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OMG!! I am sooo sorry! I will pray that you are ok on your day

Annoulak Posted: Mar 31, 2008 10:00 PM

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sorry to hear about the sprain! i hope you feel better soon and heal quickly.

Danielle623 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 10:02 PM

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Good luck to you. Just rest as much as you can until you absolutely have to get up an do things. Otherwise, put people to work! Keep your head up. Things will work out.

DavaDay Posted: Mar 31, 2008 10:03 PM

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I sprained my ankle a few years ago, so I know your pain...

Stay off of it and let it heal. Don't try to be brave and walk on it - do the RICE thing (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), and let it be.

For the record, I was able to walk pretty normally about 3 weeks after I sprained it - hope the same happens with you. Feel better sweetie!

Gigi08 Posted: Mar 31, 2008 10:12 PM

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I just posted 'my very first post'. OMG, I'm so sorry to hear that...that's horrible! I did that years ago, although not quite as bad, and made the mistake of continuing to walk on it. I never went for x-rays so I don't know what damage I really did, but definitely rest it as much as you possibly can. I'm not surprised the way people are so obnoxious...sorry no one helped you. Feel better!