Friday 19 October 2012

Broken Ankle



I broke my ankle on the 11th of September, and I am now hopefully almost half way through the healing process.  I don’t have an exciting story as to how I did it.  I fell down the bottom stair, and my foot got caught between the stairs.  Of course I did a good job - I broke both bones, one of them twice, and dislocated it. 

Luckily it was early in the morning, so when my husband took me to emergency it was quiet, so I got treated straight away.  I have never been in so much pain in my life.

I ended up spending eight nights in hospital waiting for the swelling to go down so they could operate to put in a pin.

This is a picture of the third cast I have been in.  And if you think this looks big, it is the smallest and lightest so far.  My mother-in-law knitted me the little foot hat to keep my toes warm.  In two weeks this cast comes off and then I am in a boot for six weeks.

Last week, I started quilting again with my machine lowered, so I can sit while I work.  I am slow, but it is great to feel productive again. 

I have never had an accident like this before, and it has made me realise how lucky I am.  I could have hurt myself so much more seriously.  I live in a country where I have access to excellent health care.  My family have been so supportive – cooking, cleaning, driving me around.  My customers have been so understanding.  I will definitely not take my health for granted in future, and be a lot more careful.

23 comments:

  1. glad you are on the mend, have been wondering where you were. Must feel so good to be quilting again.

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  2. Desley, welcome back I've really missed your beautiful quilts!

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  3. Oh you must be like me....my middle name isn't "grace" for a reason! I am so fearful of falling and hurting myself now thay I am older that I started doing exercises to build my core strength. Who knows if that will work though! I really feel for you and am gald you can finally do some sewing again. I hope you are back to full speed soon!

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  4. Holy smoke!!! You are so lucky. Thank goodness you are on the mend.Take care & happy quilting!

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  5. Desley -- oh my! So glad that you are "ok" and getting healed. I met with my Chiropractor today and we were talking about falling down steps (as I did about two weeks ago). I had those Slipper Socks on and they are very silky -- she told me to throw them in the garbage.. (maybe save them for some applique ??)

    Sending healing thoughts and hugs your way!
    Karen

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  6. I still get the chills thinking about your fall! So glad your doing better and quilting again.

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  7. I too wondered where you were. I'm so sorry to hear of your accident. It's amazing when one has an accident like you've had, how we really appreciate being well. The pain must have been unbearable. Nice to hear you are well enough to be quilting and on-line again. Take care!

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  8. Desley, glad to hear you are now on the mend. With that view just beyond your toes in the photo, it looks like you have lots to inspire you and help the healing process happen quicker!!

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  9. Desley, I figured you were "away" attending to all of your renovation issues. I'm glad to hear your on the mend, and my gosh, you were so lucky that your hubby was home when you had the accident. Stay sane.

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  10. Oh my, Desley!!!!!! It is good to hear that you are on the mend!!!! Well, sit back and relax...and eat lots of chocolate!! :-) Sending you big hugs!!

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  11. Have missed you---although probably not as much as you've missed your mobility. (Please make sure you get plenty of Vitamins D & K to help you mend your bones.) Glad you can get back to your quilting even if you have to sit to do it.

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  12. I am sorry to read about your accident. I am glad things are healing and the quilting is happening again. Quilting always makes me happy too. Don't overdo things trying to hurry things along. :-)

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  13. I want to say get well soon but broken bones will not be rushed and mend in their own time. I am glad it is all healing nicely and that you have managed a way to carry on with your quilting. Cannot keep a good quilter down for long.

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  14. You poor thing, hope you get better really soon!

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  15. I've missed your posts - so sorry to hear the reason was your injury! Take care of yourself.

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  16. Something like this really does put things into perspective, I broke my baby toe end of June and was thinking about wearing shoes early Aug, then broke the baby toe on the other foot. It impacted my machine quilting all summer and thank goodness it was sandal weather. You take care!

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  17. Well heck, I wondered what you were up to....my Mother did this and had to spend time in hospital waiting for the swelling to go down before surgery too, She's fine now and you will be too....Get well soon!

    Kay in Scotland

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  18. Hi there - Its good to hear from you - though didnt think I would read you had had an accident...Hoping you have a full recovery with not too much inconvenience. Great to have your family round you at a time like this. So good to hear you can do some sewing too. Take it easy and recover soon

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  19. Oh my I was wondering where all the beautiful quilt pictures were that you always post. I'm sorry you had an accident. That stinks! Hope you're healed up soon :)

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  20. OUCCCCHHHH!! I know how that feels, dropped a part of my longarm frame on my foot and broke several bones. Take your time and let it heal, enjoy the pampering....lol Missed seeing your quilts also. Take care!

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  21. Desley, sorry to hear of your accident. I am glad you're on the mend!

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