Follow up Doctor Appointment

5 weeks post accident, 2 1/2 weeks post surgery.

Nicholas and I reported to the fracture clinic at the appointed time of 1:20 p.m. We finally were called in after 3:00 !!!
They removed my slab cast as I suspected. I was really afraid to look at my foot! I couldn't get over how tiny my leg was. All of the calf muscle is gone. My foot was UGLY! I did a bunch of quick glances until I could really look at it. The incision is about 4" long down the centre of the top of my foot. It held 10 stitches that were removed. Along the inside of my foot are three pins and two more on the outside of my foot. That was really gross to look at. They did an xray. Dr. Petrisor is happy with the results. I told him that my middle little piggie wasn't moving like the others. He's not too concerned, he gave them a wiggle and they don't hurt. He gave his nod of approval overall and they proceeded to put a full cast back on me. This sucker is a little bit heavier and a little bit less forgiving to swelling. I will have to be extra careful of that. We got home just before 5:00!!!
Things are in place and I finally am going to work tomorrow. This will be the first time (except the 1/2 day between Buenes Aires and the accident) since October 5th!!!!!! The wheel chair has been delivered to work, I have an account with a Taxi company and it's full steam ahead.

Wish me luck! If I were a bettin' woman (ya! that's funny) I am not going to be so happy heading to work by Thursday, Oh well.

One Month Anniversary!!!

Well it's been one month since the accident. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago today.

I have seen enough "who's your baby's daddy" shows, I've bashed in enough walls, doors and cupboards with my wheel chair, I have cried more than ever because I miss David so freekin' much and I have struggled up and down stairs enough to last a million damn life times but do you know what?

American's celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday. I listened to people listing the multitude of things they were thankful for this year. I started to say I was thankful for NOTHING this year until I thought a little harder.

My memories
My Nick
My Matt
My Mom
My Cindy
My Shelley & John
All of my nieces and nephews
All of my Aunts, Uncles and cousins
My friends
My work
My neighbors
My strength
My stubbornness
My undying, rediculous beyond words, positive attitude!

I truly am blessed. With one month behind me and a little bit more to go I will come out of this and hopefully, hopefully be on a path of eternal bliss.
Ya think?
xoxoxoxoxoxox

Left to go stir crazy!!!!

Our wonderful health care system has put my surgery off till Friday the 9th! That will be 17 days since the accident! I am going nuts sitting around with nothing to do! It is really amazing how we take things in our life for granted. Just walking out the door is impossible. Just getting up to get something to eat is exhausting. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR