I'm alive!!!! Lol And an anolomly, no one understands how I broke my femur.... No bone density, vit d or preexisting issues so I really did just land on the worst part of my leg, twisted in the worst way, etc.
I have a rod inside my femur from the top to the bottom.
On Sunday, I could barely move until Sunday night, I broke out of a haze and boogied around the hospital with a walker.
On Monday, I got dressed (somehow my crazy swollen leg fits in Lulu's studio pant) & got discharged.
Today, I am now on crutches, putting 50% of weight on my leg, and in PT.
it's crazy how fast the body heals, I have a 6 week recovery time (expected). But don't get me wrong- it hurts like a mofo, I basically have to learn how to walk again, and I STILL have not taken a shower BC I am waiting for a my shower chair to come...... Def not a situation I would ever wish on anyone!! But, I am light years from where I was a few days ago, which feels miraculous. Plus, I am keeping my job, which has been so supportive, so I just feel so so so lucky.
Thanks for letting me share. Run for me, people!!! Feel the sun for me!!
(On a happy note, I guess, is that I am cleared to swim. I am ALWAYS cleared to swim, go figure!! But as of now, this swollen leg is not going near a swim suit)
This is still so crazy, but I am happy to hear that things are going as well as can possibly be expected. I hope things continue to improve. You poor thing!
Maybe an odd question, but how is your son? You said he was doing something that tripped you up, right? I know how sensitive I was at that age, I hope he's not upset about hurting mommy.
Glad things are on the up! And is a good thing all the lab work came back ok. It sucks but at least it was completely random and not due to something more serious.
Glad you are feeling better. Enjoy your time in the pool I hope you continue your fast progress. I 'm sure all your strength and fitness will help with that.
This is still so crazy, but I am happy to hear that things are going as well as can possibly be expected. I hope things continue to improve. You poor thing!
Maybe an odd question, but how is your son? You said he was doing something that tripped you up, right? I know how sensitive I was at that age, I hope he's not upset about hurting mommy.
That is not an odd question (sorry I skipped over it, not that thorough on my phone).... I've tried to not say I tripped over him when I speak, I try to say I just tripped. I think he kinda knows, and I do think he felt badly, but he has moved on. This has been hard for both of them, but luckily they were promptly removed from the scene and my mom is a secondary mother so staying with her is normal. We are all home now, and while an adjustment, the kids are maybe doing the best with it.
It's brought on a lot of conversations about luck, misfortune, strength, gratitude, yadda yadda yadda:-*
Thanks for the update. I have been thinking about you. I hope you make a full recovery very soon. I know it must be killing you not to be out there running.
Thanks for the update. I have been thinking about you. I hope you make a full recovery very soon. I know it must be killing you not to be out there running.
oddly, it is really not. it is crazy how easily your perspective/priorities automatically change.
i was feeling at the very end of my racing career anyway, it just wasn't giving me that satisfaction anymore (so i got a new job instead, and luckily they seem to like me enough to keep me despite this!) I do though really really really want to just get up and walk outside again. Like, without crutches or a cane or having to THINK about it.
So brit and anyone wondering - THAT SHOWER WAS THE BEST SHOWER OF MY LIFE!! The shower chair is here to stay...forever.
Also, you know compression socks? That is sooooooo not compression. Hospital-grade thigh-high stockings? THAT is compression. Knowing that, I will never buy compression socks again.