Day 2 of this nightmare. And I am going CRAZY. Yesterday after the doctor I had to go to class, I knew I couldn't miss, and let's just say the UW campus is rather big. Even with new access to the disability parking lot, walking from my car to my class seemed like a marathon, when it couldn't have been more than a quarter mile. Then today I decided to go into work, ended up staying about 5 hours until sitting was bothering my ankle. I just cannot handle these crutches. I HATE CRUTCHES. They are such hard work, so at least I guess I still feel like I'm working out! My arms are going to be much buffer at the end of this.
Things I hate about having a broken ankle:
1) Its a beautiful day and I want to go RUN. Or at least go outside, do some yardwork, enjoy the sun. I can't.
2) I can't do ANYTHING. I dont know what I would do without my husband, he's been so wonderful and has been doing everything. How you would do this alone I have no idea. I need to invent a way to carry things while doing the crutches, this is the worst part.
3) Moving anywhere is HARD. I found that I didn't want to drink anything because going to the bathroom is such a chore! Did I mention we have a "tri-level" style house, so there is no bathroom on the main floor? Luckily its only about 5 stairs down to the bottom level where there is one, but STILL. See #4.
4) Stairs are IMPOSSIBLE! I am just not good at this crutches thing. I have almost fallen a billion times, that will be wonderful, having TWO broken ankles!
5) My body hurts. Oh yeah, my ankle hurts most of the time, its difficult to find a position where it doesn't, especially if I'm "elevating" it like I'm supposed to. But I'm talking about my armpits, my biceps, my triceps, the area under my arm thats all chafed from the crutches, my abs (??), the blisters on my hands from using the crutches, and the new bruises I have from running into walls trying to use the crutches!
6) I'm BORED!!!!!!!!!!! Its really really really boring to sit on the couch all day. Beyond boring. Yesterday I watched 3 different Oprahs while I did my homework. OPRAH. The last time I watched even one episode was..... never?? Blah.
7) I miss eating! Ha. I'm still eating, probably better than ever actually, so everyone is right, that probably is going to be the great thing that comes out of this. But I've definitely had to restrict my calorie intake, as I know how easy it would be to gain a bunch of weight during this time, since I used to make up for running 30+ miles a week!
Okay okay okay, I'm sure everyone knows this already, I'm clearly not the first person to ever break a bone! Just please please please please PLEASE give me a walking cast on Friday!!! | 