So, that wasn't planned...

[bzarcher]

So, I had been having a crappy day, but my health had been improving. I think I got a minor case of food EW from Lowry. I was feeling healthier, my throat was better, and I was getting a handle on all the oh-shits from today.

Then, I had to go over to Kauke. And it was raining cats and dogs. And on my way...I slipped. Down the Kauke side entry steps. Nice, concrete, steps.

My first reaction was 'FUCK!' The second was 'Oh, shit.' Couldn't put weight on one leg. Pulled myself up onto the other leg by a wall. Hopped in. Got to an office. EMS was called, work was called, etx. John came over from the office and went to the hospital with me. My grandparents came down as well. X-rays were taken, and workmans comp filed.

The result, fortunately, is not that my leg is broken. However, I managed to sprain both sides of my ankle, and I may have pulled or torn a ligament. (However, the indicators of ligature damage could also be from when I tore my leg apart back in Middle School, too. They don't know, yet.)

I'm going to see an orthopedist later in the week, my leg's in an aircast, and my grandparents are at drug mart getting me happy pills and dinner. I also have a nice set of crutches, and a pillow under my foot.

I'll be okay, I'm just not going there terribly quick. :D

(And yes, I will be staying off the leg for at least 24 hours. No work tomorrow, and my boss kinda indicated that if I came in Thursday, she might just kill me.)

Comments

[austenbronte.livejournal.com]

I am sorry you hurt yourself but I'm happy that you have a boss who is looking out for you:) Take care of yourself!

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :D I'm gonna work on things. I suppose this means I'll be doing my weights rather than walking for a bit for exercise, though today, I'm taking the night off of my schedule.

[ardaniel]

Ow! Take it easy, and see if you can't get a student assistant to shadow you around on your work duties if you need something lifted or moved back to the office.

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

I've already been told that when I get back, my boss wants me to sit at my desk, do everything possible on the phone, and when someone has to go out, pass it to one of my officemates, and they'll take care of it.

[sehkmet.livejournal.com]

Holy shit!

I'm glad you're all right - comparatively speaking, of course. Just rest lots, don't overdo it, and use those crutches. I've sprained my own ankle before too, and I stupidly stopped using the crutches telling myself I was partaking in DIY therapy by walking on it (wrapped in a tensor band) and 'strengthening' it.

Needless to say, that ankle is FUBAR'd. :)

I'm glad people are there to look after you, and you make sure to look after yourself, too. Dammit. :D

--S.

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Me, too. I'm gonna get myself taken care of as well as I can, and do what the doctors tell me.

I'll behave! I promise!

[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

Aieyaie!

Recover!

*comfort vibes*

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

I certainly hope to. :D

Thank you!

[avylin.livejournal.com]

Damn.

Could have been a lot worse (body approaching concrete at unsafe speeds and unprepared disposition = potential for bad things), but still, damn.

Swift and speedy recovery. *tea*

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Yeah. :D It was a pretty lucky thing, all in all. If I had to get hurt, this is probably the best injury to hope for.

Thank you. :D I certainly hope it shall be.

*Mmmmmtea*

[nachitor.livejournal.com]

Hope your leg recovers swiftly, my good man. Next time don't fall down stairs; spraining one ankle is unfortunate. Spraining both would just look like carelessness. ;)

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

*grins* Wouldn't want to appear careless. We'll see how it goes. I will try to be careful.

[mangokat.livejournal.com]

Hugs! And left over easter candy! And good weather on Friday (since i can control the weather and all....)!

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Wow! Thassalot.

Thank you. *hugs*

Good weather always rocks.

[loopychew.livejournal.com]

Get better soon! *cuppatea*

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :D That's the plan! *sip*

*Smiles and snugs*

[skarlette.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetie!! I have sprained my ankle before anf it is a stone bitch! Also if you do not behave and ignore the good Dr.'s advice to rest, not lift heavy stuff and ssorted other foolish things that you might try on the account you are a lousy patient...I will find out, my spies are everywhere and I will have no choice but to scold you for it. Are we understanding eachother sweetie? ;D Good. *Hands you tea and blankies.* Get better soon darling. *kiss*

*kisses and curls up with you*

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

I understand, sweetie.

I promise that I'll behave.

*Takes tea and blankets*

I'll get better soon as I can...but I'd really, really enjoy having you out to be a nurse.

Re: *kisses and curls up with you*

[nachitor.livejournal.com]

The nurse outfit is not optional.

...

Well, someone had to say it.

Re: *kisses and curls up with you*

[bzarcher.livejournal.com]

Oh, she can wear whatever...or less than whatever...that she likes...

[ptika.livejournal.com]

Owie. Get well soon. But take your time. :)

[remliel.livejournal.com]

Well, crapx0r. Add my vote to the "get well soon and don't you dare do something you're not supposed to do" club.

:D