gaigai

Amma and L2Q, forget the mani-pedi-hair. All the ER nurse really cares about is whether you have clean undies and socks on. Trust me, I know these things. She says as she mimes holding something with her arm outstretched, and holding her nose with the other hand.

loves2quilt

Ya'll are too funny! I just got home from the er and I didnt just break it, the bone broke and twisted. And I get to call the ortho dr Monday, surgery was mentioned and is a probability. :( They want me to see him no later than Tuesday. yippee I saw the xrays, theres about a 1/4 jagged diagonal split. Im now sporting the latest shoe fashion..haha and it friggin hurts. Dang fan!! I cheated on the nails, just threw another coat on top of the chips..and my socks and undies are always clean, lol. My sons socks on the other hand, you just about need a gas mask when he takes off his shoes, he has the worst smelling feet :shock:

sewaholic

Well no one can say you do things half arsed. :lol: :lol:
I feel your pain. Guess you will have to do some hand sewing with your foot up.

gaigai

OK, Loves, I know that the docs told you to stay off your feet and keep that foot elevated. It should be kept as high as you can, preferably higher than your heart. And keep ice on it for at least 20 minutes 4 or 5 times a day. That will really help the pain too. Good luck sweetie. And chuck that fan and get one with a round base!

loves2quilt

Gaigai, they did tell me stay off it and to use crutches too. And to keep it elevated but they didnt mention how high, is there a reason to keep it up high like you said? They gave me some Lortab and thats helping. I keep a bag of frozen corn that we use as an ice pack, it molds around your foot, ankle whatever as it melts and doesnt hurt like chunks of ice seem to do. Its in the kitchen and the crutches are upstairs (as is the bathroom!) and the kids are in bed so you wanna to grab that for me? LOL :D Sewaholic, you got that right, I once was running UP the stairs, tripped and broke a bone in my other foot. Im talented that way! Ha Ha

beachlady

Wow, thinking a broken little toe to surgery! That fan must really hate you to do all that damage. And you better listen to Gai, cuz if you don't, she will come over. Feel better and heal quickly!

Mousie

oh, that's a good one, amma! - tip, about the ball peen hammer. Works great on husband's too! :twisted:
yeah, I agree a girl does have to be on her toes...OUCH! sowwy, livesto quilt, I meant...look her best. That's why my spoon* goes everywhere with me. Doubles great as a mirror
You can't see it, in avatar, it's in my magical sewing kit, in my pocket...pockets make big things smaller, so you can get more in there...just look at my needle! :wink:

gaigai

Loves, the reason to elevate your foot higher than your heart, is that as long as it is below that level gravity keeps the blood there, which increases the swelling which increases the pain. So, the best bet is couch or recliner with a couple of cushions under your lower leg to keep it as high as possible. Of course I know that you have to take potty breaks, etc. But your family should be waiting on you, not vice-versa. They can cook for themselves and do their own darned laundry. Ignore the dust bunnies, they are indestructible anyhow! LOL

Sure, I'll get the crutches, just hold on! LOL

Mousie

...broken little toes combined? Does that mean he broke both little toes at the same time? :shock:
...LOL, Ducky, well I guess you do talk about a klutz...hee hee hee!
My hubby wears shoes 24/7, but he has a problem with laundry baskets and such, whacking his shins...no skin on them...he has very thin legs, with a very round body, on both sides :wink:
I call him my tater man with chicken legs :mrgreen:

Mousie

yes, she IS...
but I didn't want to go there...(let her do it! ROFLMBO!) :mrgreen: