From my Sunday entry: "Bused home and something else happened that occupied the rest of my day until 6:30--will fill in later." As promised, here's the fill-in:
I boarded the bus at the mall and fell. I won't go into detail, but I hurt my left foot. Managed to limp home from the bus stop, but noticed the foot was swollen and sore. Thought I'd wait and see, but finally decided it was better not. Rang Suzanne's bell and she took me to the emergency room at Community Memorial. They x-rayed and luckily, no bones are broken; nurse wrapped it and they gave me a "flat shoe." Home at 7:00, thanks to Suzanne, who's such a doll, she brought me a chicken sandwich from Subway for dinner.
I debated whether to keep my hair appointment, but decided it was essential, so took my cane and limped over there. I think Maria did a good job this time:
My friend, Lorraine, called to say she hadn't seen me lately--I often pass her in the middle when I walk over to Von's, but haven't lately. We had a good talk and will meet up one of these days.
4 comments:
Rosemary…sorry to read about your foot. Looks painful. Did the ER tell you to Ace, Ice and Elevate it? They should have applied the Ace so only the toes are exposed. Gotta push all that fluid back to where it belongs.
I was told about elevate and ice. As for the Ace, the injury is on the left side, so maybe that's why they didn't wrap it higher. Anyway, it's much better now, although still slightly puffy. I haven't even had to take anything for pain--it's just a little sore still.
I didnt’t mean for it to be higher but further down your foot to prevent the edema. Glad it’s getting better.
In other words…begin to wrap just above the toes and work upward. However, by the time you read this you may no longer need the ace.
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