Week 2--Emotional Week! :-(

I sprained my ankle about three weeks ago playing softball.  I spent the first evening in the ER and the next several days on the couch with a lot of ice application and elevation.  The following week I used crutches to maneuver around school and anywhere else I had to go (for the record, I hate crutches).  I eventually graduated to a walking boot and was able to leave the crutches behind.  For my three week recheck, I decided to see a sports injury specialist instead of my general orthopedic doctor.  Well, that's where the drama begins...

While discussing the ankle sprain with the specialist, he began manipulating my ankle and leg to see for himself how well I had been healing.  He noticed some movement and pain just below my knee and decided to send me downstairs for an x-ray of my knee.  Upon returning upstairs and viewing the x-rays it is noted that I have a fracture at the head of my fibula, just below my knee.  The doctor explains that it is a "good" fracture, because the "bad" one would require surgery.  This fracture only requires a full leg cast.  I'm not sure that this would constitute "good" in my book, but I don't seem to have a choice and it definitely is better than the alternative (surgery).  I immediately began using my crutches again and I return on Monday afternoon for a full leg (above the knee) cast.  The cast will remain on for a minimum of four weeks, depending upon how well/quickly I heal.

I know I have been missing in action for the last several days, so I thought I'd give you a quick look at why.  Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and I'll keep you all posted.  :-) 


Thanks My Full Sail Family!!