a protest

So I think I'm boycotting this whole walking thing. Besides walking is totally overrated, wouldn't you say? I've had loads of pain since I began walking a few days ago. I have a wonderful Dr who helped me feel confident that nothing is wrong. In his words, "things are just ready to get a move on" well not his exact words but something like that. My pain is easily an 8.5 and I even took pain meds per my doc. That barely takes the edge off. So I wait, not very patiently I might add to see him Monday. Let's hope it's nothing serious. I haven't jumped to conclusions yet, but one can only wonder.

I miss my cast, I never thought I'd find myself saying that. Makes me recall when Anne Shirley attempts to do away with her red hair..."I thought nothing could be as bad as red hair. Green is ten times worse."

I thought nothing could be as bad as that wretched cast, boy was I wrong the boot will be the death of me!

Pretty in pink!

So I did NOT want to get up today! It has been such a long week and I did so much yesterday that I just wanted to stay in bed. However if there was one thing I'd be willing to get up for it would be for a new cast! So off to the doctors - and the whole way there I was explaining to my mum that I was so excited and I was getting scared to have that stinky walking boot and pretty much wanting her to agree with me that I know what's best...umm truth be told - I don't!
                  {Not the point though.}

So I arrive to the docs and we're chattin it up and discussing what's next in the process and than he drops the news that I didn't want to hear...dun dun dun. "Ready for the boot?" UMM NO! I wanted to escape and threw a bit of a tantrum. Well it was worth it because after discussing the pros and cons of going into the boot he finally said, "Okay, what color do you want?" I was elated!  So now I have a pretty pink cast! So much better than a dumb boot that's meant for walking that I wouldn't even be allowed to walk in. So of course the right decision was made. And now I want to eat a donut! If only I had one...oh brother!

{In the mean time...I'll go party with the Barbies! Which by the way have pink casts as well!}

anyone for an update?

I have a new cast on...and I'm now afraid to shower...this could present a problem.

But on a non hygiene related note it's Valentines day and someone loves me...and I love that they know me so well!

I'd rather have soggy cereal

So I was hoping for a nice night of rest, planning on it and looking forward to it. I was ready to get settled and chose a shower over bed so as to have more energy come Saturday. Perhaps not the best idea seeing as I now have a soggy cast :( how in the world?! Seriously, no idea. Well obviously I do, it got wet-plain and simple. But now my cast is wet and my foot is cold and I'm worried about my incisions. Cross your fingers...hopefully there is a quick and painless way around this. Until than, like I said fingers crossed! 

It's been one of those days

What the heck it's been one of those months. I'm at my two week post surgery state of mind. I'm beginning to get irritable, lonely, hungry, and bored!

The highlight of my week - going to the Dr and getting my stitches out and a hard cast on. I was really looking forward to this for several reasons. One being I feel more safe in the hard cast, because I know that no matter what - if I don't do anything stupid ie kicking/pulling said cast off I am insured safety from harms way. Also the stitches were tight and pulling so to have them removed I figured would help bring me back into a zen state of mind.

Yeah, didn't exactly go that way. You see my Dr knows me, he has learned my ways. Therefore my cast is different than those in the past. Not going to go into detail but really he wanted to make it 'stephanie-proof' I kid you not I really thought he had succeeded. But I have a feeling give me a few more days with this nuisance and I'll have it cracked. So my skin is so dry and this cast is itchy and uncomfortable! I have been tossing and turning in bed for several hours now. But ah ha! What the tuna! I found the solution - and now I'm curious to know why I didn't ask Santa for this lil' gem this last Christmas. Either way my chopstick will have to suffice for now. I'm looking forward to the day it comes off...only to be replaced by yet another one. Oh lovely.

Upgrade anyone?

Ha ha so did I mention I got my cast off? I've graduated and upgraded to

--drumroll please--

a walking boot!

So of course I was more than happy to rid of the hard cast, I mean who wouldn't be? But upon leaving the docs office I noticed immediately that I hated the upgrade! Como que upgrade?? I think not. I feel like I'm now less accountable than previously. Didn't think it was possible. However I decided I could totally do this. I can't spend the rest of my life crawling around in a cast. I have to learn to walk again eventually. Well that day has come sooner than hoped however it ain't no thang. I can do this, I had a walking boot this time last year from this accident.

Although heavier, it's only because I'm on my crutches. Which by the way I love my crutches, they come in handy more times than not. SO anyways back to the funny awkward part of my day. Mum and I made a stop at WholeFoods and while I was at the entrance mindin my bizness a mom and son walk in. This boy so not more than about age 4 was clinging to his mom. His eyes were locked on my new upgrade. I heard some whimpering and then the mother replied "She doesn't have a robotic foot honey, it's just a cast." She apologized and went about her shopping.

So there you have it - I have the ability to scare small children. Great! Just what I want to put on my resume. To bad it contradicts my emphasis of my degree.

...suggestion box...

Umm any suggestions on what to do if you have a cast on one foot and am cursing because I swear I just sprained the other one. Needless to say I'm going to be in bed for a loooong time this weekend.

some joy in my day

So I have a new cast. It's the one color I told myself I wouldn't get...dun duh duh PINK! I love pink but as a new extra appendage?? I don't think so. But I did think so obviously and now here I am with a pink cast. It was so funny getting it cut of, and not fun. Halfway through the process I just pulled it off because it's been so lose.

But I found this cute picture of someone who makes me smile without fail. She is the darnedest thing and so adorable. Plus has the most amazing parents and siblings that I love just as much. Her name is Bai and I could spend all day every day with her and never get sick of her!