Saturday, February 19, 2011
OH SAY CAN YOU SEE
What a surprise, I thought I wasn't reading as much because holding the book, magazine, e-book etc was hard to do. Instead it was because my right eye had really changed and I needed new glasses. Amazing what a difference new glasses make!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
IT GOES ON
Friday was the day for Dave to see the ortho doc. He was ready to go anywhere after spending the week on the couch. The instructions had been RICE: rest, ice, compresion, elevation. Each day the swelling went down a bit, so that made RICE tolerable. His biggest complaint was using crutches. Being an independent person too, he tried to take care of himself and me. At one point Sherry said "Quincy you have the most stubborn parents."
Good news, Dave was approved to use a cane instead of crutches. Since the fibula is a non-weight bearing bone it is not usually put in a cast. With the swelling down, they could feel for any muscle or ligament problems. Finding no problems and with the ankle x-rays clear it is just a matter of letting the bone heal. Pain is supposed to be the guideline.
It is still difficult for him to do some things so we are happy to have help, particularly dressing me and fixing meals.
Good news, Dave was approved to use a cane instead of crutches. Since the fibula is a non-weight bearing bone it is not usually put in a cast. With the swelling down, they could feel for any muscle or ligament problems. Finding no problems and with the ankle x-rays clear it is just a matter of letting the bone heal. Pain is supposed to be the guideline.
It is still difficult for him to do some things so we are happy to have help, particularly dressing me and fixing meals.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
WE'RE STILL HERE
It's been a while since I have written. We had a great time with TCWSM for Dave's birthday. Those kids are developing a great sense of humor, like both their grandfathers. After dinner at a Japanese restaurant we went back to the house for dessert.Todd turned the heat up just a bit. A little later Cindy remarked that it seemed hot. Dave said he thought it was just right. Walker giggled and said 'Thats because you're old" and giggled again. So much fun when they know how to tease!
Now they are going to have more to tease Dave about, because he broke his leg. I can hear you now, what,when,how etc. He was at his Dad's, and was making a swivel platform for the reclining chair. As he was moving the folding work bench, he stepped on a piece of plywood that slid out from under him. Now if he had been able to do the splits he would have been fine. Since he is not that flexible he ended with his right leg twisted behind him. This caused the small bone in the lower leg to crack.
So after finishing the platform he went inside and put ice on it. Going to the emergency room was out of the question since it was a special night at the retirement community and prime rib was on the menu. He did take some ibuprofen and iced his now swollen leg again. The next morning when his leg still hurt and was still swollen he did call the airline and request a wheel chair at both ends of the flight. He also called for an appointment with our primary care doctor on Friday.
Todd made arrangements for someone to watch the boys after school in case things took too long. Good thing he did as the doctor's office was swamped, the x-ray department had a big emergency and then they needed to go back to the doctors office. After getting the news that the fibula was broken they also found that the orthopedic doc wanted more x-rays of his ankle. Since nothing would be done until Monday anyway they decided to come home . Fortunately Kari had planned to be here for the weekend so she was here with me.
Saturday morning Kari took us in for the x-rays (no waiting) and we picked up a few things we needed. She came to help Dave reorganize the pantry so he would not have to keep running down stairs when he wanted something. The kitchen had been set up with more baking pans and stuff for me. He does not do a lot of baking so by moving those things he had more room for food in the pantry, It was the perfect time to do the reorganization since stairs are hard on crutches. Kari had more work, but we were sure glad she was here. We really needed her.
Now they are going to have more to tease Dave about, because he broke his leg. I can hear you now, what,when,how etc. He was at his Dad's, and was making a swivel platform for the reclining chair. As he was moving the folding work bench, he stepped on a piece of plywood that slid out from under him. Now if he had been able to do the splits he would have been fine. Since he is not that flexible he ended with his right leg twisted behind him. This caused the small bone in the lower leg to crack.
So after finishing the platform he went inside and put ice on it. Going to the emergency room was out of the question since it was a special night at the retirement community and prime rib was on the menu. He did take some ibuprofen and iced his now swollen leg again. The next morning when his leg still hurt and was still swollen he did call the airline and request a wheel chair at both ends of the flight. He also called for an appointment with our primary care doctor on Friday.
Todd made arrangements for someone to watch the boys after school in case things took too long. Good thing he did as the doctor's office was swamped, the x-ray department had a big emergency and then they needed to go back to the doctors office. After getting the news that the fibula was broken they also found that the orthopedic doc wanted more x-rays of his ankle. Since nothing would be done until Monday anyway they decided to come home . Fortunately Kari had planned to be here for the weekend so she was here with me.
Saturday morning Kari took us in for the x-rays (no waiting) and we picked up a few things we needed. She came to help Dave reorganize the pantry so he would not have to keep running down stairs when he wanted something. The kitchen had been set up with more baking pans and stuff for me. He does not do a lot of baking so by moving those things he had more room for food in the pantry, It was the perfect time to do the reorganization since stairs are hard on crutches. Kari had more work, but we were sure glad she was here. We really needed her.
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