Landed on my ankle wrong yesterday in the last few minutes of class last night. After spending several minutes on the floor, I felt a bit better. Walked a few miles after class with my friends --- PROBABLY NOT THE SMARTEST THING TO DO. After that, my ankle started to hurt especially. Got home and notice my ankle was swollen. So, I iced it, elevated it, and took a couple of ibuprofen.
This morning...it looked better but still hurt. So, I went ahead to work...I knew I could keep it elevated and iced. But, it started to swell again. And, my co-worker stopped by...I told him I hoped it would go down by Sunday so I could hit the Trolley Run and the Zumba Party with Gina and Tonya (Zumba Super Stars) on Sunday. I would have to miss the corporate challenge mile walk tonight.
By the end of the conversation, I realized I better go to the doctor and make sure everything is copacetic. Thankfully, they were able to squeeze me in today. He poked and prodded. He believes I just have a sprain. He told me to ice, elevate, rest, and ibuprofen for a week. No teaching Zumba classes for a week. He said we could do a x-ray now or we could wait for a few days if no improvement. But, he didn't think there was anything indicated a break or fracture.
He went ahead and prescribed me a brace for Sunday's Zumba party...I spent a small fortune on the ticket and it would be a great opportunity to learn from some of the greatest Zumba instructors around. Sigh...I'm not sure if I should go....
I'm so thankful it's not too serious. I've never sprained anything before. But, started to freak out a bit when I thought about if it was something worse. 6 months of physical therapy, 3 months of acupuncture, 1 month of chiropractory, countless months of prayer and advil and icing, almost a year (not continuously) of flats (I love my heels - been wearing them since junior high), mri's/xrays/scans - for my knee. And of course, a few months of physical therapy for my shoulder. WHAT IF THIS MORE SERIOUS - I couldn't help but worry. But, then, I went to get fitted for my brace in a custom orthopedic and prosthetic shop. Looked around the room and there were alot of other folks in worse shape...
Hoping for a speedy recovery....Honestly, I'm a bit frustrated, I had hoped to hit (I've been dancing around 138 - plus or minus a pound for weeks) 136 or lower by May 9th..I will be headed back home to OKC for business travel and a day and half for pleasure. I want to look my best but also wanted to enjoy myself....Plus, about 2 weeks after that trip, I have another work event...I will see all my clients I work with remotely daily and all my counterparts...spread across the country.
Well...somehow, this became a lengthy blog then expected :)
2 comments:
Wishing you a fast recovery! I've sprained both ankles... and both knees before. Ended up getting surgery on the left knew last December. Rest, stretching, and elevation are the biggest things to do to get back on your feet. Take you time and you'll be fine.
Thanks for the well wishes!
It's hard being so still..I guess I will take this week off. I am on a business trip most of next so maybe I should relax next week too...
WOW...about your knees and ankles. OUCH! I am hoping you are feeling 100% better now...
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