Cranky Toe (LJ Idol Friends and Rivals Week 0)

[eeyore_grrl]

I opted for a broken toe. Like, I actually CHOSE for this to be done. The story is simple and medical - I had a bunion. I’d always heard about bunions and how they hurt, but I had never really thought about them. Apparently, I also never really knew what they were or how they were dealt with.

My big toe was crooked and pushing into its neighbor. This push caused its root to push out and that caused a bump and nerve pain and swelling. While walking I would suddenly have quick, intense pain that would often cause me to yelp and stop moving.

I found a podiatrist. The fix was not particularly easy: he could break my toe. Yup, elective surgery that involved my doctor shaving off part of my bone, breaking my toe, and putting titanium in there to hold it back together and in the correct angle while it fuses.

It’s been just shy of two weeks. I can put weight on my foot again, gently and slowly, preferably with a cane to steady and help. I’ve barely left the house since the surgery. I love my house, but am going a bit stir-crazy. What is wonderful is that I have friends who are utterly awesome! My husband has been walking the kidlet to school each morning. He took over almost all of my household tasks and chores while I have been healing. A couple of friends have been picking up our son from school and bringing him home or to swim class. Another has brought me lunch with leftovers while my husband works.

I may hurt, but I am so blessed to be given the time and resources to heal. Who am I? Grateful, loved, and ready to write!

Comments

[halfshellvenus.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have such a helpful husband and wonderful friends. It is hard to be laid up for a long recovery, so frustrating and limiting.

That surgery is one of those "best of the bad choices" options, which is never fun. :(

[kickthehobbit.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have such a great support network to help you!

Welcome back to Idol! :)

[eternal-ot.livejournal.com]

Good to see you back..:) hope you recover fast and cheers to that excellent support system! Get well soon..*hugs*

[favoritebean.livejournal.com]

Welcome back!

Your foot? Ouch! I hope it heals quickly. I had no idea bunion surgery was so complicated.

[rejeneration.livejournal.com]

I live with chronic pain, so I know what it is to have that sizzling pain shoot through your body and just stop you like a total and complete surprise. Like a sock to the gut, only ... with more pain. =P

I live with three types of chronic pain, but the nerve pain is the WORST. I always say, not that I'd wish anything bad on my enemies (and not that I have many of those!), but I'd just never wish nerve pain on anyone. =P

I really really really really REALLY hope this surgery helps you! =D

Wishing you the best and speediest recovery!

[eeyore-grrl.livejournal.com]

The bunion surgery and healing went beautifully. I'm, like, totally in love with my podiatrist and my PT.

[hnybny.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you have to break it to fix it. Doesn't just apply to toes ;-)

[lapis-lazuli615.livejournal.com]

Ouch! But glad you have help!

May Idol keep you going from stir crazy - Good Luck!

[chasing-silver.livejournal.com]

Ouch! I am glad to hear you're healing :)

[majesticarky.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[logical-fallacy.livejournal.com]

I've had bunion surgery before. It's a pain recovering from it, but it was worth it in the end. Good luck!

[sinnamongirl.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're on the path to healing, what a wonderful thing it is to have such support and help. Good luck this season!

[misfitmanor.livejournal.com]

I accidentally broke my ex's toe, once. I've never had a broken bone, myself, but I know that he more or less had me waiting on him hand and foot while he was in that kind of pain, so I can appreciate what you're going through, because I've seen it... great to have gophers, ain't it? ;)

[prog-schlock.livejournal.com]

Greetings! Each introduction has made me think of a song. Yours made me think of this one (though I wish the video featured a foot instead of fingers). You've likely seen it, but its quite fun:



Enjoy playing LJI this season!

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Ouch! Though painful, it sounds like you made the right choice. It's good that you're getting help around teh house, too.