IBQLTN2 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 well I came home with such good intentions of getting a quilt on the frame tonight and having all day to quilt tomorrow. First thing I always do when I get home is greet my two little fur babies with a treat. 3 steps down to the bottom, One, two Oh NO!! Missed the last step and turned my ankle over, pain, pain, pain .. No one home so I crawl up the steps to the living room chair and wait till DH come home. Ankle is swelling up pretty good, He gets me some ice and wait a little while and then decide we had better get it xrayed make sure it isnt broken. Praise the Lord, no breaks just a really bad sprain, Radiologist will double check Monday just incase they missed something. Basically it is just stay off it, keep it elevated and ice packs. Now how am I supposed to quilt with my leg elevated? Not to mention get up and down the stairs where my studio is. I can crawl and come down on my bum, I guess:cool: DS stops at the house to visit and calls and says where are you guys we came to visit. Oh at DR Care, okay. Who do you think shows up 5 minutes later just in time to laugh and take a picture of Mom in wheel chair to send his brother and sister. Nice to be Loved isnt it?:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh no Jeanne! You will always have time to quilt. Stay out of the studio and take care of the ankle. You don't want to prolong your recovery. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh, no!!! How awful!!! I understand it takes longer to get over a sprain than a break. In the military they cast a sprain like it is broken to speed healing, could you talk them into it, you think? Well, I guess I should ask how long you'll be propped up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 They said just till Monday when the radiologist makes sure there is not any hairline fractures that they might not have seen. Or until the swelling goes down and I can bear weight better. Right now it hurts too much to try to walk or hobble on it. Should have seen me trying to get into the DR Care. Hubby found one crutch from when he pulled a ham string last year. Problem was he is 6 ft and I am 5' 2 inches. Lucky I didnt sprain the other ankle. LOL Quilt show coming up in 6 weeks I really need to get busy have 2 quilts to do. Maybe I could sit with leg up and piece or something. I am not one who can do nothing, yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 OK take advice from the #1 Klutz ---- I've broken my right foot twice. It is possible it might be broken, but even worse.... your tendons might be really messed up. This is worse than a break. 1) Stay OFF the foot. That means stay off. That means, no walking on it. That means, not even the tippy toes. That means. NO WEIGHT PERIOD. 2) Keep foot elevated. That means above the heart. That means laying on the couch with two or three pillows under the foot so it's at least 6-12 inches elevated above your head. That means watching TV and reading books until Monday. That means only getting up to go potty or go to bed. That means no cooking, no fussing, no nothing but laying down with foot up. 3) Ice. I can't say it more than this --- all the time 24 hours on ice. Crushed ice works good. Frozen peas and frozen corn work good but they thaw out quick. You can refreeze them. They tend to form around the ankle nicely. Really frozen peas and corn. It works. Ice + elevated + no weight on it = quick recovery. Originally posted by IBQLTN2 Not to mention get up and down the stairs where my studio is. I can crawl and come down on my bum, I guess Yes--- on the bum and on the knees. No shame allowed for klutzes. Get well soon and (((((HUGS!!!)))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ouch!! I'm sorry. Just when you are all set to quilt too. Okay, speaking from experience, I would say, keep your feet up, watch old movies and make everyone wait on you. Works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh, I can relate. I've broken my foot 4 times... once by falling UP the steps. I understand klutzy... Keep it elevated, iced and rest. I hope you feel better soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh you poor thing. That is not a way to spend a Friday night! Listen to Shana's advice and just rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 OMG - you take care of yourself - am soooooooo sorry!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ouch doesn't cover it. I'm so sorry... anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oweee!:o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQ'd Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Jeanne, Hope your recovery goes well-stay off it or it won't heal right or soon! (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Shana gives proper advice. Stay off the foot. Do as the doctor ordered and I will keep you in prayer for a speedy recovery. {hugs} from Nevada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Jeanne Ouch, that does sound painful. Rest up, the quilting will wait. As I've said before, this quilting lark is dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Jeanne A very big Ouch from someone who did a simalar thing several years back. Very very painful Take care and keep your foot up and rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I'm so sorry that you are in pain. Be sure you rest and get it healing fast! Sounds like a good time to watch some movies, some hgtv, or maybe some quilting videos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Sorry to hear about your ankle. At least you can read loads of quilting magazines and quilting books for a quick fix !! Hope you get better very soon. Janette x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 You are so lucky you didn't break it. I missed a step which resulted in surgery, three pins in the ankle, and six weeks off work. This all happened while I was out of town so a dear friend had to drive me home so I could recooperate. Four years later, it still kicks up during this lovely weather we are having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Kearney Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 same story almost. I fell putting up decorations befor Christmas no one home crawled up stairs got dressed crawled back down and to the car and to the er on base 7.25 hrs. later its broke and torn legamints and cartlage. come back in 5 days to get set . no walking on it.And my hubby got me the circle lord for Christmas . so here I sit and . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Good Morning all. Thank you Dr. Shana and everyone for all the good advice. I want you to know as hard as it is I am behaving myself. Keeping my foot elevated, iced and no walking without the crutches. Woke up in the night to go to the bathroom and crawled there as was afraid crutches would add to my clutziness. Just a short way, but then needed ice and tylenol so about 4 am took crutches to kitchen and once there felt faint. Oh , no can't have that. I managed to sit on the floor until it passed but of course couldn't manage to stand back up so I crawled over into the living room sofa dragging my crutches and ice pack, got to the couch and spent the rest of the night there. Hubby says I should have called him, but I doubt he would have heard me as he sleeps with breathing apparatus for sleep apnea. The swelling has gone down somewhat so it must be doing good to follow directions. although it doesnt appear that it is broken I feel by the amount of bruising there must be some torn ligaments in there somewhere. Thank you for your prayers of healing and comfort. I have lots of quilt magazines and one of Jennifer Chiavrini books that I hadn't read yet to keep me occupied for awhile, and of course being able to check in and see what the rest of my forum friends are up to is great. Blessings to you all. Love ya oodles and oodles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh what bad luck, I am glad it's not broken but I can only imagine the pain and swelling. Take it easy so you can heal propperly and quickly. Prayers being said for a quick recovery . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Keep us up to date on your progress. If I broke mine I'd have to quilt anyway. I have one that HAS to be out by the 29th and I'm not finished piecing it yet!!!! Will post later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Ouch! Do you have any quilts that need binding? What a perfect time to bind because you can't do much else! Well, if you don't have any that need binding, I have a at least 5 that just need to be hand whipped down:P:P:P I'd be more than happy to share:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReisingStarQuilts Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 OMG the Pain!! Keep on being the good patient no matter how tempted you are to get up as it starts feeling like it may be healing. This could be your time to do some designs for a masterpiece quilt for you! Irene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Oh Kathleen, so sorry your story sounds even worse than mine, at least mine wasnt broken and it only took me an hour and a half at the Dr. Care not bad for a friday night I guess. So are you able to use it yet and try out that Circle Lord. I have that nifty sunburst template being delivered here on Monday, maybe I can stretch these drs orders of keeping it elevated thing out to miss work on Monday Humph I might still not be able to walk on it , although it is my left ankle so at least I should be able to drive as I have an automatic not a stick shift. The swelling has gone down alot from keeping off it and keeping it elevated. Dont know what will happen once I try to walk on it. A wonderful quilt friend brought me over 3 more Jennifer Chiaverini books to keep me occupied tonight and tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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