My new year is not off to a good start. Tuesday morning I fell on my stairs and broke my ankle. The ligaments were also badly damaged and I needed surgery. That happened on Thursday and they say it went well. There is a plate and some screws holding everything together in there. I have to keep my leg elevated above my heart for the next two weeks. I anticipate serious boredom. I guess that pile of reading material I have stocked up will get consumed.
When I feel up to it, I’ll tell you more of the story. The hospital experience was unique and pretty humorous at times. AND the care I’ve received has been wonderful.
Signing out from The Galway Clinic…
What a nasty fall! Well, I’m glad you’re okay at home. Good treatment at a hospital still doesn’t compare to the comfort of home. Do as the doctor say’s and rest…while you catch up on reading.
-Be Well-
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Thanks, Darnell. I am glad to be home. I will catch up on reading! And maybe watch some tv that my husband isn’t interested in! 😜
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Oh lord. You sound like J. We were packing the car to head down to New Orleans a few years back. She’d gone down to our cellar to get something, missed the bottom step, broke her foot. Got her taken care of and ended up driving down anyway, with her foot up on the dash the whole way. Good times. Take of that ankle, and keep it elevated. Ice may become your best friend for a couple of weeks. 😃
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Oh man, there’s no way I could still go on a trip! J is a tough girl! Although when H got home and found me he couldn’t believe I wasn’t screaming. I’ll rest up and keep it elevated. Got lots of books to catch up on!
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Great excuse to take an extended break. Especially being winter. 😃
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Yes, not much gonna be happening round here for a while. 🤕
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Ha! I hear ya’. You need a scooter! 😃😃
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Oh my word! That’s what we did! I got one of those knee scooters!
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Hahaha! Nice! Be careful on that thing! 😃😃
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Will do!
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Such a shock. Know you’ll be in pain but know you’ll be ok.
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Thanks Alex. Now I’m just mad at myself. Bleh!
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Don’t be. It happens.
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Sending warm thoughts for a fast recovery! 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙋♀️
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Be patient with yourself, Meg. I’m sure this will provide fodder for some writing at some point in the future, but for now, concentrate on healing. Hope you are not in too much pain, and if you get bored there’s always the option of going on a shopping spree on Amazon! Take care and get well as soon as possible.
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Thanks so much Linda! I will take it easy. I have plenty of good books to read and I will binge watch something my husband isn’t interested in. And a shopping spree sounds perfect!🤗
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Oh no, take care, Meg! Rest up, read up, and, well–if there was humor involved–maybe this will all make for a good story one day. Not much of a comfort, but I’m glad to know you’re being taken care of well in Galway. You hate to have to try out a new country’s health system right away. Healing vibes coming your way!
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That’s what we were thinking: way to test our insurance and health care! Yikes! It’s all good though. Thanks so much Rebecca!
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Sorry to hear this happened. Take care of yourself.
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Thanks, River. 🙏
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You’re welcome, Meg.
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Oh Meg, I’m so sorry!! Take care of yourself, but mostly be gentle with yourself as well. Will be sending you good healing vibes your way.
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Thanks so much Cee! I appreciate it!
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Oh, Meg!! I’m so sorry to hear this. Please take care of yourself. Here’s hoping for a speedy healing 🙏🏼❤️.
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Thanks so much Rita! I hope so too!❤️
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Glad that everything went well at the hospital. Get well, and I hope it heals well.
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Thank you! 🙏
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Take care! Cho has been through foot and knee surgeries so understand what you are experiencing.
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Thank you so much!
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Meg, I’m so terribly sorry this happened. I’m sending wishes for a quick recovery, a hug too!
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Thanks so much, Holly. I appreciate it!
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I feel so bad for you. As a nurse I can imagine what you are dealing with but soon you’ll be like new.
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I didn’t know you were a nurse, Holly. Very cool! I’m quite frustrated right now but I figure it only gets better from here. I will work at getting better! And thank you! 💖
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Yes, I am but I work with hearts not bones! Keep your chin up Meg, ❤️
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I will do my best. ❤️ Thanks again!
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Wishing you a speed recovery! Time to catch up with some good movies perhaps? x
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Thanks! Yes, that’s a good plan!
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Sorry to hear about your ankle. That must be very painful. I hope it heals soon. How are doing otherwise? How’s your new(er) home and your writ8ng coming?
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Thank you. The ankle is a definite setback. Otherwise things have been going well. We’re enjoying our new home. Hope you’re doing well! 💖
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Hey Meg. It’s been OK. I’m glad your home/ankle are well. I’ve sprained my ankle several time & that’s painful, so I’m sure breaking it is no walk in the park either.
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Nope, no fun. I don’t recommend it! Wishing you a wonderful day. 🌹
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Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear ….. Don’t worry a hoot …. this is a perfect excuse to do all the things you want to do from the sofa. Reading, writing, watching an entire box set of something with Orlando Bloom/Brad Pitt/Clint Eastwood (delete as appropriate), toenail painting, naval gazing … everything! Milk it for all it’s worth. Hope you’re not in any pain … if so, demand drugs. Get better soon (but not until you’ve done all the above). Sending hugs, Katie
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Thank you! For the well wishes and making me smile! Well, I have lots to read, watch and listen to. And my sketch pad is portable so I’ll do my best to keep busy. Appreciate your kind thoughts! 💖
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That Poitín can take some getting used to!
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Ahaha! I obviously need more practice!
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Oh no! Get well soon wishes 🌿
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Thank you! 🙏
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Oh Meg, this is a bummer! I’m glad you got good medical care. Being a month out from my knee surgery, I can commiserate about elevation and the discomfort when trying to sleep. Best wishes for a quick recovery!
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Thanks, Eilene. It sure is a bummer. I’m not in too much pain but finding a comfortable position is a challenge for sure. Ah, well… I suppose it’s only going to get better from here. Onward….
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Oh no! I am so sorry. I hope the pain isn’t intolerable and you find comfort. It was when I broke my toe in 2018 that I started my art blog journey, still at it!
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Thanks, Tiffany. Doing my best to be positive. And patient!
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I am so sorry to hear about your fall and surgery. Take rest and get well soon. Treat it as a good break and do whatever you like for which you did not find time earlier.
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Thank you, Prema. I will rest up and recuperate. I have plenty to read and watch over the next few weeks. And hopefully I’ll catch up on some of my research and writing!
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Get well soon, Meg. And do as the medics tel you!
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Thanks, Stuart! I will be a good patient, I promise!
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Oh dear. 😦 I hope you heal quickly!
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Thanks, JR, I hope so too!
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Oh, my! I spent 2 months laid up with a broken ankle and wrist from a fall. It took a full year to get my full mobility back, I despaired of ever recovering, but have finally. Take very good care of yourself, go to a physical therapist once you are able to start putting weight on it again. A good PT can make a world of difference. But, of course, you know that already, Doc. So glad to see you back on the blog again. Here’s to your health.
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Thanks Debbie. I’ll be a good patient and follow all the doctor’s orders. Getting around on crutches is hard! All the simple things you do all day become ten times more difficult!
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I hope you recover soon Meg 🙂
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Thanks, Simon. I hope so too!
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