Bugged

Well yesterday’s doctor appointment didn’t give me any definitive answers as to why I can’t bear weight on my left leg or why I feel sharp pain on the left side of my left knee. Or even why I’ve had so much swelling around the left kneecap.

I had x-rays done and the doctor manipulated my leg and knee and had me do several exercises lifting and bending my knee and leg, none of which were painful. Mostly just uncomfortable. The doctor didn’t seem too concerned that anything serious might be going on with my knee, though he did order an MRI, which I have to wait for until the end of May, due to no openings and my doctor going on vacation the next two weeks. But thankfully much of the swelling has gone down.

The bruising on my arm, from where the pipe railing slammed into me, surprises me daily with interesting colors. The black, purple and green was particularly vibrant. Those colors were a little difficult to coordinate with clothing or accessories, though. Today’s colors seem to call out for military boots and camo gear, don’t you think?

 

 

    And my black eye has turned a lovely yellow tint.

So, I suppose I have much to be grateful for. I know it could have been so much worse. But I’m not a very patient person and even though I’m a go-with-the-flow kind of gal, I get annoyed when I can’t do things myself.

If my first fall was supposed to be a lesson in patience and letting go of control, I guess I failed miserably. I just don’t think it’s fair that I’m forced to go through a remedial lesson before I’m given my diploma of freedom and a celebratory margarita.

So basically, I’m supposed to rest, apply ice, take my pain medicine, do my physical therapy exercises as tolerated, and wait until May 27th for the MRI. I’ve got a little secret wish that the MRI won’t even be necessary by then and I’ll be walking normally again.

A gal can wish, right?

But I’m still bugged that I don’t know why my knee is painful and I can’t even walk. Waiting is definitely not my forte.

 (Praying mantis photo taken two weeks ago on Route 66)

I also just want to tell all of you thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of your kind words, support and encouragement. Your comments and e-mails are much appreciated. This has been a challenging time for me and it’s meant so much knowing I’m in your thoughts and prayers, and that y’all are pulling for me. Thank you.

Hugs and Smooches from me to you!  

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