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(Message started by: cootie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:15am)
Title: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:15am
Um......pesty whiney me again. It's after midnight and um.....I jus FELL off the dryer tryin to climb up to some top wall shelves (squirell tendencies).....I slipped and fell foot first onto a bag of stuff and hear a crack.....half of my foot (little toe side) folded under it wierd. I grabbed it and heard a gross crunch and think it is where it belongs 'now'. I am ready to peuk......I have so much back pain bull crap I can take alot......will it heal without seein a doc ? Dunno what else that old familiear CRACK would of been. Needless to say SHOES will not be part of my holiday outfit for the Xmas party this weekend. Holy crap......only I could do this !!!!!! Made me forget about some other shit tho for a while as I 'swell' away the hours Pam..........oweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  :'( :'( :'(

Sorry.....I am stallin fer time......not gonna get anyone up to go check it out. I HATE hospitals and takeing advils. Shit shit shit.........thanks fer listenin
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by nani on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:24am
Shit Pam - that bites! Is the swelling bad? Can you put pressure on it? Can you walk without a lot of pain? Use ice for the swelling and Advil if it hurts too much. I don't know if you need it checked tonight if you can still walk. I do this kinda crap all the time. We really should get w/ Karen- get drunk and go to WalMart. They'd have to throw us out! LOL  [smiley=laugh.gif] I gotta meet you so we can go out and hurt ourselves together. Your sister in pain nani  ;)
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Gator on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:31am
Coots, as much as anyone might admire you for being able to stick it out, you need to get it checked out.  If you allow it to heal on it's own and it really is messed up, it may never heal right and you might be permanently screwed up.  Or, they might have to go in and break it a second time to set it right.  Too much fun for me.

If my wife did something like that, I wouldn't ask her if she wanted to go to the doctor.  I'd load her up and take her.

Go get it looked at.

Gator
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:38am
nani......No shirt no SHOES no service.....so we'll have to go somewhere else till my foot gets 'shoeable'........NO I can NOT walk and hopping was ok for a few mintues......bad on the bad back with more pops and cracks.......tried slideing it across the floor........tired walkin on the inside of my ankle.......I'm outa suggestions. Not balanced well enuff to walk on my hands. Um there is a funny indentation in it jus above the little toe knuckle 'on the sidea my foot'......that ain't supposed to be there.....that's where the crispy crunch was when I hit the floor and grabbed it (and promptly let go with barfing on my mind). Can't bend it up.....it's swellin up now and vibrateing.....nice holiday shade of reds and purples also. Almost festive. It really hurts bad but it's jus a foot. I got two Xmas parties this weekend......what to wear what to wear. When I ripped all my ribs off on one side at a horse show I kept on goin....same when I broke everything else. I will manage.....but I WAS gonna go to bed. Dam it is a long hobble off.......don't think it is a sleep tight nite Pam

PS: Gator....yeah I am payin for not gettin somethin serious checked out with my back years ago now........I know what ya mean. Too late to do a hospital deal for a stupid foot. Oweeeeeeeeeee.........dam that hurts.  
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by nani on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:43am
If you can't walk on it ... you should definitely have it checked. You don't want it re-broken in order to fix it...OW! You also don't want the kind of injury that you'll feel the rest of your life. A 75 year old cootie saying "Well it must be fixin' to rain- my foot's all swollen and hurtin'" ;;D
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Mr. Happy on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:43am

on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
Um......pesty whiney me again.

Neato. You're always worth a good story.


on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
It's after midnight and um.....I jus FELL off the dryer tryin to climb up to some top wall shelves

That's our Coot....


on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
will it heal without seein a doc ?

Sure thing, cupcake. Take two advil, and call me in the morning.


on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
Made me forget about some other shit tho for a while

See. There's a bright side to everything.


on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
I HATE hospitals and takeing advils.

There we go. Problem solved. Take two, call me in the morning, and we'll talk about who's......er.....stupider.

Slipper's in the snow's gonna suck. Bad.
RJ
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Gator on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:54am
Well, if you're not gonna go to the hospital, then get some ice on it and elevate it.  An anti-inflammatory drug (isn't advil made of ibuprofen? that would work) will help as well.

Take care of yourself.

Gator
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Kevin_M on Dec 3rd, 2004, 8:05am

on 12/03/04 at 00:15:29, cootie wrote:
I slipped and fell foot first onto a bag of stuff and hear a crack.....half of my foot (little toe side) folded under it wierd. I grabbed it and heard a gross crunch


I've had an ankle fold under while I had put lots of weight on it and heard snapping noises but it turned out to be all the ligaments on one side tearing.  Your cracking noise sounds different.  X-Rays Pammy, and rental places or med supply places have crutches.  Stay off it, elevate, ice, and X-RAYS!

P-rays for Pammy's malaise.

Wish it could be hur-rays or about the good old days.  :(


boo boo *kiss*


Kevin M
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 3rd, 2004, 8:47am
First choice: Get it checked.

Second choice: Follow Gator's advice.

I hope you feel better soon. [smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by john_d on Dec 3rd, 2004, 9:01am
half your foot folded under?  weird crunch?

go to the doctor coots
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by vig on Dec 3rd, 2004, 9:04am
So what was the crack noise?
You carry CHeerios in there?  Raw noodles?
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 9:29am
OK guys......I GUESS I am gonna take myself to the horse-pistal today shortly.......can't walk on the dam thing and I gotts alota walkin to do this weekend. I think the bone that broke is the one that runs from your toes up on top of yer foot  to your ankle cuz I heard and felt a loud THUMP....then it stung and felt numb with strange pain prickles....then I grabbed it and heard the smushin CRUNCH CRACKLE cuz I grabbed it and set it to look normal....my first reaction to anything that looks odd.....'set it straight' ! But.....I thinks it is gonna get screwy'r tryin to walk on it....was thinkin maybe jus somethin tore off. But it is pretty dam bruised and swollen and actually it is the same pain I have in my back.....so thought I'd wait it out. Got company comeing later......house is a wreck....got Xmas parties starting Sat from 11:00 am thru midnight and all day Sunday at my kids house. I gotta get some SHIT done. And....to top it off most of my crickets died in my gecko aquarium over nite. Oh the stress of it all. Thanks fer keepin me entertained.......reality is now setting in. Up Late with Pammie the barbarian
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 3rd, 2004, 9:35am
Glad to hear that you're going to get checked out, hon.

If it were just a toe, I would recommend ice, rest, elevation, and an anti-inflammatory, but this sounds a little more heavy-duty. Hang in there and keep us posted. Hope you feel better! [smiley=hug.gif]
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by nani on Dec 3rd, 2004, 9:36am
Cancel the company- this is a good excuse. Once you get used to the crutches the parties should be fine. Good luck!!
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:37pm
Only you, Coots !  Did ya get it checked out yet ?  The crunching and the popping sounds more like it should go with a cereal for breakfast rather than a dryer for desert !  

Keep us posted !
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cschick on Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:59pm
Well, Pam, wise choice on going to the Dr!  I broke the tiny bones in the top of my left foot this summer and because I didn't get it taken care of I now have a huge seperation between my 3rd and 4th toe.  All of that is connected apparently.  Hmmmm, go figure.  The other problem with foot injuries (I know ALL about them 9 casts on my right foot alone!  ;;D) is that sometimes a sprain or tear is worse than a break.  Can cause a lot of problems!  I look like I have elephantitis of the foot because of mine.  Hope all is well, Pammie dear!  Make sure to let us know what is going on!  If you are in a cast just put some tinsel and lights on it for your Christmas parties!  Sorry, I had to be a smarty pants because I am so glad I am not the only klutz around here!

Worried about ya babe!
Karen
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:11pm
I felt like a FOOL takein myself to the ER for a foot injury......didn't even go when I about snapped my back in half years ago. But.....since I could NOT walk on it I had to do sumthin. Everyone there was intrigued with how I fell off a dryer ! Man I hate hospitals.....parked a mile away cuz stuborn me even tho hurt did NOT want some bozo parkin next to me dentin my doors. Good grief I spent half the day in there. To make a long story not as long as it could be.....I got a spiral fracture.....doc said these kinds of breaks can slip and the bones are not lined up so he wants me to the orthopedic doc early next week. He didn't want me on it at all. I never got to sit down all eve tho after gettin home cuz of showin pups for sale. I am NOT graceful with crutches.......I felt like Jimmi on south park. I jus wanted out of there and back in my truck. Home is where the hobble is Pam   :P
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:18pm
Cheer up Cootie. Christmas partys can be fun in a cast. People can write crazy shit on it after you've had too many of those Christmas cheer drinks.  :)

Hope the foot gets better Pam.
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Kevin_M on Dec 3rd, 2004, 11:41pm

on 12/03/04 at 23:11:16, cootie wrote:
Everyone there was intrigued with how I fell off a dryer !

Did you explain that the washer was in the spin cycle and vibrating too much.  



Quote:
I am NOT graceful with crutches.......

Glad you're TRYING to stay off of it, it'll help with swelling and heal faster.  Over time you get more adept using them, surprisingly so too.  If they begin to hurt you under the arms, don't hesitate to adjust the height as necessary Pam dear.   Glad you went and going to the orthopedic doc too.  He'll put it in a big vice and crank until it cracks into position and then do the fine adjustment of placement with a heavy tack hammer.  It'll be cool.     Kidding kiddo.   ;;D

Best to you.    :-*


Kevin M
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Charlie on Dec 4th, 2004, 12:42am
Sorry to learn this Cootie. All I can tell you is that I cracked my ankle 7 years ago. It was hairline fracture for which I wore a cast for 6 weeks I think. It can happen anytime.

Mine didn't turn blue either. It just hurt like hell. I still have the cane I used. Handy for getting rid of cobwebs.

Take care of yourself kid.

Charlie
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by nani on Dec 4th, 2004, 1:21am
OWCH...stay off of it coots! Take this opportunity to sit back and let others do...we women don't do that much, think we have to be on top of everything.  Hope you don't hurt TOO bad. :-/
Title: Stupid Human Tricks
Post by Mr. Happy on Dec 4th, 2004, 1:36am
The judges give you an 8.6 on the late night entertainment scale.

Whadda gal,
RJ
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by alleyoop on Dec 4th, 2004, 9:20am

on 12/03/04 at 23:11:16, cootie wrote:
I felt like a FOOL takein myself to the ER for a foot injury...


I'd have thought that would have come earlier when you fell off the dryer!  :o


Quote:
Everyone there was intrigued with how I fell off a dryer !


See.....  ::)


Quote:
...parked a mile away cuz stuborn me


No argument from me... ::)


Quote:
He didn't want me on it at all.


Wonder why?  [smiley=huh.gif]


Quote:
I never got to sit down all eve tho after gettin home


::)

One thing about it- you're definitely entertaining Coots! Ever think about being a sit-down comic? [smiley=laugh.gif]

...........................alley ;;D
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Peppermint on Dec 4th, 2004, 9:34am
Cootie... you know how to take a lickin' and keep on tickin' but good grief!

It seems like something always happens before you have a big party going on... whassup with that?  I'm sorry you broke your foot, but I don't think that will be stopping you from much.  BUT, don't walk on it if you can help it.  Hey, I know... tell Brad to carry you around... he Tarzan, you Jane... should make an interesting evening, lol..

Hope your foot heals fast and you get to enjoy your party.  Did they at least give you any painkillers?  sheesh.  

Love you, big hugs Cootie-kins, hope you feel better.  Ericka says hi :)

Pepper   :-*
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cschick on Dec 4th, 2004, 9:43am
Pam, Pam, Pam....I'm sorry to have to do this and I don't do it often but this situation calls for it.  

STAY OFF YOUR FREAKIN' FOOT!!!!!!!!!  

Ok, I am done yelling now.  Very important to do what the dr. says or it will haunt you for the rest of your life!  I know what I am talking about here - remember I have had 9 casts on my right foot and there is a reason for that, the reason is not listening to the dr's!  I know crutches are a pain in the ass but a cast sucks even more!  Think about how bad your husband's shoes smell and then think about how bad a foot sweats - 6 weeks in a cast and you really start to take on an unpleasant odor.  

Karen
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by brain_cramps on Dec 4th, 2004, 10:04am

on 12/03/04 at 23:11:16, cootie wrote:
...parked a mile away cuz stuborn me even tho hurt did NOT want some bozo parkin next to me dentin my doors...


Geeze --- what do ya drive?   A Bentley?

I would have parked right at the front doors to ER - so NOBODY else could get in until they had dealt with me.   ;;D

I have a bit of experience with casts too.   If you have the option, get the inflatable fiberglass model.  You can take it off to sleep, take a bath, etc.  If I didn't have one, I probably would have amputated my foot myself --- can you imagine the smell of a foot after 6 MONTHS ?   (not 6 weeks  >:()  I shattered my heel, broke 3 toes, tore 80% of the ligaments, and stretched my achilles tendon which might explain the 6-months.   You're probably looking at 4 to 6 weeks.

Have fun putting Brad to work,
grant         ;;D
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by broomhilda on Dec 4th, 2004, 10:38am
[smiley=hug.gif]Hope it heals fast and easy for you, wishing you all the very bestest....

Andrea
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by minnie on Dec 4th, 2004, 12:55pm
 aw  (((Cootie)))  [smiley=hug.gif]  Please take it easy
I know that's hard but try.whatever you do don't say "what's next,can it get worse" or anything like that cause it's a b*tch to find out it can. You and Brad can take care of each other.forget the big parties and just cozy down the holiday season together.I'm sure he's the only one you really want to spend time with  any way  ;) .
   sending pain free vibes to you both   Minnie
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Donna_D. on Dec 4th, 2004, 3:02pm
Being short sucks, don't it Pam?


Sorry about the foot..just think of this as a vacation..have HIM fetch YOUR beer for a change ;;D


DD
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 6th, 2004, 12:09pm
I'm so sorry that it's fractured...  :( Nothing left to do but to heal, huh? Be careful with the crutches! They have a bad habit of slipping when placed on a smooth surface. (A dryer, for instance....)  ;)
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 6th, 2004, 3:38pm
Shopping sucks with a broken foot.......people jus run ya over anyhow........think I'll go sit on the washer durein the spin cycle for rapid healing Pam
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Svenn on Dec 6th, 2004, 3:55pm

on 12/06/04 at 15:38:22, cootie wrote:
Shopping sucks with a broken foot.......people jus run ya over anyhow........think I'll go sit on the washer durein the spin cycle for rapid healing Pam




Now you can see how all CRAZY women are acting while shopping Cootie.Its so typical

ps/Bente does the same.Thats the reason i never go shopping with her  .

The best wishes for a soon and speedy recovery

Svenn
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 6th, 2004, 4:02pm

on 12/06/04 at 15:38:22, cootie wrote:
Shopping sucks with a broken foot.......people jus run ya over anyhow........think I'll go sit on the washer durein the spin cycle for rapid healing Pam


It works better if you put ALL of the load on one side of the tub before the spin cycle, Pam. LOL! You'll be feeling better in NO time! LOL!
[smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 6th, 2004, 4:51pm
Yup, lopsided load makes for a lopsided smile ! ;)  Take care Coots, and stay off the dryer ..... the washer is where you need to be !
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Ree on Dec 6th, 2004, 8:23pm
sorry Pam... Be well honey... good excuse not to have to Christmas shop though... you will have to hit the online stores.......love ya lots and lots get better soon...ree
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by cootie on Dec 6th, 2004, 10:35pm
Rite now the way I feel I'd get IN the dryer for suicide by spin cycle if I didn't think "I'd peuk and roll in it."   ;)  Round about Pam
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by brain_cramps on Dec 6th, 2004, 10:40pm
Damn Pammie!!!!!!!      i was wonderin bout yer leg today ---------------- VIBES!!!!!!!!!!       :-*
Title: Re: Opps I've fallen and um............(not ch)
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 7th, 2004, 7:59am
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