Moon boot

Yes my stylie "moon boot".


Flesh unwrapped - the latest photo of my bruising - the red spot is a pressure point from my moon boot - Day 16


So what have I been doing with my time. Working and hand quilting. At this rate I might finish Mum's quilt before her birthday! Shhhh :)

Broken-ness

Well after all these years, it finally happened - I broke my first bone.

It is a Jones fracture - these fractures occur on the 5th metatarsal (in the foot).

Rather than bore you with a very long story about each medical visit and all the goo - I thought I'd just share a few photos instead.

1 - Accident on the 4th of September. This photo is taken after my first consultation, but before the x-ray. I was sent home until the radiographer arrived to work. The photo is taken with the culprit (e.g. the accessory to the event).


2 - A close-up of the lump.


3 - Back from the second visit (still the 4th of September). This time I have a back slab. Just waiting for the swelling to reduce. Got lots of doggie loving that day.


4 - Back slab off, time for another x-ray 14 September. Notice the bruising - starts half when down my toes all through the right, and down to my heel. Bruising ranges in colour from dark purple, light purple and yellow.


5 - X-Ray, 14 September.


6 - Back from the fracture clinic. Out of my "moon boot", and getting ready for bed 17 September.


Can't put any weight on the foot for another 6 weeks. Going back to the fracture clinic in 4 weeks for another x-ray. That will determine how well the bone is healing, and when I might be able to start weight bearing.

I wear the moon boot most of the time. The times I can take it off is when I have a shower, or when I go to bed. When I go to bed, my foot is propped up on pillows and cushions. The foot is not covered with sheets or blankets.