foot, day 2

[quietann]

ouch. That is the best summary. Codeine is *good*. Remembering to relax my foot is also *good*. Walking is *bad*. Stairs are *really evil*.

I had to change the bandage, and got very dizzy while doing so. I think I was squicked, and I tend to get faint at the sight of my own blood (luckily not menstrual blood). I sat on the floor for a bit, and deguspice brought me orange juice, and then I was OK.

I am trying to be codeine-free until I go to bed tonight. I want to see if regular tylenol will be enough to keep the pain at bay.

Comments

[klingonlandlady.livejournal.com]

800 mgs of ibuprofen often puts a dent in it... with or without bourbon?

[jim-p.livejournal.com]

Re: "Walking is *bad*"

Too bad you couldn't have also gotten a Rx for a sedan chair and four buff attendants to carry you everywhere :)

[koshmom.livejournal.com]

I like Jim's answer. Can't add much to it except a bit of gentle *hugs* and a foot massage on your good foot.

[hawkegirl.livejournal.com]

I'd offer you a foot massage, but I imagine that would be bad. If your *other* foot (that is probably working really hard and over compensating for the hurt foot) needs a foot rub, just give the word and I'd come and rub it.

[quietann.livejournal.com]

We'll see on Monday... I might need special dispensation to bring my car (or KK's car) up your driveway, because walking any distance is just not going to work right now, and walking *down* without something to hang onto will be impossible.

[donnad.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should get some crutches? It might heal faster if you weren't walking on it, and stressing it.

Hope it feels better soon.

[quietann.livejournal.com]

I thought about that, but would have problems using them on the stairs... Actually the foot is much better this morning; it's still sore, but the wound is not seeping as much blood.