no more crutches
By Kelli M
@spiderdust (14759)
San Jose, California
February 24, 2023 6:42pm CST
I finally got to see the podiatrist today! After all the drama with the injury and trying to get it seen, it felt pretty anticlimatic. The doctor looked at my ankle, pronounced it as "still healing", and ordered me a boot. Then she left the room, a nurse returned with the boot, and that was it. I think the whole appointment took less than 15 minutes.
An interesting thing that she pointed out on my x-ray: I have some scarring on the ankle bone, like an old break that had healed. I've never been told that I had a broken ankle or foot before, but I have had some injuries in the past that were never looked at. I guess one of them may have been worse than I thought at the time!
The good news is I get to try going back to work on Monday. Hooray!
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@FourWalls (70970)
• United States
25 Feb 23
Well, aren’t you Nancy Sinatra! That boot was made for walkin’! 
So thankful you’re healing up and can return to work!
So thankful you’re healing up and can return to work!6 people like this
@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
It has a very different sole from my work shoes, so I hope it still counts as slip-proof for work.
It also has a definite curve, which I guess is meant to slow me down. If I'm not careful, it will pitch me onto my face!
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@FourWalls (70970)
• United States
25 Feb 23
@spiderdust — yeah, they’re made to help you heal, not win a marathon. Having said that, I played a Putt Putt local tournament in a walking boot and won it!
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
28 Feb 23
@FourWalls Ugh, a full day at work in the boot was rough! My calf muscles in my left leg are getting a workout (and the knee isn't too happy).
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@DaddyEvil (140422)
• United States
25 Feb 23
Will you be wearing a plastic bag over the boot so you don't get anything in/on it at work?
Congrats! I know you've been really worried about losing too much income right now.
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@DaddyEvil (140422)
• United States
25 Feb 23
@spiderdust When I worked with foods, I was always a baker and always managed to get flour all over my clothes. Or, ingredients from making different types of cheeses. None of those "wiped off".
I understand... Sometime we just need more money... I hope you earn PTO quickly.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
Nah, it looks like it will clean off pretty easily. If I end up getting mayo on it, I'll wipe it off.
I have definitely been worried about it. I have a son with a birthday next month and some events coming up in March, April, May, and July that will require some overnight stays (July's requires travel expenses too), so I need both income and more PTO.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil Fortunately I'm not in the baking department and most of the work I do is with salads.
I think I average about 3 hours of PTO per pay period, so I'm hoping to have plenty more soon.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
25 Feb 23
Hoping for yoru speedy recovery.
At least you are getting back to work. That is always good news.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
Yes, I'm relieved that I can go back very soon.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
Absolutely! I've been babying it despite wanting to be more active.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
So am I! I can't wait to get out of the house again.
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@RasmaSandra (82204)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Feb 23
Glad you have the boot and no more crutches. Best of luck to you at work on Monday,
@Dena91 (16791)
• United States
28 Feb 23
Glad you were able to see the doctor and it went well.
Hope you were able to work today without too much pain.
@MarieCoyle (40300)
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25 Feb 23
I hope you can work comfortably in the boot. Just try not to run too hard wearing it, be careful. Glad you got in to see the doctor.
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@spiderdust (14759)
• San Jose, California
25 Feb 23
I also hope I can work comfortably in it. I suppose I'll get used to it eventually.
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@MarieCoyle (40300)
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25 Feb 23
@spiderdust
Yes, you will. It does help to walk when you've had an injury that is slow to heal, as well.
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@GardenGerty (161927)
• United States
25 Feb 23
I am sure that is a relief. You probably worry about how things are going without you and I know you are worried about money.
@jstory07 (141446)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Feb 23
I hope you do good at work when you go back on Monday.
@aninditasen (16598)
• Raurkela, India
25 Feb 23
That's something nice to hear. Hope you get relieved of your pain soon.
@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Feb 23
I'm glad you are healing and that you may get to go back to work on Monday. Wishing you the best.
