As is my usual MO, I’m trying to make the best of the bad situation that is not being able to do anything but hang about the house, by editing my novel. WordPress though, as you probably know, is the bane of any procrastinator’s existence. So. A quick update on my foot and then I’m outta here.
I went to see my family doctor this morning fully expecting an amputation somewhere around mid-shin. Not one but TWO doctors had a gander and they agreed. No infection. I can’t begin to tell you how relieved I was when they dejectedly put away their bone saw.
The diagnosis? The blister has turned into a blood blister, which is basically a glorified bruise deep under the skin. It does have to be treated however, to prevent an ulcer from forming.
The treatment? Soak it daily in salt water and pumice the dead skin off the surface and let it heal on its own. And if I have to wear shoes, a moleskin bandage must be applied.
So that’s it! My foot lives to see another day! Thank you so much to all who gave me such wonderful suggestions yesterday – it’s clear that some of you should be doctors yourselves. Especially the ones who aren’t overzealous with the amputation bit – yes, I’m looking at you, Glazed.
I’ll get caught up on all my comments and read all of today’s one-liners tomorrow. Now, I’m off to perform some magic with The Great Dagmaru.
Poof!
March 20, 2015 at 8:21 am
Yay! I’m visualizing lots of healing energy going exactly where it’s needed. Rest and be well!
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March 20, 2015 at 8:33 pm
Thanks very much, JoAnne. It’s feeling better already. 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 10:05 pm
So glad you had a little visit with the GP! Also most glad to hear that yet another frailty is on its way to being taken care of! Hang in there, you MUST be due for an upswing soon on the health front!
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March 20, 2015 at 8:32 pm
I have to be, don’t I? 🙂 Thanks very much for your comment! 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 4:23 pm
So glad you know what it is now and can get it sorted out! 🙂
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March 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Thanks, Edwina. Certainly better than not knowing. 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm
get better soon 🙂
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March 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Thanks, Bee! 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 9:52 am
Resistance is futile. 😉
I hope you take the time to rest and that you’re feeling better soon. 🙂
I also hope you can drop by the Blog Party http://yadadarcyyada.com/2015/03/17/march-madness-spring-fling-blog-party/ and share your amazing spirit through your blog with others. 🙂
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March 20, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Haha! Yep, resistance is tough, that’s for sure. Thanks very much for your well-wishes and for the invite! 🙂 I’ve probably missed the party by now though…
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March 19, 2015 at 8:05 am
Obviously you saw a physician, not a surgeon, otherwise you would have a prosthetic now. Congrats.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Haha! Nope, no wooden leg yet. 🙂 Thanks very much!
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March 19, 2015 at 8:00 am
I am so pleased you went to the Drs …. The foot survives great news .Now do as you are advised and get better!!!!!! ❤
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March 20, 2015 at 8:28 pm
I am and I will! Thanks very much, Willow 🙂
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March 21, 2015 at 3:33 am
❤
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March 19, 2015 at 4:39 am
Ain’t that a relief!? Your worries are over. Now do as the doctor ordered you to do. Take care and have a prophet-able day.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:27 pm
Haha! Thanks very much. Shall do. 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 3:27 am
That’s really good to hear Linda 🙂
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March 20, 2015 at 8:27 pm
Thank you, KG. 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 1:10 am
Get well soon!
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March 20, 2015 at 8:26 pm
Thanks, Paul! 🙂
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March 19, 2015 at 12:47 am
Good to hear! You’ll be prancing around again before you know it.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:25 pm
Thank you! It seems to be getting better by the day! 🙂
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March 18, 2015 at 11:30 pm
Focus on the novel Linda. You were born to be an author.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:25 pm
Thank you so much Cush – you have no idea how your encouragement made my day. 🙂
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March 18, 2015 at 11:29 pm
So glad it isn’t amputation time. Be thankful.. Never listen to Glaze, and pumice away. Seriously, God has spared you and. I am so glad.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:24 pm
Thanks very much, Leigh. 🙂 I’ll take a pumice over a bone saw any day!
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March 18, 2015 at 11:12 pm
I’m glad you sought a second opinion–I haven’t kept my malpractice insurance current. Glad you’re making progress, and good luck with the book.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:22 pm
Thanks very much, Glazed, both for your encouragement and for understanding that I felt I needed a second opinion. 😉
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March 18, 2015 at 10:05 pm
Poof, indeed, Linda G. You turned an amputation into something merely a major medical boo-boo. Ouch. I still think a blood blister sucks, my friend. Rest that foot. Edit away, wave that wand.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:21 pm
Thanks very much, Mr. Mark. It’s been a pretty good day today for the foot and for the editing too. 🙂
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March 18, 2015 at 8:52 pm
Great news Linda, I’m sure it couldn’t happen to a better foot.
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March 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Haha! Thanks very much, Michael. 🙂
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March 18, 2015 at 8:40 pm
I’m so glad you went to the dr! And hooray for no bone saws! I can’t imagine that pumice will feel good, but surely better than an open wound, right? 😀
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March 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm
It’s not so bad, actually. And my foot feels better already, so yay indeed! 🙂 Thanks for your comment, Joey!
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