- Bone bruising (fractures under the soft surface of the bone) within my knee
- 2 torn medial hamstrings on the inside of my thigh
- Medial ligament torn off the bone
- Severe damage to the muscle on the outside of my thigh
A year later I can walk but have a pronounced limp. I'm no longer on Tramadol but have to use a walking stick if I go out and still have difficulty with lots of simple things including put a sock on my right foot.
I'm hoping to make a full recovery and am aiming to be able to run with Oscar again.
A year ago I considered two women to be very close friends.
One has been absolutely amazing. Without her help we would have probably have to re-home Oscar as I couldn't cope with him at all. She came in to help me nearly every lunch time for 7 months to walk both dogs, bring me something to eat & drink and help me to the loo etc. On rare days when she couldn't help DH would take half a day off work as I really couldn't cope all day on my own. When physiotheraphy finally started DH would drop me off on his way to work & she would pick me up as I wasn't allowed to drive until the end of May.
I haven't heard from the other friend since February or March.
It's really proven to me that when things get tough you find out who your friends are!
I've put some weight on due to the pain killing properties of chocolate and a total inability to exercise but have decided to forget about dieting this Christmas. Last year the celebrations were a fog of pain to be honest and I just want to relax and enjoy the time with my family this year. When I can move without pain I'm hoping to be able to exercise again.
I gave this amazing friend a present last week of pure cashmere yarn from ColourMart as a 'Thank You for Everything' present and it brought tears to her eyes
Now if I could only shake off this stinkin' cold.......
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Well that sure makes for a fairly crummy year. Glad to hear that you're finally on the mend.
Merry Christmas! Woof! Woof! (Gypsy had to get her woofs in.)
Hiya, it is hard to believe it has been a year already since it happened, but then I guess for you it seems much longer dealing with it on a daily basis. I agree with the fact that you truly find out who your friends are. I am glad you at least had one decent friend who stepped forward to help you. Hope you have a great Christmas this year. Beverley xx
I hope next year will be much much better for you!
I'm sorry to hear you had such a tough year! I am sure your friend is as thankful for her present as she is for having you in her life. As I also have a cold of the Yorkshire variety, I pass some tissues and tea :)
It was lovely to meet you at Lydia's in October. Hope 2011 brings a full recovery : )
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