Worst Christmas Ever

Several weeks ago I made a post about spraining my ankle. Well, it turns out that I managed to break some bones, and then dislocate the joint by continuing to walk on it. Neuropathy is a bitch.

My ankle eventually did started hurting so I went to urgent care on Christmas Eve. After a four hour wait, I finally got an x-ray of my ankle and foot, and it looked bad. I was sent to the ER and underwent emergency surgery Christmas morning.

Due to the multiple fractures, the orthopedic surgeon put in a large bar and several screws into my leg and foot. Obviously I cannot put ant weight on it so the past few days have been tough. I did see the surgeon again after being discharged from the hospital, and we scheduled the second surgery for next Wednesday. This will put a large rod in my foot, ankle, and leg, and fuse the entire joint so I can walk.

If the surgery is successful, then I will have a two to three month recovery where I cannot put weight on my right foot. This sucks but at least I will not have all this metal on the outside of my foot.

It is kind of scary how a momentary bad decision can impact your life. What if I did not go to the holiday party? What if I did not meet up with my coworker friend who wanted to roller skate? What if I took off my skates and walked back to the bench after the first fall? What if I got an x-ray the next day instead of waiting for three weeks? So many what ifs?

This definitely puts a temporary halt to my retirement plans. I do not even know what to do next? Take vacation days? Go on medical leave? I guess I am just focused on being able to walk in the future.