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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 08:17:03 AM
ALL THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL! last night i took my shoes off to take a shower .. went through the 'lower cabin' .. and picked up an american flag that was lying on honey hunk's sofa .. i didn't realize he had big heavy TV speakers on it .. and one came crashing down on my 'baby toe'! cut that sucker almost to the bone! yep! i bled like a 'stuck pig'!! Hank said i invented a few new words .. in a vry loud voice right after the crash ... and he came a-runnin'! being a type one diabetic .. i am so aware of toes and feet!!!! but one moment of carelessness! WELL .. i hopped in the shower to clean it off .. then honey man took me to the emergency room .. the "PA" .. (physician's assistant) said it fractured the bone .. he said the cut wasn't as DEEP as i imagined .. but they cleaned and 'glued' it shut and wrapped it next to my other toe (because of the break) .. and put me on antibiotics.
DANG! there went that fun trip with Kathy Sugarbucket to Indiana this morning! I have to try to 'keep off it' and not get it wet for the next 4 days .. then go let my doc look at it.
any little prayer-ettes you wanna' forward heavenward would be appreciated!
anyhoo .. i'm gonna' sit and watch movies on TV and make dollies over the next four days!
oh .. a story: when i got there .. they said they had JUST sent another diabetic lady home after fixing TWO of her toes that she ran her 'hoveraround' over!
the doc said i would do much better because she was 'quite old' .. 67 years old!!! HA! i looked at him with my wild-child hair and told him that was my EXACT age. he was shocked .. said he thought i was in my 40's .. GOD LOVE HIM!!! (he was sooooooooooooo YOUNG!) I guess being in your 60's sounds ancient to him!!!
hank and this 'kid' had a great conversation about playing RUGBY!
i'm hobbling today (with a clean white sock on .. not going anywhere near that dang sofa! .. and trying to keep cabin and creek from stepping on me!
WHAT WERE TV SPEAKERS DOING ON THE SOFA???? (hank got a wonderful new TV table for his big-screen tv .. and we assembled it .. he never did get the speakers hooked up .. jus' put them on the SOFA t'il he does!)
it hurt some in the middle of the night .. so instead of taking the 'pain pills' the hospital gave me .. i just popped a coupla' MOTRINS (i swear .. i would do commercials for them!!!!) and it hasn't hurt since! i don't like strong pain pills even if they are non-narcotic. do you guys take pain pills? i told this little Dr. Dude that the only time i had a codeine-based pain pill .. i fell asleep and dreamed i was a tree and had all my branches cut off!
i guess i can hallucinate pretty easily! (HA! sometimes without being induced to by drugs!)
well, i've rambled on and on about my little toe! but it seems to be my 'grande adventure' for the next few days!
whut cha'll up to today?
True Friends * Frannie
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 06:44:03 AM
Good news Frannie!
How about cowgirl boots???
Luna The Farm Lady
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 10:19:00 PM
well gurlfrenz .. my toot toot tootsie OWIE is goodbye! almost healed .. looks a little nasty .. but it's all closed up .. i'm finished with my cipro .. and my diabetes doc saw it last friday and said i had GREAT circulation in my feet .. and all looked to be o.k. OH YEAH! i'm gonna' wear COMBAT BOOTS from now on! xo
thanks for all your sweet wishes!
True Friends * Frannie
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 7:50:07 PM
Thand the goodness Frannie that you were able to have your tootsie checked out and that it seems to be healing despite the mixed up directions. Please stay off your feet gurl, I know that is hard for you, take some time to relax and chill for as long as it takes.
Can I regale you with my tales of woe of farming instead of toothe aches and such? Not woe really, just faaaaaatiiiiiguuuuueee! Took an hour long bath this evening to get the dirt and sweat off me. I'm taking a break tomorrow and I started with wine tonight!
Luna The Farm Lady
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| keeperofthehome |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 3:01:46 PM
Oh goodness, how painful! I'll say a quick prayer for your speedy recovery!
Blessings!
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 2:52:46 PM
Glad to hear everything is ok. Take care of yourself! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 2:41:54 PM
update on my baby toe! i swear .. i wouldn't even give it a second thought . except for the diabetes-thingie!
i was 'seeping' little drops of blood .. (and i thought the wound had been GLUED totally shut!) decided i'd better get to the doc right away. he was at the hospital .. but came in just as his nurse was 'cleaning it up' .. and i know i complain to honey hunk all the time about how he 'scares' me with things he'll say .. (twice .. he had me thinking i 'might' have breast cancer!!) but hank says .. be GLAD that he puts you through immediate and complete tests (even though we might be paying his and his doc friends he refers us to .. mortagage payments!) hank says .. IF you do get something .. he'll find it and do what it takes to have it taken care of before it does turn 'bad'.
well, he bopped in just before i left his office .. looked at it .. and said it 'bothered' him! CRAPOLA! i just told him 'DON'T SCARE ME!!!' .... i think he got the message .. but he said (as he always does) .. i'm going to call in a favor of a specialist friend of mine (because of your diabetes) .. he called .. and got me an appointment for as soon as i could hobble over there! (across the street).
LORDY! i think EVERYONE knows HANK .. and they are all in 'awe' of his adventures! usually talking with him about half my appointments time about boats and hiking and sailing and travelling!) this doc was no different! BUT .. he was VERY re-assuring .. (my regular doc's nurse thought it might be infected .. she took a swab of it to have a lab check it) .. meanwhile, the specialist cleaned it (i was supposed to be changing the bandage each day .. BUT .. the WRITTEN record that i had from the hospital said .. (and I was also told): do NOT get it wet .. and do NOT put 'ointments' or other antibiotics on it because the 'glue' can come lose! they had also TAPED it to my next toe (and the cut is BETWEEN those toes on my pinkie-toe) .. and the instructions said to NOT untape it .. WELL .. how can i CLEAN it if i can't untape it or get it wet!
WELL .. i got 'clotted blood' and goop built up on it! the doc cleaned it out .. said it was NOT infected (from his mouth to God's ear!) he said he wasn't even sure i needed to be on the antibiotic .. but HONIES .. "homey ain't comin' offa' that until it is all used up!! (he said that was o.k. too). I go back to him on Monday .. UNLESS .. it starts hurting, i get a fever, throw up, swelling, red streaks!)
meanwhile .. i am to put 'betadine' on it daily .. and change the dressing .. they gave me a cool 'shoe' .. (i asked if they also had it in PINK .. and could they give me a matching one for my RIGHT foot ... they didn't and they didn't!) this shoe makes me hold my toes straight without 'taping' them.
well, this little 'sissy' is gonna' go put her feet up and cut out some dollies while watching movies!
NOW .. ya'll regale me with tales of your latest 'toothache, ingrown-toenail, splinter or tick-bite!'!!!
True Friends * Frannie
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 2:33:40 PM
Well Frannie what did the doc say, everythings good I hope. Hope you have a great day out by the lake! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 06:56:22 AM
goin' to the doc this morning to have him take a peek at it. i didn't realize until last night that it is seeping little droplets of blood every now and then (i've been walking on it!) ... now i have it stuck up in the air likei had on a pair of wizard shoes! i think he will clean it out and change the tape on it. don't have any pain with it .. no swellling .. i'm sure it's black and blue under the tape though.
then .. i'm gonna' go sit by the lake and read a good book while honey hunk does his 'sculling'. a nice day for being outside! xo
True Friends * Frannie
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| shepherdwagen |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 12:24:38 AM
How are you doing? Toes are nasty to break--it's not like you can cast them that's why they were taped. My sister used to get her toes broken all the time when she had horses over 20 years ago.
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 05:23:36 AM
Oh, Frannie! I'm so sorry! I'll be thinking of you!
You have the BEST attitude about EVERYTHING. I swear, I'd be feeling sorry for myself...not you!...you're planning a social gathering! Your attitude really is amazing...and THAT will help you heal faster than anything. Keep us posted! |
| katie-ell |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 04:03:53 AM
Poor Frannie! I know how you were looking forward to your trip to Indiana. And it is worrisome to have a toe injury as a diabetic . . . but you need to focus on healing thoughts, not worrisome thoughts. Do some visualization meditation, seeing your toe healed and whole again, with good circulation in that little toe. Sending some healing thoughts your way . . . katie
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 03:49:20 AM
hurt the first night .. two motrins took care of that .. been pain free ever since .. toes are 'taped' so the bones will heal straight (i hope! i hope!) i might be hobbling on sunday .. but am looking forward to seeing you and alan and kathy and eddy .. it's been sooooooooo long it seems since i've been here to gather with gurlfrenz! xo
lunch about one-ish?? kathy and eddy go to church .. so they will be over afterwards. xo
True Friends * Frannie
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 7:20:46 PM
ouchie ouchie ouchie girl! I know that hurts. Take good care and if i can help, I'm not that far off.....
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 2:49:54 PM
well .. chile .. if i don't get any complications .. you are right! i was ALL PACKED!!!
next time!
True Friends * Frannie
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 2:47:05 PM
Frannie,
So sorry to hear about your mis-hap. My oldest son, when he was a baby jumped off the couch with his heavy white lace up shoes on and landed on my little toe. BROKE IT. I know they hurt.The good news is they usually heal pretty fast.I think the owrst part is missing the trip with Sugar!
NANCY JO
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 2:03:18 PM
angie .. tell me more about those magnets. why hasn't my endocrinologist mentioned them? i'll have to ask her .. she is a very well known doctor in louisville.
i must have LOTS of feeling still in my toes .. everytime the nurse or doc touched my feet last night .. it made me laugh cuz' it tickled so.
and WOWZER! i don't know why .. but after taking those two otc MOTRIN .. my toe has not hurt at all.
almost ready to go 'dancin'!!
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 1:54:56 PM
Frannie. That must of hurt like the dickens! I know, I have banged my toes up so many times! Tom says it's because I NEVER look down! He's right but I'll never admit it. I will say prayers for your healing with no problems. A number of our friends are diabetic so I know the risks. Sorry about you missing your trip, I know you were looking forward to it.Take it easy and keep your feet up,4 days will go quickly.
Hugs MJ
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 1:39:44 PM
Frannie, My dad was a diabetic so I know how careful you have to be so prayers are being said for a fast, recovery, with no complications. I'm the same way about taking medicine all I take is Exedrin. But dont think Ive ever had a problem with dreamin I was a tree!lol Guess thats the advantages of not taking pills! Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| Back Home Again |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 11:43:15 AM
Frannie....Oh I am so sorry about your toe! I just sent you an email and rambled on about stuff cause I didn't know you had broken your toe!*## So in addition to the "ramblings" in my email ..... I am sending positive thoughts to you for a very quick recovery!
Until Later,
Audrey
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| Marcy |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 11:11:00 AM
(((Frannie))) sending out hugs and the best of wishes that you feel better soon. Please let us know how you are doing. Stay off of the foot and take care,
Marcy
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| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 10:56:42 AM
Ouch, Frannie. Don't tell me it don't hurt. I once broke my middle toe when I went to kick the dog who was drinking from the toilet and he moved. I let out quite a string of colorful words!
You in army boots...mmmm. I think you'd look really cute in them. Or you'd make them look cute. Either way, I like the idea.
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 10:35:25 AM
Oh, dear!! Frannie, I cannot imagine how much that hurt! Keep your foot up and I'll be praying for a quick recovery for you.
Karin
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 09:56:38 AM
THANKS SWEETIE ..
NOW .. DON'T ANYONE TELL ME ANY 'SCARY STORIES' ABOUT LOSING TOES OR FEET!!!
XO
True Friends * Frannie
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| Annika |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 09:52:03 AM
Owie owie owie indeed! You take care of that toe Miz Frannie. Prayers and healing mojo sent your way.
Hugs and healing wishes
Annika
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| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 09:47:33 AM
Frannie
have you thought of putting magnets your bandage? It helps draw the blood to the area. Actually, they make shoe inserts with magnets which are fantastic for diabetics because it helps the feet get more blood flow all around. Just a thought. Hope your toe heals soon!!!
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