Friday, July 30, 2021

City Sidewalks, Killer Sidewalks, Give A CCA Fear... But In The Air There's A Feeling Of CASTmas

Thursday morning dawned early, at 9:25 for Mrs. HM. The Pony needed assistance to wash his thick curly Samson hair in the kitchen sink, where he propelled himself on his rolly chair. He and Farmer H left at 10:20 for the appointment with the orthopedic surgeon. The Pony had filled out the new patient forms that Farmer H brought home, and had two separate forms for his worker's comp claim that needed completion by the doctor. He also had his disk with the ankle x-ray.

The appointment was at 11:00. The Pony had said he would give me an update as soon as they were out. Noon rolled around, and still no news. I grew apprehensive. What if something was wrong with that ankle? Besides just being broken. What if there was an issue with the paperwork, which still listed the RIGHT ankle, instead of the broken LEFT ankle?

At 12:11, I got a text:

"In a walking boot. 6 to 8 weeks of it, and 10-12 total weeks before I can work."

"Good for the boot! Why so long?"

"That's normal, from what they said. It's because the broken part is where ligaments all connect. They don't want me twisting or bending the foot in a way that could pull them around."

"So the delay didn't hurt it?"

"Not according to them, no. But they did put in their report that treatment was delayed."

"Not even light duty?"

"Nope. They didn't put it on the form. They just checked the NO box on return to work."

"Okay. I'm relieved, but sorry it will take so long. Did you take form to the PO?"
 
"Yes. Copies saved on my phone. And the doctor's office said they were sending it, too."

The Pony DOES miss going to work. He said he told the union rep he finally had seen the specialist, and she asked, "Can you send me the form? LOL." So he did. There should be no shortage of that form making its way to someone who will know what to do with it.

Here's a view of The Pony's ankle, after taking off the splint that had been on it for two weeks:

 
The doctor said that the bruising often shows up on the leg, because of having the ankle elevated. The Pony said most breaks like this are like a vertical crack at the end of the fibula, but that his is more of a horizontal crack. He can have the walking boot, because the fibula is not weight-bearing.

 
Here's the walking boot. Picture taken while cranked back in the recliner, sticking the leg up in the air. That gray bubble is for pumping up the boot, for compression to make the ankle feel better and not swell. There's a valve below it to press for releasing the air. It has to be deflated before taking it off. The Pony can take it off to shower, or while he's sitting around with his ankle propped up. Right now he is still using his crutches, not putting full weight on it, because it hurts. He has another appointment in three weeks.

Farmer H and The Pony celebrated by feasting at Steak N Shake. And then going to Culver's for a chocolate malt and an ice cream cone. The Pony brought home about 1/3 of his malt, and put it in the freezer, later bequeathing it to me. Mmm.

This is the best day I've had in the past two weeks. The Pony, too!

7 comments:

Sioux Roslawski said...

What about the triangle tub? Can he still have his nightly soaks in that?

River said...

Nice spin on Silver Bells with your title. Hooray for The Pony getting the boot! At last. That ankle doesn't look pretty at all. How about a photo of his pretty hair next time instead?

Hillbilly Mom said...

Sioux,
YES! The Pony and the big triangle tub in the master bathroom were REUNITED FRIDAY NIGHT! Now that the raw flesh of his knee and elbow are healing, and the ankle can be released intermittently, nightly soaks are likely resuming. I cautioned The Pony to prop up the ankle, as two hours in the hot water might result in more swelling. In a week or two, the jets will probably help circulation and speed the healing.

By the way, Madam... did you send me a picture of gnarly feet? My gmail cautioned me that you might be a SCAMMER, because I haven't previously received anything from that email address. I saw the thumbnail, cut didn't click it open. Because of the scam warning, and... well... FEET!

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River,
Thanks. I know Sioux was hoping for another version of Steve Miller's "The Joker," but that well has run dry. Temporarily! So Silver Bells it was.

We are hoping The Pony doesn't FIGURATIVELY "get the boot" for being off work so long. I don't know if The Pony is willing to show off his thick luscious locks. As he describes them. Right now, they are quite frizzy and unkempt. Almost like a human Sweet, Sweet Juno trying to molt. Leaning against the leather recliner does those tresses no favors. Right after shampoo and conditioning, the curls take shape once again until the next wallowing against the recliner. I think he needs a hot oil treatment!

Sioux Roslawski said...

It WAS me. Too bad you didn't click on it. The thumbnail might not have allowed you to fully appreciate the one toe on each foot. Only two toes total. What harm could two little piggies do?

Hillbilly Mom said...

Sioux,
I WAS able to fully comprehend the horror of the two toes. Good thing I ASSUMED it was some freaky weirdo (as opposed to a sensible weirdo) doing a party trick (not a party which I would attend) by folding the other toes under, and using the middle toe to flip a bird. I am having a PTSD relapse at the reveal of the TWO TOES facts.

River said...

Definitely a hot oil treatment and possibly a finishing cream for after the shampooing, to hold the curl.

Hillbilly Mom said...

River,
His hair is better when it's not getting all static-y rubbing around on a chair-back! But still unruly. It at least needs a trim to shape it up. He uses a conditioner after shampooing, but I think he needs a heavy-duty conditioner, not just a regular one for regular people with uncurly hair.