What Can Help Turbo's Ankle Heal Faster?

[turbo]

I won't say "E..." out loud. But you've convinced me to feel for you; not Duke.

Holly crap.

You can feel bad for Duke, too. He has a habit of flipping his muzzle up under my hands, arms, etc to get my attention. This afternoon, my foot (propped up on the ottoman) was the nearest part of me to him when he wanted to play ball. I screamed and he looked at me with sad eyes, like "What did I do?" I had to reassure him to get him to relax. He had been in an abusive environment at some point, judging from his reactions to people holding stuff that looks like a stick, etc, so I didn't want to let him feel sad about something beyond his control.

 

[turbo]

Ouch! I add my wishes in addition to all these others. (If the head-count of get-well-soon wishes was enough to heal, you'd be feeling like new already Turbo!)

Thanks pgp! I'm icing my ankle again, and waiting it out. At least tilling/planting season isn't right around the corner. That's a lot of work that requires standing, stooping, etc, so I hope that I'm mobile (even with some pain) by that time.

 

[dlgoff]

...(If the head-count of get-well-soon wishes was enough to heal, you'd be feeling like new already Turbo!)

I'm worried he's going to run out of beer long before that heals. :(

 

[turbo]

I'm worried he's going to run out of beer long before that heals. :(

I think Molson can keep ahead of me.

 

[Borek]

I guess Duke will get some pounds.

 

[turbo]

I guess Duke will get some pounds.

I have been eating less, and he might have to go on a bit of a diet, too.

 

[nismaratwork]

It' going to take awhile for the swelling and bruising to go away, I fell full weight on concrete steps with my foot twisted under so that the top of my foot hit the step, with me on top of my foot. Turbo's right, unless there is a break that needs setting, nothing to do but wait.

You really worry me sometimes Evo... this from a woman who's arm is in a pretzel more often than not!

@Turbo: Is that a causal link, you eat less, the boy eats less?

 

[rhody]

Turbo,

I know we discussed your ankle sprain during a chat session, and wish you a speedy recovery. I want you to know that if I send you a few of my hot peppers, it will go a long way in relieving the pain in your ankle. You will be too busy trying to keep the heat at bay once you sample them. I guarantee at least for a short period of time there is no way on Earth that the pain in your ankle could be worse. hehe.

Rhody... Evil pepper man... Virtually pets Duke, taking him for a virtual walk and to play.

 

[nismaratwork]

Turbo,

I know we discussed your ankle sprain during a chat session, and wish you a speedy recovery. I want you to know that if I send you a few of my hot peppers, it will go a long way in relieving the pain in your ankle. You will be too busy trying to keep the heat at bay once you sample them. I guarantee at least for a short period of time there is no way on Earth that the pain in your ankle could be worse. hehe.

Rhody... Evil pepper man... Virtually pets Duke, taking him for a virtual walk and to play.

Warned ya!...

Actually, you could add some dried seeds, crushed and powdered into that poultice I mentioned instead of another form of capsecin... just test it out first without the petrolatum.

 

[wolram]

I thought i was the klutz. with Evo a Close second, now i will have Right another name to the members klutz club,
Hope all well be good soon, take it easy.

 

[Evo]

I thought i was the klutz. with Evo a Close second, now i will have Right another name to the members klutz club,
Hope all well be good soon, take it easy.

You've had some whoppers Wolram, I still cringe when I think about your hips from that fall getting out of the tub. I think turbo may be trying to de-throne us. We *are* the reigning king and queen of natural disasters.

 

[turbo]

Thanks, Woolie. I'm so glad we moved out to the boonies. My organic-gardening neighbor came over this morning to take Duke for a long walk, then he took our trash to the transfer/recycle center. I won't be mobile for a while, but I'll get by with some help.

 

[dlgoff]

Thanks, Woolie. I'm so glad we moved out to the boonies. My organic-gardening neighbor came over this morning to take Duke for a long walk, then he took our trash to the transfer/recycle center. I won't be mobile for a while, but I'll get by with some help.

You are a lucky man for living in those boonies there and I envy the closeness of your neighbors.

I'd bet that your willingness to help others there will play a big roll in your recovery.

Best Regards

 

[turbo]

You are a lucky man for living in those boonies there and I envy the closeness of your neighbors.

I'd bet that your willingness to help others there will play a big roll in your recovery.

Best Regards

Thanks, Don. I heard through my wife that he told his daughter he'd never be able to pay me back for all the help I gave him this summer, handling logs, milling out framing lumber and boards, and building the addition. I'm sure he will give me as much help as he can - plus he is Duke's favorite person after me and my wife, so he's a great person to come walk him.

 

[turbo]

My wife got home a while back and had stopped in at the neighbor's place on the way. He not only walked my dog and hauled my trash today - he had ordered (surprise to me!) habanero seeds from his favorite supplier, and planted 50 of them today for me. He's starting them under grow-lights and will transfer them to his greenhouse when things warm up.

 

[nismaratwork]

My wife got home a while back and had stopped in at the neighbor's place on the way. He not only walked my dog and hauled my trash today - he had ordered (surprise to me!) habanero seeds from his favorite supplier, and planted 50 of them today for me. He's starting them under grow-lights and will transfer them to his greenhouse when things warm up.

Reaping what you sow man, very good to hear!

 

[turbo]

Reaping what you sow man, very good to hear!

We're still getting help from that quarter. It has been 12 days since the fall, but I'm still having trouble standing or walking without crutches. My wife commented about my unavailability last night. The person who does the laundry and folds and puts away the clothes is out of commission. The person who washes the dishes and puts them away is out of commission, as is the person who normally makes the bed, takes care of trash/recycling, fills the wood-box for our heat, does extensive food-prep and cooking, walks the dog, etc, etc. Now, we are looking at maybe 8 or more inches of snow overnight, and I won't be able to get out and clear that away. I sometimes feel useless, being out-of work due to disability, but it's nice to know that I'm doing enough to be missed when I'm out of the loop.

 

[Kevin_Axion]

I hope you feel better turbo. I know your pain, I once sprained my ankles when I jumped over a barrier and I landed on a loose brick. As stated I sprained both of my ankles and they swelled a lot, it took about a month for them to almost fully heal.

 

[turbo]

I hope you feel better turbo. I know your pain, I once sprained my ankles when I jumped over a barrier and I landed on a loose brick. As stated I sprained both of my ankles and they swelled a lot, it took about a month for them to almost fully heal.

Luckily, I have only managed to sprain one at a time. If both had been sprained this badly I'd be in a wheelchair.

 

[HeLiXe]

I didn't know! I hope you feel better soon turbo-1!

 

[nismaratwork]

Luckily, I have only managed to sprain one at a time. If both had been sprained this badly I'd be in a wheelchair.

Well, Duke has plenty of chances to make that happen while you're hobbled.

I hope that swelling goes down soon, but seriously, if you don't see major improvement over the next 14 days, SEE a DOCTOR and get an X-RAY! Please?

 

[HeLiXe]

Turbo hasn't seen a doc yet? Plz go Turbo! The orthopedic told me that the ligament problem thingy that happened when I sprained my wrist also happens with the knee...and the wrist thing really sux -_- I imagine the knee would be worse.

 

[myth_kill]

Thanks, Evo. My ankle is iced and elevated and getting more purple, though a bit of the swelling has subsided. No walking yet, though. Crutches only.

get well soon bro . hows it going on now?

 

[turbo]

get well soon bro . hows it going on now?

Swelling is subsiding slowly, and I can put some weight on the ankle. I'm still using one crutch for stability, and to keep from having to put full weight on the ankle. It has been two weeks now - sprains heal very slowly.

 

[nismaratwork]

Swelling is subsiding slowly, and I can put some weight on the ankle. I'm still using one crutch for stability, and to keep from having to put full weight on the ankle. It has been two weeks now - sprains heal very slowly.

Still, that's good improvement in 2 weeks, and indicative of a sprain, not the break I'd expected. Glad to hear it man, but don't test that foot, just keep icing, soaking, and let Duke chew on it.

 

[fuzzyfelt]

Hope you are soon mended, turbo. As nismar said, icing, soaking and resting is better than testing.

 

[dlgoff]

Swelling is subsiding slowly, and I can put some weight on the ankle. I'm still using one crutch for stability, and to keep from having to put full weight on the ankle. It has been two weeks now - sprains heal very slowly.

This is good news turbo. But knowing you; after being laid up for all this time, and I'm the same way, you'll be pushing it. So do be careful.

... but don't test that foot, just keep icing, soaking, and let Duke chew on it.

 

[rhody]

This is good news turbo. But knowing you; after being laid up for all this time, and I'm the same way, you'll be pushing it. So do be careful.

turbo,

I am sure you know this so don't take this as a nag, a friend at work broke his ankle and has not stepped on it in over 6 weeks, crutches only. His bad ankle leg muscles have shrunk about 20% or more, make sure you take the time and effort to rehab the unused leg.

Rhody...

BTW... Just saw some of the final touches on the bike today, the blood red thrust formula on each side of the swing arm looks very cool, as does the black/green/red E8 graphic on the tank insert near the handlebars. It should be done next Tues and after that I will decide how to photograph and video it. A labor of love coming to completion. Keep your head up, plan to stop by your way this summer with both bikes.

 

[turbo]

Well, here I am at the two-week mark. Coloration is not so angry, but swelling is still an issue.

 

[Ouabache]

Problem: How to avoid further injury between trips to the fridge for beer, and to the toilet afterwards.
Solution: Put a TV and Minifridge in the bathroom. Get help for this if needed to avoid further injuries

Genius!

Here is one design that incorporate these concepts. The Man's Bathroom.
Turbo, I wish you a quick recovery! It won't be long before that smoker & grill will be calling for you.