Salt of the Earth

well- after a sleepless night last night I convinced myself to go to the doctor this morning for my foot/ankle. I made sure to drink plenty of liquid so that when she told me the damage I could actually form tears, and cry -just to make myself feel better! After X-Rays, a consult and all that stuff we determined that I fractured my foot and ankle in 3 different places. She was going to cast it on Monday- but since I will be out of town she had me fitted for a walking boot. I’ll be in it for a month- then a smaller one after that. The good news- I can take it off to shower. I can still walk- slowly but hey-i’ll take that over crutches.

I also discussed my blood test results with her. She is referring me for further testing with a ‘blood’ doctor. My body has somehow lost it’s ability to absorb iron. So when i get back from vacation i have to go back for more x-rays (foot) and another blood test. No blood transfusion as of yet! yippee!! She has some theories about the reason- which are a little scary for me. I’m not gonna worry about them until they are confirmed.

I feel better -tummy bug wise. Doc said this bug is a doosey and it hangs on for days and days. She told me to carb it up and fiber it down for the next few days.

Harry Potter book is getting good.

more later
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