Ankle Appraisal

07 April 2006, Camp Lemonier - Horn of Africa

Hmmmm. I wonder if this picture would qualify as my shot for"Half-Nekkid Thursday?"

Too late! It's already Friday back in the states...it's still Thursday in Hawaii and parts of Alaska though. Hmmmm. Oh well, who cares anyhow! My train of thought has derailed and its time to get back on track...

A quick update on the ankle: I am bearing full weight less than 48 hours after the injury. Stuffing it securely into a boot with an Ace wrap for safety and extra-strength Tylenol for all other matter has really paid off!

I didn't get a chance to rest my ankle too much - that is an entirely different subject altogether which I will elaborate upon a later date. Any way, I feel better - my ankle feels better, and the day thusfar is looking better when compared to yesterday.

I will say for the record that the picture does not do the wound justice. The for real "in living color" sight is something that a camera can barely do justice to! I will also state that it looks far worse than it feels. I walked a mile plus today on the darn thing and only have some residual tenderness along with some minor loss of lateral support. (Yes, I do know what I am doing here - thank you very much!) I've been telling my orthopedic patients for years to stick to "RICE-A" (Rest, ice compression, elevation and anti-inflammatories) so it just made good sense to follow my own advice, right?

Doctor heal thyself and all...

Originally published 07 April 2006 on the blog "Totum dependeat (Let it all hang out!)"