What they said. Keep the brace on for 2 more weeks.
Mal: How come you didn't turn on me, Jayne? Jayne: Money wasn't good enough. Mal: What happens when it is? Jayne: Well... that'll be an interesting day.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
le nubian - Jan 14, 2012 8:44:09 am PST #5661 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Steph L. - Jan 14, 2012 8:47:08 am PST #5662 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Pix, I don't know what kind of brace you're wearing, but this is the brace I wore for a couple months after a horrible sprain: [link] I recommend it very, very highly. It's fantastic support, and the many different ways it can be adjusted is excellent.
Basically, I sprained my ankle horribly enough that the doctor told me that breaking it would have been "better" in that a break would heal faster than my sprain. The ASO brace had me walking around normally (while wearing it) within a day or two. It isn't the prettiest thing around, but it is pure gold in terms of supportiveness.
t edit None of that was to say you *should* switch braces, but if you aren't satisfied with how supportive yours is, I thought I'd throw the link out there.
brenda m - Jan 14, 2012 10:17:38 am PST #5663 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
My brain translated that link as "assankle." Not to be confused with asshooks. Or ASSCAPS. Unless you're into that.
sj - Jan 14, 2012 10:38:57 am PST #5664 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Pix, I have no advice about the ankle, but I hope it starts to feel better soon.
Askye, I'm sorry to hear you're having car trouble.
House hunting did not go well today. There is one more house to look at, but they wouldn't let us in today because they're having an open house tomorrow. So we drove by it today, and it looked promising enough that we'll attend the open house.
Cass - Jan 14, 2012 11:54:57 am PST #5665 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Basically, I sprained my ankle horribly enough that the doctor told me that breaking it would have been "better" in that a break would heal faster than my sprain.
I had a car roll onto my ankle when I was 15. Crushed everything (muscles, tendons, ligaments) except the bone. Would have been better to just break some bones. That thing was wrapped, braced and I was on crutches for a long time. It did heal but it's a long recuperation and taking care to not aggravate it was key. Being 15, I clearly reaggravated it a couple of times.
No, my driver's ed teacher never forgot our group.
JenP - Jan 14, 2012 2:33:58 pm PST #5666 of 30001
Generally, I enjoy living by myself, though I haven't for several years until now. But it's great! Except I forgot about when you hab a code, you have to drag your own ass out into the cold to buy drugs and soup. Dammit.
But I do feel better after a shower, and I think I even feel up to doing laundry and washing dishes.
sj - Jan 14, 2012 4:15:55 pm PST #5667 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
{{{{{Scrappy}}}}} I'm sorry.
Zenkitty - Jan 14, 2012 5:04:19 pm PST #5668 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Oh, Scrappy, I'm so sorry!
Beverly - Jan 14, 2012 5:16:13 pm PST #5669 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Oh Scrappy, that's so hard. I'm so sorry.
Pix - Jan 14, 2012 5:18:15 pm PST #5670 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Scrappy, I am so sorry about both pieces of horrible news you got today.