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So, full of optimism, I went out on Saturday for a run-walk session after the rain. Slipped on some loose gravel and felt a wrench around my ankle and found myself on the ground. Called Mr grumpy to collect me and spent the weekend on the sofa. Went for an x-ray today because I still couldn't stand on it, and yes, I have a broken ankle ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Got a lovely black boot and the prospect of wearing it for 6-8 weeks. Gah!!!!!

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HeavyFoot profile image
HeavyFootGraduate10

Thatโ€™s rotten GOG. You will require a lot of husbandly pampering. Itโ€™s the law. ๐Ÿ˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toHeavyFoot

Thank you HF, he's got a look of imminent doom in his eyes. I think inside his head he's running round calling Don't panic, don't panic!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Oh noooooooo GOG, what bad news. Iโ€™m so sorry. I suppose you know what youโ€™re contending with which is one thing I guess. Doesnโ€™t make it any easier for you at the moment though. โ˜น๏ธ

Hereโ€™s a (((hug))) from me in the meantime. ๐Ÿ˜˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks cheeky. I can't quite believe it at the moment!

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Sorry about your injury GOG, that is dreadful news, I hope you're injury will heal as quickly as possible, in the meantime you can rest and read all the posts on this forum, like Cheekychipmunks I also will give you a Scottish (((hug)))

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toAlMorr

All hugs gratefully received Al, thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Oh no! Thatโ€™s not good ๐Ÿ™€ I really feel for you. When you feel like it you could work on your upper body a bit and return to running looking like Popeye ๐Ÿ’ช

Hereโ€™s a big virtual hug ๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Oh I like the sound of that your Maj! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช But maybe without the pipe ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Runawaytrainerโ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Spinach mixed with comfrey, aka "knit bone"?

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toRunawaytrainer

Really? Wow who knew! That Popeye knew a thing or two ๐Ÿ˜

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Noooo, that's rotten luck GoG. Painful too I should think...

Hugs to you, and speedy full recovery vibes too.

xxx

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks Blue, it's ok as long as I don't move... But it WILL get better.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear this, what an awful thing to happen. Massive hugs heading your way. ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks GH ๐Ÿ˜Š

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JonathanPGraduate10

Oh no GOG! You really have been in the wars over the last few months! Take care and virtual hug.๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toJonathanP

I'm keeping the local physios in business singlehanded ๐Ÿ˜ณ (footed?)

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Buddy34Graduate10

Oh no , that's not good news. Hope you're not in too much pain. Sending virtual hugs๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toBuddy34

Thanks buddy, I'm just keeping quite still for the time being with my foot on a pile of cushions.

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Sandraj39Graduate10

So sorry to read this GOG - what a horrible thing to happen! Lots of healing wishes coming your way...here's hoping you heal soon.๐Ÿคžx

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Thanks Sandra xx

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Oh! Oh! I am so sorry! That must have been really painful. Ohhh! Here are some flowers for you. ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’ They don't need watering so you won't need to give that job to Mr Grumpy. I do hope that you find all sorts of things that you can do over the next 6 weeks.

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

Thanks I love flowers! ๐Ÿ˜Š Just slightly concerned for the welfare of my tomato plants for the rest of the summer ๐Ÿค”

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Some of my plants even with my attention seem to struggle to thrive. What happened to my runner beans this year? I have no idea. Can you use crutches, not necessarily for gardening duties, but just to get about? I loved my crutches when I had a fractured pelvis. Without them I could not walk one step. With them I was away! Stairs as well!

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toover61andstilltrying

I've been issued with crutches because I mustn't put any weight on the foot. Not allowed to tackle stairs until I've had some practice with crutches, and we've got lots of steps and a sloping garden. so maybe in a couple of weeks I'll be able to venture down there. I was ridiculously pleased when I got them, and my friend has also offered the loan of a zimmer frame (!) this may be really useful for gardening once i can get down there. My runners are doing ok if a bit behind, but my peas are very shy. Probably been eaten by slugs now...

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Mum22boysGraduate10

Oh no, that's awful, sending hugs your way. I hope once the pain settles down a bit you can find some things to keep you busy and occupied... hopefully the time will fly by. Lots of tlc from Mr Grumpy needed!

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toMum22boys

Yep, I'll have no excuse for not finishing my crochet blanket now!

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Mum22boysGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Definitely not!! Enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

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CandyCoolGraduate10

What a shame itโ€™s my worst fear and I do feel for you. On the bright side no excuses to not catch up with all those box sets and books you have meant to read. Definitely a time to be spoilt rotten xx

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toCandyCool

Thanks candy, I'll tell Mr grumpy you said so ๐Ÿ˜‰

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linda9389Graduate10

Oh no! All my sympathy. I had four and a half months off last year with a foot stress fracture (one month wasted before the actual diagnosis, so you're already ahead of the game). It wasn't fun. Read my posts and you'll see there were dark moments! But. It wasn't all bad.

Looking back now here's some positive thoughts:

It really was just a small blip

My first comeback run was such an emotional highpoint, it's right up there with many positive milestones in my life

Finding Caroline Jordan youtube videos was a life saver

Discovering cycling for fitness (even with my orthopaedic boot) was a life changer - I loved it and still do, it saved my sanity and brought me back stronger than ever

C25K second time around was a lot easier

Many PBs have followed that lay off

I still love running

Stick around if you can, post your progress regularly and let the mass of support and encouragement here help you through this. Theres a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Hugs, positive thoughts and speedy healing ๐Ÿ˜˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thank you so much Linda, that's something to hang onto. I'll check out Caroline Jordan x

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linda9389Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Give yourself some treat time first, but her videos genuinely are great for hurt foot fitness. Take care ๐Ÿ˜˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Thanks my lovely. That first undiagnosed month must have fun for you..๐Ÿ˜ž

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linda9389Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

I resorted to tears in the dr's office to finally get a referral - I've no shame, whatever it takes ๐Ÿคฃ

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolinda9389

Absobloominlutely! Pity you had to resort to such lengths, makes me glad I went to the walk in centre (formerly known as A&E ๐Ÿ˜’) so got sent straight in for x-ray.

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

That is just not right! A total injustice at any time, but after all of your hard work? A crime against humanity doesnโ€™t begin to describe it! Stay strong grumps, you will get through this and come back better than ever. Hopefully you can still work on your hip? Large ๐Ÿค— from me.

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Not sure BC, the fracture clinic just called me, I have to be non weight bearing ๐Ÿ˜ฌ so this could take a while. And of course it's the same bleeping side as the dodgy hip. My left glutes however are having a terrific workout!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

None weight bearing, so crutches? You know that all you can do is follow the advice, but what awful luck!

Just finished my new exercises; took me an hour and a half!! Hopefully that will speed up when I get the hang of them. I canโ€™t moan though, glad to be on the mend.

Keep us updated grumps...feel free to moan incessantly!! ๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

Yep crutches, have to go and pick them up later. An hour and a half of exercises? Blimey O'Riley. That will keep you out of trouble ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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Beachcomber66Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Have to get up earlier โ˜น๏ธ

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toBeachcomber66

๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ˜‚

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Oh no that is such rotten luck and after everything youโ€™ve been through. Big healing hug from me too ๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSandie1961

Thank you Sandie x

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RunningroniGraduate10

Ouch! Poor you. Hope it mends soon . Big hugs. (((๐Ÿค—)))

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toRunningroni

Thanks Roni x

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Gwenllian1Graduate10

Oh how awful for you! Sending lots of virtual hugs!

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toGwenllian1

Thanks Gwen, I'll pop over to Welsh hills again when I need a bit of calm x

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

Oh no! Sorry to hear this. You must be feeling quite deflated. Keep your mind on what you CAN do but definitely allow all forms of cosseting! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSlinkymalinki

Thank you Slinks, yes deflated sums it up nicely!

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Sparkey500060minGraduate

Oh no - thank goodness you could call for a lift home. Wishing you a speedy recovery. x

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSparkey5000

Do you know, I always take my phone just in case but I nearly forgot it. I remembered as I was heading out of the door, and for a second I thought, oh never mind you're not going far. Thank goodness I thought better of it and went and found it.

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Damo61

Oh no. Hope you mend quickly.

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toDamo61

Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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TailChaserGraduate10

Oh no GOG, thatโ€™s awful news ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. Big hugs ๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค— and hope you heal quickly ๐Ÿ˜˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toTailChaser

Thanks TC x

Rowers profile image
RowersGraduate10

So sorry ๐Ÿ˜ฅbig hugs ๐Ÿค—

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WomangolferGraduate10

Oh no what rotten luck! That sounds very painful. Foot up and a lot of pampering called for. ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

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SybilwGraduate10

Oh no - so easily done! I hope Mr Grumpy steps up to the mark ๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿค—

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSybilw

He's doing his best Sybil. It's an interesting experience for us both ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Getfitok

Oh no! Hope itโ€™s not too painful & youโ€™re soon on the mend ๐Ÿ˜”

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toGetfitok

Thanks, I've just got my crutches so that's a start.

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Oh that's awful...you have every right to be a grumpy old girl right now!

Hope it's not too uncomfortable, virtual get well hugs coming your way ๐Ÿ˜˜

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toRun46

Thanks run 46, just keeping my feet up for now x

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Thatโ€™s the pits, virtual hug from both of us, heal well

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks you two xx

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Papillon17Graduate10

Sorry to hear this knowing you was just back on the comeback trail. Hope you manage to heal quickly. Plenty of rest it is. Good luck with the recovery.

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toPapillon17

Thanks Pap, my running feels like a game of snakes and ladders, and I just slid all the way down the big ๐Ÿ. Ah well, rest and start again I suppose. Nice to see you are still going great guns though ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Papillon17Graduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Thanks going strength to strength not running further though just consistently 5Ks but times improving nearly each run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ. You will be back.

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limberlouGraduate10

Oh no!! I fractured mine a couple of years ago just as Iโ€™d reached 10k runs!! I was gutted. Bit of advice though. Look on Amazon for a leveller for your other shoe. When I did mine they gave me a boot and wrist crutches and Iโ€™d also sprained my wrist so THAT was painful anyway. But I found that heaving my self about on lopsided shoes made my other hip ache a lot. I searched in Google and found out about these things, they look a bit like a strap on sandal and you can wear them over your ordinary shoe on your good foot and they level you up. Made all the difference to me

Some are quite expensive but mine was about ยฃ9

Actually just found this one

ossurwebshop.co.uk/even-up....

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolimberlou

Ooh inside knowledge, thank you Lou xx

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limberlouGraduate10

Iโ€™ve since lent mine to my niece who has broken her foot 3 times in the last couple of years

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolimberlou

Oh ouch. Same foot? I have so many questions... Poor girl!!!

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limberlouGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

If I can help with anything ? having been off for 3 months with mine. Just let me know xx๐Ÿ’•

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply tolimberlou

Thank you ๐Ÿ’•

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Iโ€™ve only just seen your post GOG, so Iโ€™m very late responding but Iโ€™m so sorry to hear about your ankle. How quickly our lives can change from bimbling along nicely to absolute s..t! Iโ€™m sure MrG will look after you well and I hope youโ€™re on the mend soon!

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grumpyoldgirlโ€ข in reply toOldgirlruns

๐Ÿ˜‚ Ain't that the truth! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Mr grumpy is still recovering from his first supermarket shop in lockdown (I've been doing it until now, he's working from home). Apparently people (men on their mobiles) were ignoring social distancing in there, so he was very much Mr grumpy by the time he got home ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Finally got my first online Sainsbury's slot for the weekend though, so he's been spared a return trip for now. Bless.๐Ÿ˜Š

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limberlouGraduate10โ€ข in reply togrumpyoldgirl

Yay!! Thatโ€™s good news I have always shopped with Sainsburyโ€™s online but used to like to pop in for a shop if I had time but I have been so glad of it since lockdown. Apart from a Farmbox of fruit and veg at the beginning ( which I would have continued with but they inexplicably put the price up from ยฃ11 to ยฃ17 the second week of lockdown ...hmm) I have done all my shopping through Sainsburyโ€™s. Then after the first month, when I accidentally ordered 1 banana instead of 1kg, I also pop in and grab a bunch of bananas in my little Coop, just down the road from me, on my way back from a run or a walk. They have been v good with whole SD thing since it started...limiting numbers of people in the shop when busy. I havenโ€™t ventured into a big supermarket since end of Feb.

My son, who was made redundant end of Feb, has got a part time position as an online shop picker at our local Tesco and he said lots of customer have no idea of Soc Distancing, leaning over him to get things, rather than just saying excuse me please.

Poor Mr G..

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