Pain and tears update from this morning

[Fattytumtum]

Thanks everyone for your support, all your lovely comments have made me smile but cry again. Anyway, the pain in my chest got quite bad so I was persuaded to take a trip to A&E. It seems I've cracked a rib and possibly broke my toe. The Doctor was lovely, and seemed impressed with my running achievements. You would have thought that my large lady lumps would have protected my rib cage though, there is no justice. I'm a little out of breath just climbing the stairs. I've been prescribed a cocktail of drugs, so I think I might be out for a week or two, but have decided not to quit. Mind those curbs everyone. Klare xxx

[kt12345 Graduate]

Wow no wonder you cried! Hope you get better soon!!

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to kt12345]

Thanks KT. Just feeling sorry for myself

[lemondoodle]

Wow, that's really tough. So glad you won't quit though: such bad luck.

(I hope your son redeems himself with this news.)

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to lemondoodle]

Ha, can 15 year olds redeem themselves? It's his fault I started all this betting me I couldn't stop smoking and get fit.

[lemondoodle in reply to Fattytumtum]

ooh, a bit of motivational, no more dinners/tv/wifi til you grovel your apologies might work wonders

[ju-ju- Graduate]

oooo you poor thing...take care of yourself, and let your body heal...

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks Panther.

[P1glet1 Graduate]

I hope your son feels suitably guilty. Get better soon xx

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to P1glet1]

Thanks Piglet, I'll soon bounce back x

[TurboTortoise Graduate]

You poor thing - but you carried on running with a cracked rib! That's amazing. Take care - you are definitely allowed to self-medicate with a large glass of wine now.

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to TurboTortoise]

Thanks Turbo, I'm trying a new experiment as I type, wine and cracked rib, feels good so far

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Oooh, no wonder it hurt - how on earth did you manage to carry on? Take care of yourself and don't rush out there until your body has had a chance to mend - but we all know you aren't really going to give up are you? Addicted and proud like the rest of us!

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

No, I'm not a quitter Ully, just feeling sorry for myself with a large dose of embarrassment. I'll pick myself up and get back out there as soon as I can

[nextjenn Graduate]

Oh wow, and you finished 5k!? Amazing! Feet up and focus on getting back out there. Bet that showed your son! Take care and keep us updated x

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to nextjenn]

Thanks Jen, keep focusing on those times. You're now running for both of us, as we have similar times

[nextjenn Graduate in reply to Fattytumtum]

Will do! Wont let you down

[nextjenn Graduate in reply to nextjenn]

When I have been ill/unable to run in the past few weeks, I printed all of my running blog posts, run info and pictures off and made myself a running journal in date order. I did it in the time I would have been running. It was a positive thing to do that reminded me it was ok to be out of action a little cost me £2 but I keep flicking through it and cheering myself up!

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to nextjenn]

I pulled all my blogs together last week for an article for my employers live well work well website to encourage others, so I shall read them. Thanks for the advice

[Hidden]

OMG! That fall was nasty.

Glad you got yourself checked out and you're okay.

It's great to read you've got that fighting spirit to continue.

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Viktor, I will get back

[Jenner78 Graduate]

Oh no! Paracetamols were definitely not enough then. It sounds pretty painful, take things easy. Maybe your 15 year old will help you out whilst you are on the mend. Treat yourself to a big glass of wine and some chocolate purely for medicinal purposes of course.

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Jenner78]

Following your advice on medication to the letter, plus movie with my husband and daughter who have been fabulous all day

[Fitfor60 Graduate]

So sorry Sending you big hugs Look after yourself

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Thanks FF60, hugs received am feeling better, wine = no pain

[Lovefood1984 Graduate]

Get well soon! and I'll keep watching for those pesky curbs

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Lovefood1984]

Thank you, make sure you do keep an eye out. The one that got me just jumped up out of nowhere

[Rockette]

Get well soon & take care

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Thank you, I guess I've joined you on the sidelines cheering everyone else on for the time being

[Saruma Graduate]

Ouch ouch ouch! What a trooper to carry with a cracked rib and damaged toe. Take care, plenty of rest and TLC - you'll soon be back XX

[Fattytumtum Graduate in reply to Saruma]

Thank you Saruma. To be fair it didn't hurt that much at the time. Adrenalin I guess