I've always been stubborn about my own medical needs. It took 5 years of living with depression before I finally went in and admitted I had a problem.
I once dropped a can of supplemental baby formula on my foot but didn't "have time" to go in until a couple months later. It was broken and contining to walk on it had only caused calcium deposits to form bone spurs instead of healing.
This time I've outdone myself. A few months ago I started feeling uncomfortable. An ache in the bottom of my left foot.
I ignored it. Just working long hours, probably just tired, besides, it felt better over the weekend.
But it got worse, and worse over time. Started taking pain meds and kept ignoring it. It kept getting worse and soon I was walking around work with no shoes on to take pressure off.
For weeks this kept up, in so much pain I feel like a cripple. But I have to work. I am my children's sole provider. I keep that roof over our heads and put that food in the dog bowls.
So I worked through it. Until this past weekend when I was waking up still in pain. Tuesday I was freaking crying on my shift at work and pretending everything was okay.
So I finally broke doen and went to Urgent Care.
They took 9 X-Rays. Nine. They said they couldn't see anything but gave me some funny looks and made me an appointment with orthopedics the following day.
Aaaand this happened.
Such a severe case of Plantar Faciitis (sp) that the doctor told me if I do not stay off my feet as much as possible I will need surgery to correct the problem.
So I get a great big boot and an insert for my other foot to keep the same thing from happening on the other side as well.
I have to keep that boot on for 3 weeks, and if there is no improvement from the physical therapy and the boot, surgery is a thing in my near future.
Walked in to work today and told them what the doctor said. The manager said to me "Too bad you work somewhere that keeps you on your feet. You'll be on line today."
😒
That doesn't fly. I have people who need me.
So I have a damned chair, and a whole lot of looks and snide comments. I got this way working for you!
I'm a crabby tree today you guys.
And I'm asking you, please don't do this to yourselves. I know I'm not the only one out there. I know you're busy. I know you cannot afford to take the time off. I know you think it will resolve itself. But sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you are crippling yourself over it.
Take care of yourselves, please. Your children and your body will thank you!
And yes, this is my excuse for not posting the last couple of days. I will get the trio together tonight and get the winners of the #litterwalk posted either tonight or tomorrow, thank you for your patience!
Love to you!