Well, I don't know how to begin this update other than to say I think I have a big dark cloud hanging over me!
Last Tuesday evening (July 13), following 2 dislocations of my right shoulder, I was in my kitchen preparing dinner and dropped a knife which landed directly on my right foot causing a deep laceration above my right toe. So.... off to the ER again I go. To make a long story short, not only did I lacerate my foot, but I managed to sever a tendon! The nurse at the ER told me that I needed to consult either a Podiatrist or Orthopedic surgeon right away as tendons need to be surgically repaired within 48 hours.
Fortunately, since I was already being treated for my shoulder, I was able to see my Orthopedic doc the following day and had surgery to repair my right Extensor Hallucis Longus (EHL) tendon on Thursday, July 15.
So, presently, my right arm is constrained as a result of having to stay in an immobilizer for 3 weeks to help repair the shoulder, and my right foot is bandaged and booted. The good news is that they outfitted me with a weight bearing boot (since I cannot use crutches) which helps me get around fairly easily.
The nurse at the ER was really funny. When she discharged me she said that they normally give crutches to patients who have injured their foot. However, in my case, because of my already injured shoulder, if she gave me crutches, I'd be back in the ER within a few hours with a a head injury!!
I am doing my best to keep a positive attitude throughout all of this craziness. Fortunately, I have been able to work from home this week. Unfortunately, my running is on hold indefinitely. I know that I will NOT be running the half-marathons that I had previously planned in August and September. I think my earliest race will be in November.
Off to the doctor this afternoon for my first post-surgical visit. Everything feels fine down there so I am hoping to get a good report. He originally told me to expect a 4 to 6 week recovery period so it looks like I have 3 to 5 weeks to go!!
John
