I'll mention it to him and see what he thinks! 
I'm going to do a quick update in the next post. Thanks for the good wishes - please keep sending pixie dust!
He thinks something's going on with the Achilles tendon because I have no range of motion in my foot or toes and pain in that area of my heel. My foot is swollen and bruised everywhere.
Well my friends ... I went to my regular doctor today because my foot isn't feeling any better. They squeezed me in at the end of the day. The doctor said it's probably a Level 3 sprain. He insisted - no ifs, ands or buts about it - I have to see an orthopedist ... TOMORROW. In fact, he asked if I had trip insurance because he said he'd rather I not try to walk at all and if it were up to him, we wouldn't be going to Disney. Unfortunately, we do not.
He feels sure they will at minimum put me in an air cast; more likely, a traditional cast.
No more walking without the crutches, period. He insists on the ECV for Disney, cast or no cast, period.
Please send pixie dust my way!! I need it!! I'm begging for it!! I'd love some pixie dust from you lurkers, too!
I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.
Well my friends ... I went to my regular doctor today because my foot isn't feeling any better. They squeezed me in at the end of the day. The doctor said it's probably a Level 3 sprain. He insisted - no ifs, ands or buts about it - I have to see an orthopedist ... TOMORROW. In fact, he asked if I had trip insurance because he said he'd rather I not try to walk at all and if it were up to him, we wouldn't be going to Disney. Unfortunately, we do not.
He feels sure they will at minimum put me in an air cast; more likely, a traditional cast.
No more walking without the crutches, period. He insists on the ECV for Disney, cast or no cast, period.
Please send pixie dust my way!! I need it!! I'm begging for it!! I'd love some pixie dust from you lurkers, too!
I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.
Well my friends ... I went to my regular doctor today because my foot isn't feeling any better. They squeezed me in at the end of the day. The doctor said it's probably a Level 3 sprain. He insisted - no ifs, ands or buts about it - I have to see an orthopedist ... TOMORROW. In fact, he asked if I had trip insurance because he said he'd rather I not try to walk at all and if it were up to him, we wouldn't be going to Disney. Unfortunately, we do not.
He feels sure they will at minimum put me in an air cast; more likely, a traditional cast.
No more walking without the crutches, period. He insists on the ECV for Disney, cast or no cast, period.
Please send pixie dust my way!! I need it!! I'm begging for it!! I'd love some pixie dust from you lurkers, too!
I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.
Like mxkris said, at least you shouldn't have any problems actually *riding* the rides.
My Bearcats actually won their game, but I am one of those crazed sports fans who gets up and yells at the refs, jumps up and down, screams, etc. DH thinks I'm crazy, but I have fun!
Level 3 sprain? Ouch!!
*hugs* I knew that wasn't what you want to hear. I feel absolutely terrible for you!
I can't believe that the darn ER doctor said that you would be better after three days. That's just crazy stupid. I wonder if he was new or something..
I feel so bad for you! Sending you lots and lots of
Ugh, that's awful! Good luck at your appt!
Here's a bunch of pixie dust for you
And some flowers too
Sending you so much pixie dust!!
Please let us know how your appointment goes - I guess Disney on an EVC is better than no Disney at all, but that really is a bummer
My dad and brother are like that. When my sister was trying to describe to me how mellow one of my brother's cats is, she said, "He sits beside Dave while Dave's watching TV -- even when Dave's watching football."
There's a mini-shower of pixiedust for you, and some good wishes, too.
Our dogs would always run for the downstairs when I would start yelling at the TV. Poor things - I guess they thought they were in trouble! The cat we used to have would sleep through anything, including my NFL-induced craziness. How did you appointment go today??
I'm hoping to be walking well enough to be able to attempt mini-golf, but we'll have to wait and see. I go back two weeks after our trip so he can remove the cast and evaluate the ankle.
The verdict is in ... I have a Grade 2 sprain of my ankle. The orthopedist feels sure I rolled it somehow. He gave all the long names for the tendons around my ankle and said they were all pulled out of whack.
They tried to put me in an aircast, but the ones they had were either too tight around my calf or they put waaaaay too much pressure on my ankle.
Very long story short, I'm in a regular walking cast. HOWEVER, being the good little DISer that I am ... I GOT IT IN LIME GREEN!
Took a photo of it, but can't find the book with my Photobucket password in it, so it will have to wait.
The orthopedist said I can do short walks on the cast, but I will need an ECV at Disney for sure. He said if I want to stand in very short lines, I'm allowed - otherwise, he wants it iced and elevated as much as possible when I'm not at the parks.
So there you have it! Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes publicly and privately - I appreciate it!
on the lime green!!! My Vera Bradley hipster for this trip is in the Lime's Up pattern....love it! Anyways....I hope that you recover quickly and that you're still able to enjoy your trip.
Crowds should be low so that will make navigating a little easier. I'd definitely be practicing though
Make sure you have a good black sharpie!
She'd sit through most football games, but if it was a really important one and my dad and brother got really loud, she'd finally haul herself up the stairs and glare at my mother until mom went down and got the blanket and got the dog all settled in their bed. 
). Seconding the recommendation that you practice before going, and hoping the crowds are light for you. Sending you some goodvibes and pixie dust!
So sorry that you had to end up in cast, but a big
Oh no, I guess you guys won't be doing any swimming! But I do love the lime green
Way to go with the lime green
That really stinks that you will need the ECV, but like others have said, you'll be forced to slow down and enjoy the sights more. Either way, you're still going to Disney
Just stay upbeat and enjoy your trip, it will still be great, just a little different
Love the lime! Everything will still be great...just a bit slower! You guys will still have a great time.
Just think now you get some great character signatures on the cast!
When our basenji got old and cranky, mom used to wrap her up in "her blanket" on "her chair" in the family room, and pretty much nothing would get her out of that. We'd have to pry her out and drag her off if we had enough guests to be wanting that chair.
Well, that's a bummer, but I guess it'll be an opportunity to "slow down and smell the roses" (and maybe take a break in that little pavilion by the rose garden with a Dole whip
I never in a million years would have thought the week before my trip would be like this. Just goes to show you can prepare and prepare, plan and plan, but no matter what you just can't prepare or plan for everything. 
Just goes to show you can prepare and prepare, plan and plan, but no matter what you just can't prepare or plan for everything.
Sorry your trip had to be a reminder of that, but I hope you have a great time anyhow.
What a crazy experience this has been.
