I have a broken rib!

[CDoobee]

I had an xray yesterday that shows I DO have a broken rib. I knew it sure hurt! All I did was reach down while sitting in a chair to pick up stuff (okay, okay, it was baby Tootsie Rolls! )being thrown from a float during a parade! I did 10 days ago Sunday, May 4th. I did the same thing last year while vacuuming under a bed. It felt the same anyway, but no fracture showed up that time. I guess I better start taking some calcium!

So much for exercising for a while longer yet.

Debbie

 

[kamgen]

Sorry Debbie! This has not been a good week! Yesterday I sprained my ankle AND foot....ugh! Looks like the two of us aren't exercising much now!

Smile!
Kamy

 

[Beanie]

Ouch Debbie!! That sounds painful! So sorry to hear about that!! I hope it heals quickly for you!

 

[Mskanga]

Ouch Debbie and Kamy, here is some extra super dooper strong healing PD going your way , so you can soon get better and jump right back onto the waggon with us, where you belong!

 

[CathyCanada]

Just goes to show that Tootsie Rolls are bad for you!!

Hope you feel better soon!
CC

 

[CathyCanada]

And you too, Kamy!! I missed your post until after I had replied!
Wishing you both a quick healing!
CC

 

[geetey]

Debbie, I hope you are feeling better soon! Viactiv chews are a great way to get that calcium (since you mentioned the Tootsie Rolls ).

Kamy! Goodness! Let's not start an injury trend now. I hope you are feeling better soon!!

 

[nativetxn]

YIKES, Debbie. You'd definitely better get to taking some calcium.

A broken rib is just so miserable. Are you all taped up? Did they tell you just to take ibuprophen for the pain or did they give you some of the good stuff?

You just take care of yourself. Don't worry about working out. You just need to get all healed up and then worry about exercising. You can still walk, can't you? Just no weight training?

Hang in there, it's going to be alright, honest

 

[blanq]

I go away for a week of vacation, and what do I come back to...a WISH buddy with a broken rib (and another with a sprained ankle/foot)! Debbie, I am sorry you are having to heal from a broken rib! I hope it is not too painful, and I hope you heal quickly! Don't worry about exercising...you can still stay on your eating plan even if you have a broken rib! (((Debbie)))!

Linda

 

[loisg1]

Hope your on your way to a quick mend, Debbie and Kamy!

Feel better soon-
Lois

 

[TigH]

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Fresh pixie dust, from the special box of quick rib healing dust that I have stashed away for just such emergencies!

Feel better soon!!! xo

 

[CDoobee]

Ouch, Kamy! Your poor foot/ankle! I've been there, done that a few times also! {{{HUGS}}} I hope we're not contagious!!!

Viactiv chews...hmmm...I had looked at them before at the store, but didn't buy them. Taste like tootsie rolls....hmmm... I just might have to look into those! I think I could open the package without hurting myself!!

No bandage, Kath. I looked at my work for a "rib belt", which I know we had around there, but now can't find one. I tried a 6" ace wrap which felt better at first, but it wouldn't stay in place. I may go get a rib belt at Walgreens, cause it's been 11 days now and doesn't feel any better yet!

My Dr. (also my employer) wants me to have a Bone Density test.

Ithink my rib was broken last year also, even though it didn't show on the xray. It sure felt the same as it does now.

Luckily, Curves is letting me take a medical leave until further notice, and still letting Katelyn go for $10/month.

No, I can't even do much walking. Standing too long hurts anyway, plus I'm so clumsy I'd probably step in a hole or trip on a twig or whatever and OUCH!! For now, the walking I do at work is more than enough!

Thanks, everyone! And yes, at least I can still eat right!!

Debbie