Originally Posted by GlueGuy

Sorry about the bad air. I created a self-inflicted complication the other day. I slipped, fell, & twisted my ankle while trying to climb over a barb-wire fence. Granted it was on a steep slope, and slippery grass, but I should have been more careful. Had a real hard time hiking up and down the hill (about a 1/2 mile). When I got home, it was swollen like a balloon.

So we went into Kaiser yesterday, and they told me I broke my ankle (fibula), plus there are a couple of "fragments". They said that it might be OK if they just stabilize it and put it in a cast for 6 weeks, but the foot is unstable now, and surgery is recommended. We've scheduled surgery for Monday & they will put in a plate, remove the fragments, and put me in a walking cast. Kind of an oxymoron, as I won't be able to walk on it for 6 weeks. Sheesh. This sure puts a harsh on my mellow. To put icing on the cake, it's my right foot, and the surgeon says I should not drive. Heck, I think I can drive left footed. Right? Or is that Left? Maybe I mean correct.

Originally Posted by Fat Diesel

Dang! Take it easy man. Make sure it gets fixed right or it'll be screwed up forever.

I fell off a ladder for the first time last Sat. I was only 2 rungs up but I went down hard and only grabbing my brother's shirt on the way down saved me from breaking something.