Hi Allan,
Great advice here from Hugh, please listen as he's right on the money. What
you don't take care of now may haunt you for a lifetime. I don't know how old
you are, but at thirty-nine I broke my leg and badly wretched my ankle and it
was during planting season. Had thousands of starts to plant and just couldn't
do anything. I planted crawling on my hands and knees and needed help to stand,
the pain was horrible and it would take months more to heal than it should have.
Right now you have time to heal Allan.A friend got me to slow down and take
the stuff already mentioned. Within a month I was back up and at it, but I took
the time to take care of myself--something you need to do now. Need to mention
here though, that by pushing myself at the wrong time, I pay the price now in
discomfort at times when I need to push-something that could have been prevented
had I taken the time at the time to let my body heal.
Pat
> >Allan, how long has it been since you've been in the cast, how long
> >do the doctors think you need to be wearing it, and how fast do you
> >think you're actually improving? (Remember, grumpiness is a sure
> >sign of being on the mend <G>)
> >
> >If the doctors are saying 6 - 8 weeks and it's only been 3 then
> >you're probably pushing it. Work with your doc and tell him your
> >agenda. he may allow the cast to be removed if it's not all that
> >early (by the time you're due to leave.)
> > It's possible you or he could call ahead and arrange for someone
> >from the hotel/facilities/airport to help you with baggage,
> >transporting yourself, etc. Help may come from unexpected
> >sources but you will probably have to ask for it.
> >If the foot is really still that painful, it may be telling you that you
> >shouldn't push it and try to travel until it's rested and healed. I don't
> >know how involved you are with ACRES USA but you may have to
> >delegate your jobs this year and sit this one out.
> >
> >If you saw the cast off yourself, be careful! They use a bone saw in
> >the hospital. (I can see Allan now, chainsaw in hand <G>!)
>
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