Thursday 14 January 2016

Bad Things Come in 3s : The Daily Journal of an Injured Knee - Day 2


This is Day 2 of my injured knee.  
Yaaaawwnnnn. 



I was hoping for something more exciting to show you guys, but the only thing to report is that my knee is still swollen, still hot, and is still a blotchy redish brown color. Apparently, all the cool stuff is happening on the inside. However, there has been a noticeable decrease in pain (thankfully), especially when I walk. I've up-graded from hobbling around to walking like a pirate with a pegleg. Try getting your pants on in the morning with a pegleg. Let me tell you, it's a challenge. You know what else is a challenge? Getting in and out of the car. I manage, but it takes a Herculean effort and about as much grace as a brontosaurus. Reminds me of when I was pregnant with my son.... 

Anyway, I've also remarked a few more bruises that I hadn't noticed before. In addition to busting my knee, I apparently also bruised my right side along my rib cage, the bridge of my nose, the tip of my right ear and my left arm between my wrist and elbow.  (-_-)



On a more positive note, I now have a new found respect for my chunky thunder thighs. I've always been a bit self conscious of my legs, especially from the knees up. My thighs are, and have always been, stocky and muscly. Instead of a thigh gap, I have thigh flaps. But, I think the added muscle around my knee helped protect the joint from a lot more damage. Things could have been much worse had I had skinny little legs. So, from now on I've decided to give my chunky muscly legs a break and show them a bit more love and appreciation. :) 



That's it for today, I (and probably you) should get back to writing.... ;)  XOXO
  

12 comments:

  1. Ouch! I missed this. Sounds like you've taken a bit of a knock. Hooray for thunder thighs though!

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    1. NICK!!! I just thought of Lion-O summoning the Sword of Omens "Thunder, Thunder, ThunderCats Ho!!" LOL

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  2. A little extra thigh muscle is good. It's also shapely on a woman.
    Are you now talking like a pirate?

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  3. I'm just fat. Anyway glad you're appreciating your body more and the healing process is ongoing. Thank goodness.

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  4. Extra muscle sure does come in handy. Not sure extra bruises do though. lol

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  5. Hi ELise - blessings come in disguises ?! Glad things are improving though - they are believe me .. those bumps and blue and yellow bits all mean life in your dearly beloved cells is letting itself heal ... cheers an take care - Hilary

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  6. I'm sure your legs are glad you realize how tough they are. Wait a few more days and they'll probably be a lot more colorful.

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  7. Sorry to hear about your knee. Wish you a speedy recovery. Have a lovely, painfree weekend.

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  8. Poor Elise. I missed any previous reports. Did you fall? I can sympathise, I did too, before Christmas. I do hope you get better soon. Miserable being injured like that.

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    1. Hi Jo, thanks for stopping in. I injured my knee playing Ultimate Frisbee when I collided with a teammate during a game. It really hurt but after only 3 days, things are a lot better. I hope you are doing better too! Hugs!

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  9. More injuries? Crikey!
    But thank goodness for chunky muscly legs! LOL They saved the day!

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