Olivia Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Well.... I went to a trial in NC this past weekend and had a great time on Saturday! Beautiful weather, nice runs, etc. Sunday it was supposed to rain so DH and I set up our tent, put tarps around it to keep out the wind and rain, etc. All nice and cozy. Went out for my first run with Grif in gamblers. Slipped during the gamble, fell down, jumped back up, and realized that I couldn't walk. DH helped me to our tent where I took some asprin and prayed for it being a twist or sprain and that I would feel better soon. No such luck...DH ran Carlie (no Q but it was his first ever competition run and they did great, I was very proud) and when he got back to the tent I told him that we had to leave, I had really hurt my leg. Got to the ER. Yup...broken fibula. And not just broken, but surgical. They gave me the option of having surgery there on monday and then driving 6 hours home or driving home and having the surgery here. We opted to come home and have the surgery here. So I'm now sitting on the couch, lots of pain drugs running through my body, with a big splint on my leg, waiting for my ride to get here to take me to my doctor's appt. Bah!!! The dogs are bored and can't understand why I've turned into a couch potato (we always play in the backyard in the mornings). I've discovered that I am not graceful on crutches, I'm afraid I'm going to break my other leg!!! Plus I have no idea how to take a shower or bath other than a sponge bath. I also have another trial at the end of March, there is no way I'll be able to run my dogs. I've managed to convince a friend of mine to run them for me but she is used to running an Akita mix that is pretty slow so she is nervous and twitchy about running crazed Grif. If you have any extra, please send some good wishes this direction. Thanks, Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Maybe now's the time to work on distance? The least you could do is train your dogs to fetch things for you around the house - it'll keep all of you busy and out of trouble! Good healing vibes coming from Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivia Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ah...distance. I wish I could say that Grif had a hand in my falling but he was a good 20-30 feet in front of me when it happened. Sometimes I think we have too much distance. Just my own klutziness. Yup, they are fetching and bringing me stuff. I think Grif is going to get a backpack so when I go to the kitchen I can put my drink and such in there and not try to hop around with one crutch. Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 As an agility junkie sending good thoughts your way. I've been lucky that I havent damaged myself... not for lack of my aussie's trying I had a friend that during training tripped over her dog and broke her elbow...not a good thing she has had 5 surgeries due to nerve damage when pins were placed scar tissue and tendon damage. She only has 90% mobility of her wrist and fingers, and cannot fully flex the elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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