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August 19, 2005
Cast du Blanc
So I have a white cast >:-(
I got it on at my podiatrist's office and not the hospital. I guess my doctor didn't have colored fiberglass for the procedure. I was very sad to learn that there was no green. All I wanted was that bright neon green...
But it looks okay. I have about 10 different colors of permanent markers for people to sign with. Right now, it looks like the "RA" cast because (except for my brother, sister, and mom--who signed upside down so when i read it I see "wow") all the people that've signed it are on staff.
I am so incredibly exhausted right now. I'm back on campus, sitting in my room blogging for the FIRST time from my brand-spanking-new iBook :-) Finally. I love it...
But hauling myself around with crutches is quite the work-out. It's okay that I can't use the gym because walking has become a full-body activity. Something that I've known how to do on my own since 18 months of age, have continued to do rather thoughtlessly through the years, and could do rather painlessly is now the most time consuming, demanding, agonizing activity of my day--and I have to do it.
Stairs are by far the worst. And when anyone offers to carry me, I hesitate to take them up on it because I need to be independent--there isn't always going to be someone to carry me around. My bookbag and purse bang against my legs and back as I stumble around, but I'm getting a little better at it. Despite the fact that my entire body aches from walking, I'm still laughing and smiling. I guess that's all I can do.
Posted by KarissaKilgore at August 19, 2005 7:38 PM
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Don't worry my dear. It will get better. And just think...with patience you'll being wearing flats to Christmas on the Hill! ;-)
Posted by: Tiffany at August 19, 2005 9:09 PM
Why yes, yes I will :-) Right now I look at my left shoes and get sad. They must be so lonely.
Posted by: Karissa at August 19, 2005 11:06 PM
Sorry about the white cast...and well, the entire crapp-o situation.
Independent Karissa--is there really any question?
Let them carry you. Indulge. Heck I'll even carry you up the stairs sometime if you look really tired.
Okay...maybe not. :-D
Posted by: Amanda at August 20, 2005 11:16 PM
I bought a sling backpack today so the straps won't keep my crutches at bay. It's cute and totally green, so I'm okay with it :-)
Thanks, Amanda. It'll be a challenge, but I'm working on being able to handle these crutches alone. I've got to, for the sake of being able to get to class on time. Sheesh... But I've still got to rely on others to get my food for me at mealtimes. Can't do the tray thing AND hobble around on these torturous sticks...
Posted by: Karissa at August 20, 2005 11:26 PM