...Just for You Carolyn (Dannyzmom)...Isn't It Purty?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's experience with an ankle injury sustained during a softball game, leading to a variety of reactions and shared experiences from others regarding injuries and recovery.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes the injury as a result of a line drive during a softball game, noting the colors and swelling of the ankle.
  • Another participant expresses concern for the injured ankle and wishes for a speedy recovery.
  • Several users mention their own experiences with injuries, comparing them to the participant's situation.
  • One participant humorously suggests using the injury for sympathy at home and work.
  • Another participant shares a similar experience involving their son's eye injury from playing football.
  • Some participants inquire about the participant's recovery progress and express relief that the injury is not as painful as it appears.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the severity of the injury and the effectiveness of using it for sympathy, with some participants supporting the idea while others note that it may not work as intended.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a community dynamic where participants share personal anecdotes related to injuries, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support among members.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who have experienced similar injuries or are interested in sharing personal experiences related to sports and recovery may find this thread engaging.

janetupnorth
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This is what happens when you take a line drive full force into your ankle...

Pretty colors today...


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Ouchy....................
 
Shazammm woman! how did that happen?
 
OUCH! :eek: That smarts!

Now - we need a picture of Susan's maimed finger for the evening to be complete!:D:p
 
OMG! I bet that is sore!

Wishing you a speedy recovery!
 
Oh man, that's a bad one! Holy cow-do you think anything is broken?
 
That's soccer where you stop the ball with your feet. Sorry. I know that has to hurt.
 
wow Janet! That must have been some game - I hope you won!
 
Feeling bad today? Or does it look worse than it feels? I hope you're ok!
 
Yikes, that is terrible. Feel beter soon.
 
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Actually, it isn't sore.I don't think anything is broken since I seem to have almost full mobility without pain and the swelling is already 1/2 of yesterday and the colors are changing so it is already progressing/healing.I did sleep with it up on a pillow last night to try and reduce the pooling of blood in the bottom and hoping it would be less purple.I wrap it each morning with vet wrap and keep it wrapped until work is over. The only time I have any just slight discomfort is stairs so I'm careful not to go up/down stairs lifting things.How did that happen?Well, Monday night I was in a softball tournament. Up to bat, Mr. Green Shirt guy that is 6'5" and only cranks the ball over the fence. Well, this time he his a line drive to 2nd base. I saw the ball come off the bat, stepped and reached for it at the same time. Well, since I'm a little older than I used to be, my foot made it, but my glove was still 1-2 inches away so BAM! ...and yes, I heard it off my shoe. (Most of the purple part is where my shoe was.) The ball went about 4' spun and stopped. I ALMOST threw him out if I had reacted to my pain a little quicker. It did drop me to my knees.I immediately got up and kept walking/pacing though. I didn't stop moving until bed that night (knowing that when the shoe came off and mobility stopped, swelling would start). Yesterday my ankle was twice my normal one. Today it is down a bit. We'll see how long it lasts! As long as the swelling goes down and pain doesn't come, I think it should be fine.
 
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GourmetGirl said:
wow Janet! That must have been some game - I hope you won!

Unfortunately not. :(

But not due to me...I was up with 2 outs and a few people on base...they thought hey, a girl is up, easy out.

I nailed on to left field on the 3rd base line and scored two runs. :D
Don't mess with me at the bottom of the inning with 2 outs, I'll come out swingin'! ;)
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
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YUP! Should have had that one!
 
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Oh, and for you Linda, my toenails are painted! ;) (Of course, that's still from Conference...he-he)
 
Janet, I hope your boo boo is better soon.Rennea, I kick ankles. I don't bite them. LOL!
 
janetupnorth said:
Oh, and for you Linda, my toenails are painted! ;) (Of course, that's still from Conference...he-he)

Good girl!

Hope you are feeling better today.
 
Ouch! Glad to hear it isn't hurthing much. I was going to ask if you won the game too. Sorry. That's the least they could have done to make up for injuring you.:rolleyes:
 
That looks painful---heal quickly!
 
Ouch, and you kept moving, too. I would've sat down and cried :(
 
raebates said:
Janet, I hope your boo boo is better soon.

Rennea, I kick ankles. I don't bite them. LOL!

Me too Rae, it's too much effort for me to bend over!!

Janet, I hope you are using this as a sympathy factor around the home and at work...work it, Girl!!!!

It does look sore and glad to hear it is not as painful as it looks....but did you kick them back?
 
Oh! Ooooh! Ooooowwwwwwwwww!!!!
 
Wow that one looks like a doosey!! Glad it looks worse than it feels. I agree..go with the sympathy factor. We don't get to take advantage of that very often;)
 
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Unfortunately the sympathy factor thing doesn't work, people know me too well!
I did get DH to empty the dehumidifier for me twice, but that is about it. I had to do his work at camp last night while he ran off to a fire call. :( Oh well, I'll think of something in due time. I can't complain, if I really want something or to do something, I usually can.

I can update on the ankle with a nice shade of yellow forming (that is good it is healing). The only thing that hurts is if I press directly in where the ball hit (next to my ankle bone). I have some tight muscles there, but they'll let up soon. ...and I am starting to see my ankle bone again - yeah!


Ann, sorry, didn't kick the guy back...but he is the guy who couldn't catch my hits. I smoked him twice. :D
 
krzymomof4 said:
Wow that one looks like a doosey!! Glad it looks worse than it feels. I agree..go with the sympathy factor. We don't get to take advantage of that very often;)
Did you read the Morning Update on July 26? :) Check out the This day in history section of that post.
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Did you read the Morning Update on July 26? :) Check out the This day in history section of that post.

Yup, that one was a duesy! ;)
 
janetupnorth said:
Unfortunately not. :(

But not due to me...I was up with 2 outs and a few people on base...they thought hey, a girl is up, easy out.

I nailed on to left field on the 3rd base line and scored two runs. :D
Don't mess with me at the bottom of the inning with 2 outs, I'll come out swingin'! ;)

That's the way to hang tough girl!!! Hope your soreness is all gone soon.
 
Ouch!!!

Feel better soon!!!
 
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Well, it's getting better...I see yellow today...and I can find my ankle bone again. :D


Wonder how Susan's finger is...???...Susan, I'm determined to beat you getting better! LOL!
 

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