Oh, Monday

Well, I had all sorts of lovely plans for today and they all flopped, mostly because I flopped.

Went to Leu Gardens this morning, and slipped and fell on a wet path.  Felt my knee twist and was on the ground and in pain for at least 5 minutes. Took me a good 10 minutes before I made it to a bench, and a dozen people walked by without offering help even though I was bleeding down my leg and had dirt and leaves all over my khaki capris. Managed to get to another bench where I finally got some help from some gardeners who saw me. They got a golf cart for me and got me back to the main place and cleaned me up a little with a first aid kit. Getting to my car was awful, and the drive nerve-wracking. Finally got home and managed to change into shorts, collect my crutches, and get to the bathroom to wash my knee.

Called my sister, who brought my mother and some Chinese food home for me.  Then she took me to the doc (hooray for the CentraCare app where you can make no-wait appointments!!!) who checked me out.
Holy moly having the doc manually test my ligaments HURT! I thought I was pretty good with pain but that was awful. Testing my ACL was worst.  I had to lie down, put my foot down on the table, and hold my thigh firmly while he pulled and pushed my calf.  I was so sore, I'm amazed I only groaned and didn't scream.  Then I had x-rays and the doc said everything looked great (thank GOODNESS) but he'd give me a cd with copies of my x-rays on it in case I decided to go to my old knee surgeon for a further checkup.  I only will if my knee doesn't get better in a week or so. 

Came home and spent the rest of the evening on the couch - you try eating your dinner while balancing a plate on cushions - and now I'm in bed where I will probably remain all day tomorrow.  At least I can make phone calls and and handle some of the moving business in bed, and even work on my thesis.  I have a lot to be grateful for...but I am feeling pretty sore and grumpy right now.  I would love it if someone magically appeared with a cheeseburger.  That's all for now, folks.