Cinnamon Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I have torn my calf muscle badly & am now housebound for a week to 10 days,with the instructions not to walk on it unless vital,or it will take much longer to heal. One day in & I am already out on my mind with boredom! How can I keep my mind occupied & off of the pain for such a stretch of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ouch, sorry to hear that. Sounds an ideal opportunity to start a crochet/knitting project? Get lots of books in (call in some favours from friends, lots of people are decluttering at the moment so someone must be chucking out magazines or books? Or (a project I always promise myself I'll do in the winter months) sort out photographs and put a collage together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Saw your post on facebook. Really sorry to hear it. Time to start that novel yo have always intended to write? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ouch, poor you! How did you manage that? A craft project sounds ideal....as long as you have what you need there! Organising photos would be my first thought but then we are VERY behind with updating the boys albums! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 My photos are all on the computer & pretty organised already (I am quite an organised person) I DO have a ball of pretty wool & some knitting needles somewhere - I bought them a year or so ago,meaning to learn...... I also have loaded my Kindle with books to read,have a 1000 piece jigsaw ready which I have been meaning to do,& the Game of Thrones box set to get through. Luckily I persuaded work to deliver to me tomorrow,so that is one less thing to contend with,& have got easy peasy recipes to cook for supper,which I am sure even The Husband could do My sister & brand new baby niece are also going to come & visit I did it by just getting out of bed slightly awkwardly I felt & heard my calf go 'pop' - it was excruciating,& not all that uncommon according to the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ouch, poor you . I did something similar a few years ago, stretched behind the sofa to pick something up and my calf went "twang". My whole leg turned beetroot and I ended up going to A&E as it looked so scary . It healed relatively quickly so I hope yours does too . Sounds like you've got plenty to do - hope you don't get too bored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've had something similar too. Hurt like blazes and for a while too. Rest up as much as you can Cinnamon. Lucy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ouch! That sounds really nasty Cinnamon. Hmm things to keep you from going insane.. The Forum Your Kindle Anything to catch up on on iplayer? Start a blog. Paint your nails & give yourself a nice sort of facial or pamper treatment at home. Or have someone come & do it for you . You could do an online language course - Japanese? Online shopping for upcoming birthdays? For me it would be stitching & crochet whilst listening to lovely music. A bit of internet shopping & googling of stuff I'd like to know more about - plus a nice magazine. Wishing you a speedy but safe recovery. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I hope you're not laid up for too long Sarah, a nasty and painful injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sounds painful, I hope you don't go stir crazy being stuck indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I hope you're soon feeling very much better and fill your time doing things that don't require any leg work. If you can get about slightly then get friends to treat you to a ride out to a coffee shop - always works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Oh no, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you will be more comfortable and mobile soon. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ouch that does sound painful. I used to find cross stitch a good way to pass time as it takes more concentration than knitting or crocheting, least that is my experience of it. I once spent 7yrs being housebound although I was able to move around the house thankfully. Hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I did it by just getting out of bed slightly awkwardly I felt & heard my calf go 'pop' - it was excruciating,& not all that uncommon according to the internet. Sounds like a ruptured Gastroc'.... you have my sympathy as I've done both in the past. I was told to keep moving on mine (with it strapped) to maintain a full range of movement, otherwise there's a risk of it 'healing short'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah,I was told to keep stretching it & to walk for short periods too after a few days,to prevent that happening. I think the resting is helping as it hurts much less today,thank Goodness. Stairs are still a nightmare though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ouch! Poor you....heal quickly hun xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hope it heals quickly and you feel better soon! Start with the GOT box set. One look at Jon Snow and I feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am making a dent in that tomorrow ,Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hope it heals quickly and you feel better soon! Start with the GOT box set. One look at Jon Snow and I feel better! Jon Snow? The newsreader? Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Erm, yes you are missing something.... The actor who plays Jon Snow in Game of thrones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Oh. I see now. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand housebound for another week. I am getting seriously hacked off now Got to have the leg scanned next week,just to make certain that it will heal properly without the need for surgery. Taping lots of movies that I always meant to have watched on Sky,so thats keeping me occupied a bit, & also having a tidy up (while seated!) & sorting through my recipe files. I also just might be expecting a new little addition to the household next weekend - more news on this to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand housebound for another week.I am getting seriously hacked off now I am sorry to hear that you are housebound for another week, how frustrating I also just might be expecting a new little addition to the household next weekend - more news on this to follow But this sounds exciting, looking forward to hearing more about this Take care. Make sure you don't over do it and delay healing Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I tore my front thigh muscle last year just by crouching down and just after we got the new puppy. Perfect timing! I begged for physio as soon as they would allow it and pestered for the quickest appointment possible. I think I only had three appointments and did all the things they told me and it healed in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Well,the hospital have signed me off for a further week,after my scan,& my calf is now black & blue (it has taken ages to bruise),but I am getting about a bit more now,so I might try to go in next week. Then again,its going to snow & my new arrival will be here this weekend.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
