So this happened.....
I stepped on a snake. To be clear it was not on purpose. I didn't see it. Regardless of my intention, the snake was not happy about that and wriggled to get free at about the same time that my hiking partner said "Snake". I spooked. I jumped to get out of the way and came down hard on my right foot.
With Dave's help, I hobbled the half mile back to our car. A couple, younger than us but not by a lot, commented "You guys are doing great!!" I'm sure they did not intend it as it sounded to me. But when they passed us again on their way back, I made sure to tell them why I was moving so slowly.
I twist and sprain my ankles a lot. Especially the right. So first we went home and I kept it elevated and iced. But by the next morning I knew it was more than an ankle sprain. So off we went to Urgent Care.
Diagnosis, non displaced fracture of the 5th metarsal. The non displaced part is key because it means no surgery. But I will be off the trail for awhile. I'll know more after I visit the ortho doc on Friday but estimate from the Urgent Care doc is 6-8 weeks to heal. Never having broken a bone, let alone one in the foot, I don't know what kind of rehab might be needed after the boot comes off. I hope the Ortho Doc is prepared. I have LOTS of questions.
I am concerned about losing my momentun on the trail. I will likely have to work back up to 8-10 miles. It's frustrating. I'm trying hard to take this as a lesson in patience and staying in the here and now. I can't do anything until the ordeal is over so there is no use worrying about it. Right? If you know me, that's easier said than done.
Keep Smling and Keep Moving.
-Paula
