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I took my car for an oil change and inspection sticker yesterday...  What a nightmare.  In addition to the oil change, I needed to have some other scheduled maintenance done, and then they said I needed a new battery, so it all came to over $300.  Then they said my tires just barely passed inspection - that'll be $700 when I'm ready to replace them ( Read more... )

Okay, I'm here today to discuss something very important.  Ramen noodles.  C'mon now, we all love ramen noodles, right?  They're ridiculously cheap and ridiculously delicious.  Unfortunately, they're also ridiculously BAD for you.  I think we should all unite in ignoring the (lack of) nutritional value of this delicacy and start pretending that ( Read more... )

It was so nice to come home and find that my landlord had shoveled the walkway and stairs for me.  Oh wait, that didn't happen...  Well, at least I wasn't expecting it to be done, since they couldn't even be bothered to shovel for me while I was on crutches.  Sigh.  I really need a new place to live.

Yesterday's physical therapy session went really well.  I found out that my range of motion is now 2 - 110 degrees (compared to -5 - 140 degrees in my right leg).  They said I should be able to get full range of motion back eventually.  They also said that, as long as I continue working on it at home and as long as it's okay with my doctor, we can ( Read more... )

I finally got my new brace this morning.  It was custom made from some measurements they took last week and it is pretty cool.  Apparently, the thing is virtually indestructible.  It's made from carbon and titanium (hence the brand name, CTi) and it can even be worn for swimming.  The brace guy, Paul, is one of the nicest people I've ever met.  ( Read more... )

Physical therapy sucks.  Last week I opened my big mouth and told everyone it wasn't too bad, aside from the electronic muscle stimulation.  Well, the EMS was one of the more pleasant parts of my session today.  I started on the stationary bike - still can't pedal all the way around on their bike, but I can occasionally do it on my bike at home ( ( Read more... )

First day of physical therapy.  Ugh.  It was a huge disappointment.  The guy started by checking my range of mobility (ie. how far I can bend/straighten my leg).  He was pretty surprised and said "Wow, we've got our work cut out for us".  Not a good way to start.  Next we moved on to the exercise bike which wasn't too bad.  I couldn't pedal all way ( Read more... )

Wow, I can't believe it's been over two months since "the skunk incident" LOL  My appointment went well last week - everything seems to be coming along nicely.  The fracture has healed with no sign of bone deterioration and they said I can start bearing weight on that leg again.  It is so nice to be able to walk - or shuffle, rather - around the ( Read more... )

Post-Injury Day #59

Tomorrow I *finally* go back to the doctor for a follow-up on my knee (my appointment was originally scheduled for December 24th but they had to reschedule).  I am so sick of using crutches and I'm really hoping I'll be able to limp out of there without them tomorrow, especially with the snow we're supposed to get.  Let me tell ( Read more... )