I made it through my surgery. Barely.
From what I understand, while I was off in slumberland (thanks to a mixture of various anesthetics), my right ankle was surgically reassembled with pins and rods. It’s splinted up and wrapped in enough Ace bandages to insulate me against anything.
But the big rule is – o weight bearing on that leg for at least four weeks.
Which means – until further notice, any plans I had for Opening Night at the Patroons, or for Trivia Bowl XVI… are scuttled.
Which absolutely sucks eggs.
But I have to listen to the doctor. Apparently I learned that between the time I injured my foot (falling down on slippery, snowy steps on Monday) and the moment I went under the knife, I probably did more damage trying to actually navigate on that foot. So there’s enough bolts and wires and clamps to keep me together.
The doctor was serious with me. “If you put any weight on that leg before I say it’s okay to do so … you can develop an infection and YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LEG.”
Okay … amputation is not part of my 2020 goals.
So everything in my life right now has to be towards healing and mending, no matter how long it takes.
So my fantastic blog readers … I’m counting on you to help me out.
I need to have positive vibes. Positive mojo. I can’t get depressed on this.
So if you have a funny joke and you want to post it in the comments section, do so. Or maybe a cute meme. Keep it within the bounds of good taste (yes, D357 I’m speaking to you on this), and help me improve.
Give me some movies I can watch that could be part of my “Royale With Cheese Movie Club” – you know, films that everyone in the world has seen except me. Maybe a Marx Brothers film or a screwball comedy, something I can find on YouTube.
I know you’ve got my back. And I appreciate it.
Now I just need to keep moving forward. To the point where I can actually heal properly.
This is where it all comes forward.
Chuck The Writer 
Be sure to follow doctor’s orders
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I’m going to suggest you take the oeuvre of almost anyone – Mel Brooks comes to mind, but whomever – and watch it all. Then write about it in your blog.
Read about the late Dick Gregory? Do you know the chicken jokes? https://www.rogerogreen.com/2017/08/21/g-dick-gregory-activist-comedian-writer/
I’m EXTREMELY paranoid about falling. I haven’t fallen this winter YET, or the last, but I sure did, TWICE the winter before that. On the ramp to my own shed. Once on Oct 31 and the other on Feb 15, which tells you everything to know how traumatic it was, since I remember the dates.
Be well, effendi.
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You are a very strong person.Its a great idea to watch comedies to keep the mood light.i will suggest you to meditate as well as it will keep you focused and mentally strong.God bless you praying for your speedy recovery.
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Tough break Chuck! Sending lots of vibes. Remember to remove the bed pan before you go to sleep! 🙂
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I’m in for some intense movie watching myself, although for less unpleasant reasons: we have a week of intense (below zero F) cold coming up. Looking forward to some of my old favourites like It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as well as finishing the Ma & Pa Kettle series I started a while ago.
Just keep the leg up, the shows on, and the laughter flowing and you’ll be fine.
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If you’re doing Mad Mad World, make sure it’s the fully restored version, I think they’ve finally found all the missing negatives.
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I’ll take you out to breakfast at your favorite restaurant…IHOP.
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I’m assuming your place is not wheelchair-accessible. Can you get out at all?
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Wheelchair?! Lol. It’s a broken ankle. Chuck has already written the blogpost about how he made it to Trivia Bowl and to the Patroons through sheer determination and force of will.
All the players started to slow clap and chant his name as he powered through the pain with a grimace and made his way to his seat. Because if all those bullies at all 14 schools, and Meredith Viera, and Donald Trump for some reason couldn’t keep him down, then Unnamed Whistleblower as my witness, nothing can!
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Some good movie suggestions would be Moby Dick, Treasure Island or The Terry Fox Story.
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Glad to hear the surgery went well.
I haven’t seen it in some time so I’m not sure how well it holds up, but The Sure Thing is an old Rob Reiner movie with some faces that continued on to be famous and some great lines.. Not sure where to find it. I may have it on VHS in the basement somewhere.
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