That's what running will do for you!

Since the marathon, I haven't been able to walk very well on my left leg. And by "walk very well" I mean I look ridiculous when attempting to take any steps at all. So, Tuesday I went to see the orthopaedic doctor, and she really wasn't sure what was going on. My pain was in my left leg, mid-thigh. She thought I maight have a hip issue and the pain was referred from there. So, she ordered a bone scan to see what was going on.

This morning she called with the results... She first asked me how it felt. I said, "Better. I can put a little more weight on it." And she promptly said, "Don't." Apparently, I have a significant stress fracture in my left femur, and if I continue to bear weight on it, it could snap (effectively putting me in a full-body cast). Crutches and no weight bearing for 6 weeks, minimum.

But that wasn't all. Oh no... When I do it, I do it up right! I also have a stress fracture in my left shin, and either a fracture or arthritis in a toe on my left foot. AND a my right ankle doesn't look so good either. (I'm guessing that's mostly from a high school injury, but still...).

I can't help but laugh. What else can you do? The thought of crutches for 6 weeks makes me want to gag. But hey, it could be worse. And I did it. I finished the marathon. It was still worth it.

Maybe.