Update on my knee

So I have a diagnosis: I have a patellar fracture, but the pieces were small enough that I don't require surgery. I can weight bear (need to build up strength... I can't believe how only 1.5 weeks on crutches can reduce my quad to nothing), but start gradually by walking with crutches. I'm still hoping I can start my shadow shifts on time, but without any lifting. Rehab starts next week.

(Photo taken out for copyright reasons)
Here is an example of my type of fracture (ok radiologists out there, yes you will note that this particular image is from a 10 year old). If you look closely on the left hand side of the image, there is a small chip away from the bone.

While I'm still sitting on my ass, in the meantime I'm trying to jam some medical directives into my brain.. I'm thinking I'm fairly saturated now!

Updates

Graduated.... check.

Moved... check.

Started nursing orientation at the new job... check.

BUT UH OH! can't be all that great in the world. Nope.

I never really said this but I love playing sports, particularly soccer. There was a soccer tournament this weekend. It rained the whole day and was cold. Now I look like this:Gotta love the plant+twist. Doc seemed to think it was my patella as he said that my ACL is still there. Well, I have an appointment with the sports meds guys on wednesday. I'll keep you updated.

The carer becomes the patient. Thank God I have 2.5 weeks of classroom orientation before I have to start shadow shifts! I hope I can walk by then.