A spanner in the works...

[clearskiescamino]

I plan to leave on the 28th of this month and you cannot contain the excitement and apprehension I am feeling. However, on Saturday, I had a little accident that is turning from something small into something that may cause me to postpone my trip.
I stupidly stubbed my little toe against a sofa. Now I do this all the time. After the initial pain, it goes and I am back to normal within an hour.
However, I seem to have done a little damage to it. Four days on, it is still swollen and any weight I put on my foot leaves me in pain. It may be just badly bruised but I think the bone may be fractured.
I'll be visiting my doctor this evening.
Any tips? Do you think I should be worried for my Camino?

Thanks!
David

 

[wayfarer]

Don't worry until after you see the doctor, if its just bruised you have a few weeks to let it recover, if its fractured then you have decisions to make. I hope everything works out for you. Whatever happens will be for the best.
Pat.

 

[clearskiescamino]

Thanks Pat
If it is fractured, I will postpone. Luckily I have time in September to go instead.

 

[David]

So, you will know by now - is it broken? What does the doctor say?

Buen Camino (whenever you get to be there)

 

[clearskiescamino]

Hi David
I have no idea at the moment. I am able to move my toe but it is very painful and putting any kind of pressure on my foot hurts.
The doctor visit is this evening.

 

[David]

Sorry about that, it certainly sounds like a break - I wish you well and hope you get good news.

 

[longwalker]

"Worry , the interest you pay on a debt you do not yet owe."
In stole that from somebody.

 

[clearskiescamino]

Well folks, just to let you know..there was no fracture or break!
I'll be good to go on the 28th.

 

[David]

Brilliant! Really pleased for youClearskies - I should be on Camino doing first aid from late May, first week at Puenta La Reina, second week at Castrojeriz, then back for another week, and so on - if you see an old man with a head like a bad potato, dressed in brown and carrying a large green first aid kit, please do say hello - we can share a tea or glass of win!

Buen Camino!!

 

[wayfarer]

Great news David, really delighted for you. Take it nice and easy and enjoy.

 

[Al the optimist]

Great news clearskies

 

[clearskiescamino]

Brilliant! Really pleased for youClearskies - I should be on Camino doing first aid from late May, first week at Puenta La Reina, second week at Castrojeriz, then back for another week, and so on - if you see an old man with a head like a bad potato, dressed in brown and carrying a large green first aid kit, please do say hello - we can share a tea or glass of win!

Buen Camino!!

Ah that's great David..I will keep an eye out for you in Puente la Reina. I should be there early June. I'll be the very burnt Irish man

Buen Camino!

 

[clearskiescamino]

Great news David, really delighted for you. Take it nice and easy and enjoy.

I will indeed Pat
Thanks

 

[clearskiescamino]

Hello all!
Just an update. I got a 2nd opinion on Saturday and my toe is in fact broken.
Bummer! I had a chat with the doctor and told her about my upcoming Camino..she said I should be fine! Her words!
I won't postpone anything just yet until the very last minute but I have a feeling I will need to cancel.
I have another 12 days to go!

 

[wayfarer]

Sorry to hear that David, who knows it might come good before go leave.

 

[Deacon Harbey Santiago]

Walking the Camino with a little bit of pain might give you a new perspective. I think it will serve as is a great metaphor for life itself.

Buen Camino,

"Viva Cristo Rey!!"
Camino bound, Sept 2014!
Deacon Harbey Santiago

 

[JohnMcM]

Hello all!
Just an update. I got a 2nd opinion on Saturday and my toe is in fact broken.
Bummer! I had a chat with the doctor and told her about my upcoming Camino..she said I should be fine! Her words!
I won't postpone anything just yet until the very last minute but I have a feeling I will need to cancel.
I have another 12 days to go!

To the news it is actually broken.
To the news you still have 12 days for it to get to a state that will allow you to walk.
To the option that you might need to consider walking with the last of the pain subsiding.
To the possibility you might be ok before you are due to go.
To the fact that you can always go some other time if necessary.

Wishing you well.

 

[Al the optimist]

We all walk with some pain but it is harder if you start with it

 

[clearskiescamino]

Thanks so much for your words of support guys
I'll make a decision in the middle of next week.
I've started to change my walking pattern which is a worry! Would prefer not to have blisters or tendonitis before I even start

 

[wayfarer]

I've started to change my walking pattern which is a worry! Would prefer not to have blisters or tendonitis before I even start

You are right David, if you start to favour the injured leg it can cause other problems. Hopefuly all will be well.

 

[clearskiescamino]

To the news it is actually broken.
To the news you still have 12 days for it to get to a state that will allow you to walk.
To the option that you might need to consider walking with the last of the pain subsiding.
To the possibility you might be ok before you are due to go.
To the fact that you can always go some other time if necessary.

Wishing you well.

lol this really made me smile John

 

[clearskiescamino]

So I have postponed until September 3rd..Beilari is booked up, so I am booked into Gite Ultreia!
I start on September 4th!
Hmm..I wonder if September Caminos are any different to May Caminos

 

[wayfarer]

I can only offer an opinion from Sarria for September 2013. I was beautiful.

 

[David]

So I have postponed until September 3rd..Beilari is booked up, so I am booked into Gite Ultreia!
I start on September 4th!
Hmm..I wonder if September Caminos are any different to May Caminos

Fruit falls off trees?

 

[clearskiescamino]

@David Maybe more browns instead of greens?

 

[Al the optimist]

Walked the Ingles and Finisterra in 2012 in September. Over 30 degrees most days

 

[clearskiescamino]

Walked the Ingles and Finisterra in 2012 in September. Over 30 degrees most days

Nice! But a little too uncomfortable...better than wind and rain though

 

[koilife]

Nice! But a little too uncomfortable...better than wind and rain though

Shocker to hear that sentiment from someone with a screen name of "Clearskies" . . .