It was nice having a leisurely morning, because we didn’t have to leave for my doctor appointment until 45 minutes later than I usually leave for work. I ended up making a spinach, egg beater, ham and Swiss cheese breakfast muffin.
We got to the appointment a few minutes early – Tony was happy to see Highlights Magazine! We both grew up reading it at the dentist office, and I think we even subscribed to it for a while when my Mom sold magazine subscriptions as a part time job. Tony’s favorite parts: Goofus and Gallant cartoon and searching for the missing items. We both hated it when a kid circled all the items before we had a chance to look for them.
So the doctor took one look at my toe and said “yep, that’s an infected ingrown toenail!” Luckily it was a topical infection, no need to take antibiotics, but I had this soft tissue that had built up on the side of my toe that was so sensitive, I couldn’t even put a sheet on my toe the night before last. He said he would have to cut the nail on one side all the way down, and then remove that sensitive tissue. Luckily I was completely numbed up for it with a shot of Novocain to my toe. He waited 5 minutes and that’s all it took. Tony and I like to joke around with doctors, and this guy got our sense of humor right away. We liked him even though he was a Cubs fan! At one point he asked his nurse to bring in the tissue clippers, and Tony said “that’s weird, that used to be my stripper name!”
It took all of 5 minutes, then he wrapped it up and we were good to go. I go next week to make sure it’s healing properly. I was feeling fine until the Novocain started to wear off – then it kind of hurt most of the afternoon. I’d be fine and then all of a sudden I’d get a sudden burst of pain. This morning it’s still sore, but not nearly as bad as it felt before – so each day will get a little better. On a good note, he said I had great circulation in both feet – that’s because I take control of my diabetes. Thanks for coming with me to the doctor Tony!
I was busy right when I got to work and finally put my lunch together around 1:30 – the last of my Taiwan Beef noodle soup from Saturday – that $8.95 soup was good for three meals! I noticed yesterday though that there wasn’t much meat left, so I cooked up some steak and zucchini and added that to my noodles – I also added about 3/4 of a cup of chicken broth to make it more of a soup than a noodle dish. A hit of sriracha and I was good to go.
I had fish tacos on the menu last night – even though Tony only thinks of having them during lent. They were super easy and I didn’t feel like being on my feet for too long. I had 4 fish tacos on my low carb tortilla with red cabbage, lettuce, my baja fresh salsa and a bit of sour cream. On the side I made super creamy stovetop refried beans and had a few chips.
I saw Kyle out after dinner – it looks like she has a sore on her and some missing fur. Tony said that the mean squirrel attacks Kyle when she tries to get the peanuts. Poor thing!
And even though I was trying to stay off my feet, still managed some decent steps!
I have to get bizzy – I haven’t put together any of my food for the day – I have some apples cooking up to make a caramel apple parfait for breakfast – yum! Not sure what I am fixing for lunch – I think this may be another “throw shit in a bag and see what sticks!”
Thanks for your concern about my toe – I appreciate it. Make it a great day!
Glad you went to the DR – hopefully by today your toe is feeling much better!!
You have a cartoon toe now – the kind that gets big and throbs after hitting it with a hammer! Glad it’s all taken care of – should heal fast now! Used to love Highlights and I stole a poem from it about hair (Veronica’s hair flies everywhere and crackles full of static. it leaps around with bob and bound and acts most acrobatic…) when I was in elementary and everyone actually believed I wrote it. Scam artist!
You set a great example for diabetics Biz. Foot care is extremely important. I’m sorry to hear the toe was infected, but at least you’re on the mend. Running does horrific things to the feet. It’s so wrong! Since my Achilles injury I’ve realized how much I take my feet for granted.
I used to love Highlights. I should look into getting a subscription for Carlos.
Glad you saw a doc and it wasn’t a huge deal–especially being diabetic!! You’re on top of things.
Glad the foot issue was quickly fixable, and hope you have NO pain very very soon! Big hug!
I’ve never heard of Highlights. And I’m assuming your cartoon isn’t ACTUALLY in the mag. Funny!!
Goofus and Gallant – haven’t thought of that in a while!
Glad your toe’s been taken care of and that the circulation is good in your feet. Hate ingrown nails – I’ve always cut straight across as advised, but I’ve had a couple ingrowns anyways…boo.
Poor Kyle. I can never really watch those nature shows – know matter how much cute stuff they show, you know the nasty stuff will come. I’m good with the cute kitty and puppy stuff on FB, LOL.
Goodness…..is that what “Highlights” is teaching the young children now a days??? Not very good. Don’t think I would let my kids read that magazine.
Glad your toe is better. Better to be safe then sorry. Have a great day.
I hope this means you don’t have to go work at the restaurant until that toe is a bit better! You must be wearing flip flops with that huge bandage.
Goofus and Gallant is NSFW Biz, did you read it before you put it in your post?
Glad it wasn’t too serious! I wish I could get my husband to be as “diabetic smart” as you are!
Glad your toe is on the mend! Sounds like a painful procedure – hope you aren’t hurting today.
Um, that Goofus and Gallant cartoon is not safe for children…just saying.
OMG, did they INJECT your toe with the novacaine? That must have hurt like a mother.
So glad your toe is on the mend! I have issues with ingrown toenails too & I know a little about that throbbing pain! So far I’ve been able to take care of them myself and not had to have them cut out. Ouch!!
I had a subscription to Highlights for my kids and I loved watching them get excited when they found the hidden pictures! 🙂
Have a great day! 😀
aw poor toe! i get ingrowns but haven’t had an infection (yet).
love highlights 🙂 my mom used to do these funny voices for goofus and gallant when she read them to us.
and poor kyle!
I’m thinking you should draw a smiley face on the toe bandage :0) Yeah for getting it fixed so quickly. I use to look at Highlights with my daughter, we also hated it when the hidden objects were circled. That was a cute “spoof” Highlight you posted. I had to do a double take. Poor Kyle. Those others squirrels are evil!
Biz,
Did you read the captions under the Goofus and Gallant.
Kinda R rated for Highlights… 🙂
sexy toe, girlfriend!
Highlights for kids was the best part about doctor/dentist appointments! I had a subscription also for a few years, always looked forward to when it came in the mail. I also used to have some sort of nature/science subscription I loved.
Good for you for seeing the doctor and he could help you. Hopefully the pain will go away soon now and it heals soon.
A couple of weeks on one of my walks I saw a squirrel (so did Bella 🙂 ) and I thought of you because of Kyle. Love it that he comes to your house so often.