I broke my foot earlier this week.  So, I'll be out for somewhere between 6-8 weeks.  It's the 5th metatarsal - I was originally told it was a Jone's fracture, but the podiatrist said it isn't that severe.

Anyways, its a non weight bearing injury, so I won't be able to put any weight on the foot for a while.

It's on my sliding foot.  Has anybody had a similar injury?  What do I have to look forward to when I am finally able to bowl again?

2/26 update:
Last doc visit was 2/21.  Still no sign of healing, so I'm having surgery on the 28th.  They are going to use a titanium pin to join the bones.  Insurance will cover the bone stimulator with the surgery (go figure!)

Since I'm having surgery I figured I can't really do any more damage, so I actually started to put some weight on the foot (with walking boot) on Friday.  Took boot off on Saturday and spent most of the day walking with one crutch.  Spent all day Sunday walking without the crutch - never thought I'd be happy to walk around the grocery store!  Foot is sore, but I was able to go outside and shovel some snow.  I think most of the pain is from not having used any of the muscles for the past 9 weeks.  It was nice to be able to pick up and carry my son, and even nice to be able to carry in some groceries.

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2/28: Had surgery.  Scheduled for 1pm - didn't get taken in until 3:30!  Woke up from recovery around 5pm.  Soft cast for the next 12 days.  Weight bearing on the heel only.

3/12:  Had the stitches and soft cast removed and back to the walking boot.  Still no weight bearing for the next 2 weeks.  X-rays show signs of bone growth already, so doc doesn't think I need a bone stim.  Also found out doc did not counter-sink the screw head like he told me he would.  Not sure exactly how much is extended outside the bone and really hoping it doesn't bother me.  Doc says it shouldn't bother me, but if it becomes an issue we can always remove the screw later.......I'm going to assume that that would be free of charge, because I'm not shelling out another $500 in co-pays!

3/20:  Started walking without the crutches again....only on the heel.  Man, I've lost a lot of muscle in my foot and leg in the past 13 weeks!  I'm pretty sure my league season is completely over.  I imagine I'll have at least a few weeks before I'll be able to put a lot of weight and stress on my foot.  

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