Oh No! A Broken Toe....No Worries, We Are Still Gonna Go -Wrapped Up and Tied With a Bow....FINAL UPDATE.... - Page 3 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Okay…so the TR title does not come courtesy of me. Sure I am a klutz and sometimes my MS causes a misstep or two but my tootsies are safe, sound and intact!
It all happened so innocently and in a matter of a flash. Just we girls were home on Saturday afternoon; I was doing something or another in the kitchen and Izzy was playing around in the living room. I heard BAM and then OUCH and then a flood of tears. Somehow, Izzy had caught her foot on the leg of the couch and it HURT. It looked unremarkable but I got her settled in a recliner chair and put some ice on it. I kept my eye on it; she could wiggle her toes and there was no swelling but it still hurt quite a bit. I chalked it up to a good bruise, kept icing it on and off all evening, and gave her some ibuprofen before bed. The next morning there is a small bruise at the base of her pinkie toe, about the size of a quarter. She swears it feels better but she is not walking quite right. I decide she has broken her pinkie toe and buddy tape it but figure what else would they really do for it. Still, I am a little concerned so I call my friend who is a trauma/orthopedic surgeon. He assures me that unless there is some deformity, give it another day and then see if follow up care is needed. By later that evening, I had my answer; Izzy was hobbling worse than ever. First thing the next morning, I am on the phone with the orthopedist who puts Izzy into a morning slot. By the time Izzy wakes up, I am relieved we have an appointment. The little bruise now covers almost her whole foot and it looks quite colorfully icky! Appointment, Xrays,Yada, yada, yada….she has fractured her fourth toe at the base. As they fit her with a little boot to wear and I mention our upcoming trip to WDW. I ask the orthopod, “Will she be okay?” He chuckles and says definitely not, she will not be able to pound the pavement for long periods day after day; she will swell and she will be in pain. With that, he zips out to see the next patient. Ooookay, guess we need to get her some wheels.
As an aside, when the tech who was fitting Izzy was chatting with her, she asked what Izzy was most excited about doing at Disney. Bless her heart, she answers: “Eating”. Since Izzy’s allergies are so severe, her only real safe haven is the restaurants at Disney. We have gone so often to the same ones that many of the chefs and servers know us by name. They truly roll out the red carpet for Izzy and seem to enjoy the challenge of making her a safe and exciting meal. I have said this a thousand times and I still can say it a thousand more; it is a wonderful gift to sit down as a family and enjoy dinner out. I can never thank Disney enough.
And speaking of meals….let the gluttony begin! Deluxe Dining Plan with the following meals:
Lunches: Sanaa, Coral Reef, The Plaza, Yak n Yeti, Brown Derby
Dinners: Narcoosees, Citricos, Jiko, Artist Point, The Wave, Yachtsman Steakhouse.
There will be one CS lunch thrown in there and breakfast will be courtesy of zillion snacks allotted on the dxdp or tidbits from the concierge lounge. OMG, I hope I packed elastic waist pants!
Danielle
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Oh no Danielle. I hope Izzy's toe/foot heal soon. Those are so not fun. I hope the trip is still enjoyable for your whole family & Izzy even with the broken toe. Sounds like a lot of great meals are planned. More please!
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Welcome back Danielle! I've missed reading your TR's on the Boards and wondered what happened to you Hope all is well for you now. Sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned for your family. So sorry to hear about Izzy's broken toe but you know how wonderful WDW is about any type of disability. I'm looking forward to hearing your reviews about all the meals that you have planned! Can't wait to hear more.
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Sounds ! Sorry Izzy broke her toe. But since she's really looking forward to the meals (smart girl ), the toe shouldn't slow down her eatin' at all! I'll keep my eyes peeled for y'all (and after hearing we'll be at the BWI at the same time, I'll really start humming a certain catchy tune if I find out that your lunch at the Brown Derby is on Saturday the 20th ).
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