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Snow FALL

by Cowboy Bob Sorensen 

December 2 was the first snow accumulation for our area of New York state, with a range of accumulations. Some were a couple of inches, higher elevations got more. We had about five inches.

When I went to work at seven in the A of M...nothing. I scoffed, as they were wrong many times before. When I came out at two PM, it was a challenge to get to the car in the parking lot. I flailed and landed on the snow-packed pavement on my right side.

See my knee area, damaged by a fall in a parking lot. Ibuprofen is a good friend, as are cold packs. Told to take 3 days off work.
6 AM December 3, less swelling but more color, photo by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
It was tricky getting home, but I finally parked, walked to the entrance and climbed the nine stairs to my apartment. When I realized a few minutes later (getting out of wet clothes was a priority) that I had pain and swelling below the kneecap (it felt like burning), I sought help. No way was I going to try to get to urgent care in this weather, so I used a video service where I could talk to medical professionals on the cell phone.

The nurse practitioner said to take three days off work and wrote a note to that effect, which was emailed to me. Nothing appears to be broken. Also, I was instructed to put ice on it and take ibuprofen (which was part of my plan) as needed. If it got worse in certain ways, get to an urgent care facility.

I had a good night. Couldn't sleep on the right, so I slept on the left side and put a pillow between my knees. Slept surprisingly well. Today, the swelling is still pronounced but there is less pain. Now for breakfast and a very careful shower.

As y'all prolly guessed, this article is partly for documentation as well as those who are concerned.

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