Monday, 18 July 2011

Oi! Dats my Leg!

Well here we go again. I have the skin infection Cellulitus in my leg again. This is the fifth time I've had it, the third time in three months. Aside from being very painful it effectively immobilizes me in the horizontal while I wait for the Antibiotics to kick in.

Fortunately this time I was given an emergency supply to keep at home and took them as soon as the leg started to flare up. The positive side effect is that the infection is now receding and I have avoided a stay in hospital like I had in May. The downside is that painting miniature (and writing blog posts) is pretty difficult while laying on my back with my legs in the air!

Hopefully within a few days I'll be able to sit up and then I can get some painting done and maybe even write a proper post for the blog. In the meantime here's a nice shot of my gammy leg to put you off your lunch!
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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 11:58

    Ouch and get well soon.

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  2. DJ Kettlety18 July 2011 at 12:02

    Any excuse not to write up the game notes from Friday

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  3. Rodger18 July 2011 at 12:28

    That's not good Lee. Hope the leg is better soon. All the best.

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  4. The Angry Lurker18 July 2011 at 12:45

    You can do wonders with Photoshop these days.

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  5. Dr. Willett's Workshop18 July 2011 at 12:55

    Arg...Get well soon!

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  6. CarloAntonio18 July 2011 at 12:59

    Get well soon BigLee !!!

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  7. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 13:24

    Get well soon!

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  8. John Lambshead18 July 2011 at 13:25

    Admit it, you have been worshiping the Dark Gods again.
    J
    PS Get well soon.

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  9. Paul O'G18 July 2011 at 13:40

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'm sure that painting will help speed your return to full health!

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  10. Ray Rousell18 July 2011 at 14:52

    Holy shit!!!! That doesn't look very good, keep the foot up and get the mrs to bring you tea and cakes all day, that might help!!

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  11. AJ (Allan) Wright18 July 2011 at 15:14

    Oi vey! When you're known as 'Big' Lee one hopes they're not talking about your foot....

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  12. Paul´s Bods18 July 2011 at 17:09

    Just tell em..keep the colour but take the swelling away. That looks bloody painfull mate!!!
    Hope it clears up soon
    Cheers
    paul

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  13. BigRedBat18 July 2011 at 17:55

    Golly that looks nasty, I do hope you recover soon!

    Simon

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  14. Anibal Invictus18 July 2011 at 18:55

    Looks bad! I wish you a quick and effective recovery

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  15. Tony18 July 2011 at 20:17

    Best wishes for a quick recovery.

    Tony
    http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/

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  16. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)18 July 2011 at 20:50

    Ouch!! Looks painful indeed! I wish you a speedy recovery.

    Christopher

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  17. irishserb19 July 2011 at 03:44

    Youch, take care and get better soon!

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  18. The Kiwi19 July 2011 at 04:49

    DANG!
    Good thing I had just finished my lunch.
    Hope ya get better soon.
    cheers

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  19. BigLee19 July 2011 at 09:58

    Thanks for all your good wishes. The cellulitus is improving slowly but it'll take weeks to clear completely. I'm feeling a lot better today but I still have to keep the leg elevated to keep the swelling down.

    I'm trying to do some writing today but it'll be in short bursts cos I can't sit up for long. In between I'm listening to Podcasts (I finally have time for those 4hr shows!) and reading my copy of Wargames Illustrated which came through the post yesterday.

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  20. Mojo19 July 2011 at 10:50

    Ouch! Poor Lee. Good to hear it's getting better already... Hope relief is coming fast!
    //mojo

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  21. Luckyjoe19 July 2011 at 14:11

    Man, that looks painful. I hope you get well soon and are back up and running.

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  22. BigLee19 July 2011 at 19:02

    I don't know about running, but I'd settle for painting!

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  23. Sollado219 July 2011 at 22:04

    All the best, hold the line friend, we want to continue see your excellent miniatures!!!

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  24. Jim20 July 2011 at 03:29

    Get well soon! At first I thought you had a bad sunburn... Wow! That looks painful. :(

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  25. Scottswargaming20 July 2011 at 03:54

    Ouch looks painful . I can sympethise, I got cellulitis in my scalp once...wasn't pretty... my head swelled up like you wouldnt believe... I looked like Herman Munster...

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