So I turn 40 this year. I've never broken a bone in the last 39 years....until now. Was at a kids birthday party and climbing in an inflatable slide with my 2-year old son. I slipped and didn't want to let him go, so I went down hard, vertically, rather than falling backward. Dropped a few feet and my foot bent one way or the other. Instant pain.
Break at the base of the fifth metatarsal, on my left foot. So essentially the left side of my left foot. Hurt like hell and had an immediate lump and swelling on the foot. The best part? We had to leave the party....I'm driving home, with a broken left foot, from one town over....IN A SNOWSTORM. Had to stop at the drive-thru for food for the kids and wife, dropped them off at home, then ran to the ER. X-Rays and a temporary cast for now.
Still have to see a specialist this week to find out how bad the break is and what kind of recovery I'll have. Thankfully I'm still pretty fit, though both of my feet are killing me. It's not like the kids are old enough to leave me alone and let me rest. More fun to come this week!