The white dinner and how sorry I am feeling for myself today!

Last night was the dinner thing that I posted about earlier in the week.

I had a lucky shopping day and managed to find skinny white jeans and a lovely top in a slightly off white, milk colour. I wore them with my grey and cream oxfords and my touch of green was an acid green wrap. I also wore a green/grey corduroy coat later in the evening as the weather got cooler.

Sorry the pics below don't show the outfit well but you may get the idea. I will try recreate the outfit for you when I'm feeling up to it.... Which brings me to why I am feeling sorry for myself...

My oxford shoes have annoyingly slippery soles and I've learned that they're not ideal to wear when walking on wet surfaces etc - but I thought they would be fine yesterday as we were on grass. When we were heading back to the car last night, we were walking back on the road and I slipped on a speed hump painted with yellow road paint. My right leg flew out in front of me at an angle I'm sure it was never meant to bend and I hurt the inside of my knee. Perhaps it was the fact that I had had a few glasses of wine, but I didn't feel too bad last night - I assumed I would have a bit of bruising today. Well I woke up in the early hours of the morning in agony. I think that I've done some ligament or tendon damage. I have strapped my knee up and taken some anti-inflammatories and I'm kind of hoping for a miracle but I suspect I might need to see a doctor.

I'm really so annoyed by this injury just as I was really getting into my new fitness habits and I so don't want to lose the momentum!!!

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11 years ago

Echo

Veteran

Oh, no, I am so sorry. I just went through arthroscopic surgery on my right knee because of a torn meniscus, although I thought at first it was a tendon issue, too. Not fun, but far better than dealing with the constant pain. Mine actually felt better for quite a while before the pain returned with a vengeance. I hope you get better news from the dr!

But your outfit looks perfect, and it looks like it was a beautiful dinner. I love the arty photo of the heart above the crowd, too. Good luck with that knee (I hate that reflective road paint - it can even be dangerous to cars trying to leave a stop sign/light).

Debra

I suspect you might need to see a doctor too.......off you go......
I'm very sorry to hear of your not so fun ending to the night, but I do have to say..Perfect outfit..you looked fabulous and just from the photos it looks like a great event.

LACeleste

Oh Hil! I am so sorry! Please go to a Doc sooner rather than later. Sometimes a little immobilization will let your body naturally heal and you can avoid invasive treatment. I know it's a big pain.

You looked incredible in that outfit!!!!!!!!

MsMary

Oh, noes! Off to the doctor with you! Hopefully it's not too serious!

The party looks just breathtaking! How fun! And you look completely fab!!

deb

That is too bad about your fall. You look really good before it, though. It is best to have it checked out.

crutcher

Your outfit is cute, cute, cute...Please don't beat yourself up over what is known as an "accident" happens to all of us at some time...You probably should have the ER take a peak...I understand getting a fitness program derailed because of a stupid accident but getting on it now, will probably get you back to your workouts sooner...
Take care...

TraceyLiz65

(website)

So sorry the night ended like that and that you wolk feeling worse than anticipated. Hope you go see the doctor and get quick relief and answer to what damage if any! Love the white outfit.

Beth Ann

So sorry to hear it, Hil! You looked fabulous.

Please take care of yourself and don't hesitate to get the medical attention you need.

Gigi

Oh, so sorry, Hil! What a way to end what looks like a great day.

I agree that you should try to get to a doctor sooner rather than later. At least then you'll have the information you need as to how to treat it. And maybe it will heal faster if you can get some kind of care protocol implemented right away.

I know what you mean about the momentum of fitness stuff! Maybe you could do some upper-body workouts (e.g., lifting weights) to keep up your momentum.

Caro in Oz

That's awful Hil ;( Hope it isn't too serious but I do think a visit to the doctor would be wise.

Kristin L

You look great Hil. I second what everyone else has said about going to see a physician. I hope your knee gets feeling better son!

Suz

Oh, Hil --what a pity! I hope it will turn out not to be as bad as you fear. In the meantime, you looked sensational. What a fun event. Please do go to a doctor and see what they advise.

DonnaF

Hope your injury isn't serious. Glad it happened at the end of the evening rather than the beginning, and your new outfit didn't get damaged. I'm wondering if a cobbler could glue something onto the bottom of your oxfords to make them less slippery, or maybe you could take sandpaper to the bottoms? Not sure that it would have helped against that painted surface, however.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You look wonderful - and what a fun event. LOVE.

Sorry about your knee. Have it checked out and feel better soon. xo

Deborah

Hil, I am so sorry, I hope you are not in too much pain. Praying for miracles is my thing so I am praying but do go and see the doctor as well. And you looked lovely.

anne

Hi Hil,

What a disappointing end to a day when you were so beautifully and appropriately dressed. Have you made it to the doctor yet? Hoping and praying for a quick recovery

Sveta

Hil, I am so sorry about your injury! I hope it is nothing serious and you get back to normal soon.
You look wonderful in all white.

BethL

Hi Hil - So sorry your lovely evening ended the way it did. You looked wonderful in your white outfit, and I love your wrap!

I'm dealing with at least a torn meniscus right now. I hyperextended my knee this winter and then injured it again. I thought that I could treat it myself, which worked to some extent, but my knee was weak when I reinjured it, and I didn't go to the doctor right away even the second time. I wish I had. I'm doing physical therapy, and I probably don't need surgery, but my knee is going to take a long, long time for me to get full range of motion back. At this point, I can't fully straighten my leg. Please go get yourself checked out. If you can start treatment sooner rather than earlier, you'll be in much better shape than I am. Best of luck, and I hope you feel better soon.

Eliza

Hil- You look just beautiful in your photos. Sorry the night ended the way it did. Here's to getting the info you need to get the mending started off on the right foot. You can't always tell what is going on and timely diagnosis may be your best ally in recovery. Sending good thoughts your way.

rachylou

Ooh! Ouch! Hope it's a little better today? But hey, you looked fab!

Hil

Hi everyone - thanks for the kind words! I'm still feeling very tender and sore although I had a better night's sleep. It is a holiday weekend in South Africa so I will probably go to the doc tomorrow.

Inge

Moderator

Oh no, that sounds like a nasty fall -((( Good idea to have it checked out by the doctor tomorrow, Hil. Hang in there!

(You looked fab and the party sounds fab too.)

Mochi

Oh no, Hil! That sounds horrible! And just when you had had a fantastic evening, looking great in the process. I also get what an awful wrench (or spanner) this throws into your fitness project. Gahhhh!!! When I was in Italy earlier this month, I tripped and had an awful, awful sprain to my ankle. I was sure I'd broken it, it was that painful. The next morning it was stiff and swollen (it still is a bit, after two weeks), but the pain had immediately reduced and I could walk fine--it just hurt when I bent my foot into specific positions that walking didn't affect.

But a knee.....and your case should really be checked out. I hope that like with me, the worst was at the point it happened. I will send healing thoughts your way.

cheryl

I hope you are feeling better!

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