[at-l] How NOT to prepare for an AT hike...

[Mara Factor]

...with a fall resulting in a separated shoulder.

Ah well, so that's what happened to me yesterday.  I was carrying a table 
into my friend's basement (I'm storing stuff there) and fell off the third 
step, landing on my head, shoulder, and hip.  The hip was just bruised.  The 
head a potential minor concussion (I was told to have someone wake me every 
four hours while sleeping).  But it's the shoulder...  sigh.  I've got a 2nd 
degree AC separation.

I saw the physician's assistant today and got the 2nd degree diagnosis.  
Tomorrow I start physical therapy.  They know I'm planning on strapping a 
pack on in two weeks time and haven't yet ruled it out - especially once I 
told them my pack would top out at 20-25 pounds.

I may have to change my current plans for getting to Georgia though...  
Instead of taking my time and visiting friends while making my way south, I 
may need to stay in Boston for PT until ready to leave for the trail.

Stay tuned...  I should know more after my PT appointment tomorrow and will 
be in touch - especially with those of you expecting visits from me.

Sigh.

Mara
Stitches, AT99
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