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ankle bad news

Posted : 5/5/2006 8:48:07 AM

Just feel the need to whine and get some input-

Went back to the ortho doc Monday. Bad news, again. He said the ligaments and a tendon are shot and I have to do proprioceptive (not fun) and other PT for at least 6 more weeks! Looking like total reconstructive surgery is needed - which he said would put me in intense rehab for another 6 months afterwards! He also found a second fracture in my ankle, but the bones are finally starting to "knit". At least that part had good news.[

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Have a different ankle brace to wear (ugly as sin), but still have the "big boot" to wear if I am out and about or standing for a while, like during coaching.

I feel so useless, my pup is getting antsy and my Special Olympics athletes are getting frustrated Coach can't "do" like she did. I can't even stand up on it without falling over like a drunk. So frustrated I ended up crying at my PT appointment like an idiot.

Please tell me if any of you went thru this, and how long it took to recover. I need to hear some good news before I go nuts.

magilacudy

Posted : 5/5/2006 9:31:22 AM

So sorry to hear you are going through this. I don't have any adivice. Other than, hang in there it will all work out and soon you'll be running again.

glenmar

Posted : 5/5/2006 9:47:05 AM

Oh, that really sucks. I have no ankle advise, but one shoulder surgery eventually lead to FOUR more and a neck tossed in there from an injury in PT......so I KNOW how frustrating this can be. Hang in there...cry when you need to...vent when you need to, and know that we're all pulling for you.

Julie Byers

Posted : 5/5/2006 10:45:22 AM

The only bright side I can point out is look at the tremendous impact you have on the world around you. You are needed and valued, and everyone around you takes notice when you aren't at your usual capacity. You have a great sense of humor, are compassionate, and dedicated to making the lives of others rich and joyous. Ankle trouble or no ankle trouble, you are still you. I hope you mend successfully even if it takes a long time to do so, but if it doesn't happen, you are still the pearl in the clam. Jules

jprinz99

Posted : 5/5/2006 3:01:48 PM

Just got back from another 2 1/2 hour PT session - really needed to see these comments and to hear from you folks! Thank you for making it not suck so bad!

marty_ga

Posted : 5/5/2006 4:20:22 PM

I can understand your frustration, but keep with the PT! Although when I broke my ankle, I didn't have problems except with the Ortho...he asked me what color cast I wanted...pink or purple...he was plain out of white. Dang it doc, I am 50 years old...I don't want pink OR purple! So he gave me a navy blue boot, which OK with me. Just added this for laughs...

Kara

Posted : 5/5/2006 6:14:23 PM

I haven't had much experience with ankle problems other than breaking the same ankle twice and having to hobble around on crutches for what seemed like forever [8|]

I admire you for keeping up your activities while going through all of this. You are a wonderful role model to the

eople you help out! You can do it!

Cry when you feel like it. It will always make you feel better later. Going through something like this is tremendously frustrating. I can't imaging anyone going through this without some really intense emotions. I was with my mother when she got both of her hips replaced at the same time. Her PT was grueling, painful and so very stressful. But now she kyacks, mountain bikes and hikes in the everglades all the time!! If she can do it, you can do it!! Hang in there!

Know that everyone here is hoping that it goes well, fast and easily for you.

jprinz99

Posted : 5/6/2006 5:38:38 AM

a minor update...
do you know how long it takes to get a brace from your sneeky dog while hopping on one foot? I was getting ready for a shower and Tyler decides that "Gee, that black thing must be awesome since Mom won't share it"

Off he goes, quick as a wink. I command "Leave it, drop" - all to know avail. Now Tyler thinks "Yeah. Game on!".

So here I am starkers, hopping on one foot down the hall. Ty pops downstairs so I of course am getting really mad. I go too fast, fall down the stairs and land in front of the front door just as my husband walks in. Tyler is just sitting there wagging his tail, I am splayed out for God and country (finally got the brace back when he dropped it when I fell).

My husband says (get this) "Hi hon, what's for supper?"

My life... it just goes to show what a bit of self pity will do, eh? Now that I am over it I can finally laugh my fool head off!

ron2

Posted : 5/6/2006 6:41:12 AM

Now, there's a visual that will stay with me for a while.

Anyway, big hug and doggy slobbers.

Sounds like your DH has a dry sense of humor. Either that or, and just as funny, he may be used to that greeting. (I'm sorry I couldn't resist.)

jprinz99

Posted : 5/6/2006 1:15:24 PM

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good one ron2!

Julie Byers

Posted : 5/6/2006 4:27:09 PM

omg laffin!!!![sm=rotfl.gif]Jules

jennie_c_d

Posted : 5/7/2006 12:46:22 AM

*dies*

Julie Byers

Posted : 5/7/2006 1:00:38 AM

I thought I would share this, misery loves company. Yesterday I was outback in the yard doing the 'good doggy mamma' thing scooping up Mack's heaping meadow muffins. I had the garbage can nearby with the lid open and as I swung the big scoop up to dump it the wind caught the lid and in slow motion it blew shut at the same time I was dumping. Yeppers-indeedy great big doodies rained down all over my feet. My daughter stood there laughing so hard she nearly wet her pants. (Until I scooped up one of them up and flicked it at her) So between the two of us disaster areas everyone else should have a smooth weekend. Jules

jprinz99

Posted : 5/7/2006 4:01:49 AM

Gee, I was feeling like crap- you actuall wore it! [

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He is The Boss

Posted : 5/7/2006 9:39:18 AM

Ohhh, this thread has me laughing!!!

I don't have any advice to add to this, other than stick with your PT, it does suck and can be quite exhausting.. but what better excuse to treat yourself to something nice afterwards???

Good luck with all of it, and hopefully there will be no more falling down the stairs nekkid!