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How did you injure your ankle and what's your age?

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Lamborghini_Gal
Lamborghini_Gal

I've been reading posts for a good while now and have found everyone to be so kind, caring, compassionate and helpful.  People are really friendly here!

I thought it might be interesting to just give a short sentence or two, on how we got hurt and if you want to, include your age. 

I got hurt at a Prince Tribute Skate (roller skating) on May 10th.  I had a Closed bimalleolar Fracture of left ankle.   I'm 51.   biggrin

Beth

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  • Freebyrd1707
    Freebyrd1707 Lamborghini_Gal

    Posted

    I was playing football with my granddaughter and stepped in a hole/dip in the yard. Torn peroneus brevis tendon. I'm 54. Stacey

    • Lamborghini_Gal
      Lamborghini_Gal Freebyrd1707

      Posted

      Stacey, those holes can be so bad, because they're almost impossible to see, until you've stepped in one.  Our yard is like that!

      Beth

    • Freebyrd1707
      Freebyrd1707 Lamborghini_Gal

      Posted

      YES!!!! It was a small dip really. Who knew the damage it could cause?!!! Already been 5 months and I'm only 3 1/2 weeks post op. It's hard done says to be positive.

    • jan30278
      jan30278 Freebyrd1707

      Posted

      Freebyrd- it is hard to stay positive.  I have realized that the weekends are hardest for me cause my hubby, son and wife go out, do chores, exercise, yard work.... while I have to sit around and keep my leg up.  I have a routine during the weekdays when I am here alone and get thru ok.  It is odd- seems like I should be happier during the weekends. Just go a day at a time- sometimes an hour and know that a year from now- this will all be an unpleasant yet distant memory.

      I am impressed- football!!  great story but terribly sorry for your injury.

  • anniea
    anniea Lamborghini_Gal

    Posted

    I'm 33, unstable fibular fracture back in July (no surgery). I slipped on a blanket at home whilst me and my 9 year old was getting ready to go and watch Swan Lake Ballet. It was 5pm and no alcohol involved 😭😭😭

    Worst summer ever! Finally getting around without support.

    • Lamborghini_Gal
      Lamborghini_Gal anniea

      Posted

      Anniea, I love ballet and took it, many years ago.  Swan Lake is a beautiful ballet.  I am glad that you're finally getting around though, without support. 

      Beth

  • chris020262
    chris020262 Lamborghini_Gal

    Posted

    Fell during frosty conditions in January this year while doing my job as a postman resulting in an injury called a Maisonneuve Fracture.Broken bones have healed well but it's the ankle damage which is still giving me the bother.This has resulted in Royal Mail getting rid of me on ill health grounds,maybe looking at another op to clean the ankle up.I am 54 

    • Lamborghini_Gal
      Lamborghini_Gal chris020262

      Posted

      Chris, I think it's a shame that they let you go, over what happened.  After all, you were on the job.  They should not be allowed to do that. 

      Beth

    • jan30278
      jan30278 chris020262

      Posted

      Chris- I agree it is shameful they let you go- and you were doing work .  Amazing.  I am assuming you are in the UK?  here we have a law called FMLA which protects your position for 12 weeks- so I am not too worried, though have to have more surgery for another problem in Oct so will be taking more than 12 weeks- not sure how it will all play out.  

      Hope your ankle damage can be corrected... these are miserable injuries.

       

    • chris020262
      chris020262 Lamborghini_Gal

      Posted

      Yeah that's what I thought,but it was based on the timespan for returning to work and the capability for doing the job.Walking 12/14 miles a day doing the job was the biggest challenge.At present it is still giving me bother walking,feels like bone on bone and unstable.But that's loyalty for you.

    • chris020262
      chris020262 jan30278

      Posted

      Yes I live in Northern Ireland,I have been off 7 months and according to Royal Mails Occupational health doctors I wouldn't be able to carry out the job because of the injury.Lost my mother in law and brother and now my job in that space of time.Just a bad year but you have to look forward,hopefully I will be walking pain and cane free by the end of the year.

    • jan30278
      jan30278 chris020262

      Posted

      I am so sorry for your losses over this past year. You truly have been through a difficult time. Pray that 2017 is a better year.

      They say time heals but I know right now it must seem like things will never improve.

    • chris020262
      chris020262 jan30278

      Posted

      Many thanks,I hope your own injury and the many others on here continue to improve and everyone can get back to some sort of normality.
    • lisa94585
      lisa94585 chris020262

      Posted

      I am so sorry. You were just doing your job. Doesn't seem right or fair.

    • melissa91009
      melissa91009 chris020262

      Posted

      Hi Chris. That's awful re your job since having all my operations and issues (since 2012) I have lost my career. I used to be an ICU nurse. I am from Australia and got a job in UK. I went back to work after my first operation briefly (sciatic nerve release in hip) but was struggling. In and out of hospital with terrible hip pain. After 2.5 yrs of all this drama it turns out both my hips were partially dislocating which damaged my ankle and it started to dislocate (severe leg spasms which my ankle took the brunt of). So now I'm disabled and lost my job, career, independence, friends, working visa etc. It's horrible when an injury ruins it all so I really feel for you. Hope you're ok. Mel

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