Second surgery...
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hi everyone,
I've been for my post-boot given/WBT appointment, which was 3 weeks after the cast came off (12 weeks since my trimalleolar break). I hobbled in with one crutch thinking I was doing really well. but my surgeon was shocked that I was still in pain and still limped as much. If I could walk, I would. I have been doing my exercises every day, walking as much as I can, but something is seriously wrong.
I was sent for a WB xray and they said 2 of the 3 breaks had healed, but the long screw is aggravating my non-union fracture and means I can't progress any further without another surgery. Has anyone has a second corrective surgery after ORIF? Will I need a new cast? Will it be as long a recovery as before?
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alison08796 Guest
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Exactly, which we is why we ask for advice and some semblance of support here. Our families try their best but don't know, and our surgeons and consultants don't have the time, which I completely understand. What I don't understand is people coming onto forums designed for people asking for support and them being sarcastic.
'as if it's a mystery'? Well, it is a mystery to me, as never before have I been in agony for 3 months after a bad ankle fracture, and I'm wondering about a second post-op recovery timeline. You must know everything there is to know; well done you!
rose71920 alison08796
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I agree 100% Allison! I actually wrote this last week in one post. Its so darn frustrating not knowing.
My doc is wonderful except he is running in and out of rooms all the time! If I want to ask something I fear of the "OMG are you serious look?" from him!
I've had two surgeries on my feet. One in Aug and one in November. And I'm still in some sort of pain. I want to know, is it normal? How long before I can walk for more than 30 mins with out wincing in pain! How come I am just driving now and it still hurt like a you know what.
The popping... normal? Pain when it pops?
Like you said, Patient education goes a long way!
I see his PA on Tuesday and I hope she has 10 mins for me. I have a list of things I want answered.
And I think people here are great! But I also feel we are all just going through the motions of pain and the frustrations of healing or not healing. The "what If's" and so on. I can't be the only one who feels this!
?And everyone here seems to be "FIT" and "in great shape" and eats only veggies and water all day...... well I'm here to say after a year I've gained so much weight... and no I'm not comfortable. But I didn't sit here and just eat a carrot or lettuce. I had some comfort food to pacify me. Sounds funny but I am being honest.
This stinks... and someone wrote " No one likes a Debbie downer" to me once... I'm not being one. I just would like to know what is really going on. How long because healing is NOT six weeks... nope.. a lot longer than that. Isn't every one entitled to a pity party once in a while?? Or am I the only one??
Ok.. off rant! lol
Rose