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Update after 17 months

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Nicke874
Nicke874

It’s been 17 months since my accident and I’m still not healed completely. My doctor wants to do another surgery. I’m starting to lose faith in this leg ever healing. 

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  • kathy18445
    kathy18445 Nicke874

    Posted

    Wow Nick.....I can certainly understand your frustration.   17 months is a long time.    What Happened?
    • Nicke874
      Nicke874 kathy18445

      Posted

      I was hit by a truck walking. My best friend was killed and I had both of my legs broken. The right was the point of impact broken femur, pelvis and hip. I have a rod and 3 screws there. On the left I had a broken tibia and fibula with a compound spiral fracture. That is the trouble leg I’ve had 2 surgeries about to be the 3rd and it’s still broken. I have a rod and 6 screws. 
  • Morrismanc007
    Morrismanc007 Nicke874

    Posted

    My ankle issues are still ongoing after 14yrs, just waiting for my 8th op which hopefully will be pretty soon! 

    What injury and surgery did you have? 

    Claire. Xx

  • mjp2365
    mjp2365 Nicke874

    Posted

    What was your injury? Hopefully you will find some relief soon! Keep your chin up.
    • Nicke874
      Nicke874 mjp2365

      Posted

      I was hit by a car walking. I had a broken femur, pelvis and hip on the right. On the left is where all the problems are I had a broken tibia and fibula compound spiral fracture.
  • kevin2712
    kevin2712 Nicke874

    Posted

    Bro, I'm 20 months from triple subtular fusion of ankle and surgery cancelled today to re-break my fibula as that has fused back together which they broke to straighten ankle but fusion site hasn't fused and apparently that's cause of smoking...

    Hold on, fibula fused, so smoke my pole.. as obviously my bones WILL fuse and what there original plan was has failed..

    But try telling them that, as it's his first that hasn't fused and he just can't admit that it's a f**k up.. keeps trying to do stupid s**t hoping to save face

    Don't realize they've ruined my life and I don't take s**t

    Coming to a HEAD SOON

  • Rusky123
    Rusky123 Nicke874

    Posted

    AW bless you Nicke, I know how you feel. I had my accident Feb 1st 2017, still in pain, still swollen and still hoping things will get better. I want the plates and screws removed NOW. Keep the faith , you will get better, it is a hard and painful journey, but you will get better.
  • kpower
    kpower Nicke874

    Posted

    Nicke,

    Wow, you suffered major injuries in your accident. My sympathies go out to you.

    Your accident misfortune reminds me of an excellent motivational book, "Miracle Mindset' by JJ Virgin. JJ's son was run over by a car and suffered grievous skeletal and tissue injuries. His doctors held little hope for his recovery, but this mother was determined to get her son well again. That is what the book is about-- overcoming the odds and winning.

    Good luck.

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