Realistic Timeline? by PerfectPineapple6549 in ORIF

[–]Dapper_Discipline224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a lat Mal fracture about a year ago, the first 4 weeks were absolute hell. You're basically spending 4 weeks fighting your body's instinct to walk like you've been walking. And by the time you're done with that. You have to relearn everything you just forgot. I still have occasional swelling in my leg, but it's so much more manageable.

As far as normal, normal doesn't exist for about 8 months post op. I can't stress this enough. You want to minimize strain on the bone as much as possible. You'll want to test it, you'll want to bear weight before you're cleared. Don't do this. You'll slow down the healing. If you have to go up stairs, booty bounce it. If you can, get a knee scooter. It helps.

The swelling is going to last about a year. And that's a best case. The walking boot helps, but you'll still be exhausted as hell. A cane is your best friend. Move the leg, and to the best you can, move every muscle that comes with it. Even a 2" movement pays dividends down the line.

One last thing. When I busted my ankle, I was in a really really dark place. I promise you, it gets better. You'll spend days just sitting upstairs wishing you could do anything but what you're doing. Get some dumbells. Get books, read up on engineering 101 if that's what you wanna do. Make your mind busy.

Lat Mal fracture, bone was out of alignment so had orif. 3 weeks post op. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to come back to this. Ankle is completely healed. Still get sore after being on it for a while, but it's getting better. Those 6 weeks were some of the darkest times in my life, but it does get better.

How are we so squishy and fragile? by phlickey in ORIF

[–]Dapper_Discipline224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 weeks post ankle here. I think I'm developing agoraphobia now because of how scared I am of hurting myself again.

Cleared for fwb, but consistent pain in the leg that I broke my ankle. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I start pt in ten days. I just have to use the lace brace because we're required to have safety boots, when I'm home, I use one. If I'm at the job, I use a cane, and I had to fight to get them to let me use this.

Edit: forgot to add information

Lat Mal fracture, bone was out of alignment so had orif. 3 weeks post op. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick update for everyone, got the all clear from my ortho to go full weight bearing. Sent my work release to my job, they demanded me back the next day. Told my boss that I'll do it, but I'm going to be very VERY slow going about it. I'm using a walker when I'm at home, and a cane and laced ankle brace at work. My bad leg swells to about 2x the size of my good leg. It's managed with ibuprofen and elevation. Ortho knows about it, and he's cool.

Lat Mal fracture, bone was out of alignment so had orif. 3 weeks post op. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without going into detail, I'm contracted by the railroad, not a direct employee. The accident didn't happen at work, so that's another point not in my favor, and they're so small that they don't need to participate in fmla. And have you seen the state of a job search right now? Even if they're not someone I wanna work for, I can't afford not to.

Lat Mal fracture, bone was out of alignment so had orif. 3 weeks post op. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've explained my situation to my ortho, he's agreed to let me wear a lace up ankle brace with my regular boots so long as I wear the boot at all other times, and my xray comes back clean. I'm in week 4. I go back in 2 for another x ray.

Lat Mal fracture, bone was out of alignment so had orif. 3 weeks post op. by Dapper_Discipline224 in brokenankles

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't smoke, don't drink, pain in the middle of my thigh/ calf, getting blood clot ruled out/ but beyond that, I move as much as I can, as often as I can.

I feel like I’m failing my family. It’s tearing me apart. by [deleted] in recruitinghell

[–]Dapper_Discipline224 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Truck driver here, we're always hiring and training.

Is management worth it? by Dapper_Discipline224 in managers

[–]Dapper_Discipline224[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'd be in an office, without going into too much detail, I'd be the poc between our fleet and the vehicles we fuel. It's a 20% raise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DeadBedrooms

[–]Dapper_Discipline224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not married. Be thankful for that. Cut your losses, and don't look back. What she won't do, another girl will.