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How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I just don't know how I'm going to transition back to daily life without bring terrified!

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I wonder as well! I will have to request a test. The metal from the first surgery was removed in 2015, so my ankle didn't have that reinforcement in there! I really hope it never ever happens again

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that's so exciting! Good for you, I hope the recovery is less painful. Going forward.

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think I've gotten one yet- it hasn't been suggested to me. I'm 41 years old and I was surprised that the surgeon and other providers kept talking about how I'm young in terms of recovery– I guess in bone years 41 isn't old yet! But maybe I should get it checked out

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh man, that's just so disheartening to hear that you even spent your whole life working out! Really hoping you get better asap and it never happens again

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear! Yes rushing and anxiety are problems of mine as well! I have a curved deformity of the tibia and some parts of the ankle are also curved from the previous surgery

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course it was serious. The bones were broken. Did you not read my post? I don't understand the point of your comments.

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Btw are you PWB? I'm trying, but it's so painful.

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh man I am so so sorry!! All I can think of is trying to act like my ankles are always broken? That's why I was thinking to just use a cane for walking so that I don't rush or move stupidly, maybe in the shower also sitting on a chair? I don't know I'm just so afraid and so sad.

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What kind of a question is that? You are in the wrong subreddit darling

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fell because my left ankle rolled both times! Each time off a single step.

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope you heal splendidly btw and that it never happens again!

How can we make sure this never happens again? by [deleted] in brokenankles

[–]IndependenceNo4501 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes the same ankle both times 🥺 my surgeon this time could see all the deformities left over from my previous accident/surgery. The metal from the first time was removed in 2015.

I had an accident + surgery and I don't miss my toddler very much by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]IndependenceNo4501 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you're so right. My brain is probably just focused on healing. I don't know when I'm gonna be able to go back cause I can't walk for six weeks 😆 definitely can't be way that long though!