Ankle update, kind of like a race report, but not really

[joenali]

Had surgery on Tuesday and everything went well. I have a plate with either 6 or 8 screws my mom couldn't remember what the dr said when he came to talk to her. I have really thin, small ankles so I may have to have my hardware removed in a year. I guess it can bother people who have smaller ankles. They gave me a nerve block that numbed me from my knee down and that was equally scary and amazing. Scary because I didn't know when it would wear off and I couldn't move my toes at all, I was nervous that it would last forever. But on the flip side, it kept the pain away for a good 13 hours. And then....

The pain set in. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. I thought I was on top of my pain meds but clearly I wasn't. My mom took care of me post op and I'm glad she did, because I didn't want dh to see me like I was. I cried, full on sobbed it hurt so bad. My mom was amazing, she changed the ice every hour or so, she helped me go to the bathroom, gave me my medicine every 4 hours, and sat with me after I returned from the bathroom because it hurt so bad after being upright. She made me awesome, healthy food. She drank coffee with me and she took care of my puppy. I went home on Friday afternoon.

Fast forward to almost a week out of surgery. I'm feeling so much better. Still experiencing some pain but it doesn't touch what I had last week. I still can't weight bear for at least 5 more weeks. I'm getting a scooter... Soon I hope! I have a splint on now which is so heavy and hot (it was 90 yesterday and we don't have ac). I think I get a boot next week.

And I'm getting very bored sitting at home not doing much.

Not sure when I'll get back to some sort of workout but I assume one of the first activities I'll be able to do is swim! So that's good!

[sassystace]

Yay for an awesome mom! Sounds like you are as good as can be expected, take care!

[ktzmoh]

Wow sounds like a tough week for you. Thank goodness for moms. I hope the 5 weeks goes by fast and your body heals quickly. {{hugs}}

[Brit]

That sounds pretty rough. I'm glad that it is improving. So awesome that your mom could come help. I have been thinking of you. I was hoping that you would give us an update.

Maybe you need adult coloring books like gumi.

[trigal]

Sounds like you're on the mend! Take your pain meds!!!! I slept through my first round when I had surgery...big mistake! And I'm sure yours was worse!

Keep positive during recovery and be sure to find something to occupy yourself!

[reginaphalange72]

So glad you're feeling better! That surgery sounds intense. And your mom sounds like a sweetheart.

On a somewhat unrelated note - I don't have AC either and one of those freestanding tower ACs from Home Depot has been a godsend so far this summer.

Take care of yourself, lady!! <3

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 11:20:35 GMT -5 trigal said:

Sounds like you're on the mend! Take your pain meds!!!! I slept through my first round when I had surgery...big mistake! And I'm sure yours was worse!

Keep positive during recovery and be sure to find something to occupy yourself!

My mom would wake me up every 4 hours to give me medicine. I would have never remembered.

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 11:56:06 GMT -5 reginaphalange72 said:

So glad you're feeling better! That surgery sounds intense. And your mom sounds like a sweetheart.

On a somewhat unrelated note - I don't have AC either and one of those freestanding tower ACs from Home Depot has been a godsend so far this summer.

Take care of yourself, lady!! <3

I'll have to get one if those, thanks for the rec.

[niq]

I'm glad things are getting better. Dealing with foot injuries is no fun. Hang in there!

[al320]

Yay mom!!

And ugh, im sorry its been so hard! Super speedy recovery vibes to you!!!

[trigal]

Jun 8, 2015 11:59:25 GMT -5 joenali said:

Jun 8, 2015 11:20:35 GMT -5 trigal said:

Sounds like you're on the mend! Take your pain meds!!!! I slept through my first round when I had surgery...big mistake! And I'm sure yours was worse!

Keep positive during recovery and be sure to find something to occupy yourself!

My mom would wake me up every 4 hours to give me medicine. I would have never remembered.

Nice mom!! I was at home sleeping on the couch with DH upstairs. Apparently I slept through the alarm reminding me to take the drugs!

[chw57]

I'm glad you're healing well!

[taratru]

Your mom is a saint! I'm glad you're on the mend.

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 13:35:01 GMT -5 taratru said:

Your mom is a saint! I'm glad you're on the mend.

She's at my house right now cleaning my kitchen and telling me I should have returned my white fiestaware dishes ( that we got when we married) because they are all scratched up. She said I should have done it a long time ago. lol! Thanks mom!

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 13:59:51 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

I'm glad you're feeling better! I had my hardware removed and I promise its easy and relatively painless.

Was it uncomfortable when it was in? Irritating? How long did you have it in? How is it now without it?

So many questions!

[labbie]

Omg that sounds excruciating. I am so happy to hear you are feeling better now. Glad Mom was able to be there for you, gah that pain sounds terrible.
hang in there and I hope you get to swim soon!

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 14:11:25 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Jun 8, 2015 14:02:28 GMT -5 joenali said:

Was it uncomfortable when it was in? Irritating? How long did you have it in? How is it now without it?

So many questions!

Yes, it was uncomfortable and limited my range of motion (I had 20+ screws, 2 plates for a broken tibia and fibula x 2). It also hurt like a mothereffer if I ever accidentally banged a screw on something. They were also very visible in my case. 

I had the hardware in for 11 months, and have had it out for about 4 years now. The removal was easy and I was back at the gym a week later. At my last xray about 2 years ago most of the holes in my bones had completely filled in. I still have pain sometimes, but its manageable. I have what I refer to as a perma-cankle, because the swelling never went away completely. 

Im happy to answer any questions you have! I know how much it sucks, and I'm sorry you're dealing with this. 

Gah! 20 screws and 2 plates! I shouldn't complain! I'm glad you are doing better. I'm sure I'll have more questions for you as I progress. Thanks!

[joenali]

scm1011 are you able to run now? Or do other high impact activity?

[mrshandy]

Wow. That sounds really rough. I'm glad your surgery went well and that your feeling better. Rest up. I don't know if you like soccer, but the Women's World Cup is going on now. Might be nice entertainment.

[emilyj]

Yikes! Your mom sounds awesome. Glad the pain is less now, and hope you heal up quickly!!

[sadlebred]

Glad you are feeling better!

No AC? Being in the south, the AC goes on in April and may not get turned off til Nov!

[joenali]

Jun 8, 2015 14:56:15 GMT -5 sadlebred said:

Glad you are feeling better!

No AC? Being in the south, the AC goes on in April and may not get turned off til Nov!

Most people don't have ac here. Dh and I have talked about getting sone sort of window unit. It gets pretty cool at night if all the windows are opened and you have a fan or 2.

[venice2007]

Glad you are getting better a little every day!

[kams]

I <3 your mom! So glad she's been keeping you as comfortable as possible, and keeping you company. Good thing Mercy is a snuggle bug!

Quick healing vibes!

[libbygrl109]

Moms are so awesome, even when they want to rearrange your kitchen for you :-)

Glad you're on the mend!

[gt7301b]

Glad you are on the mend and that your mom is so awesome.

[G22]

I'm glad your feeling better. And thank goodness for an awesome mom to help you out when you need it!

[MrsE]

That sounds incredibly painful. Hope you heal quickly and your recovery is a smooth and pain free road! Be kind to yourself.

[bostonmichelle]

I'm glad you are feeling better. Your mom is amazing and is such a saint. I hope you get some mobility soon with your scooter!

[marcyiam]

Glad you're feeling better and yay for mom!