OK--I need to whine and complain AND ANOTHER whining update!

Linda · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:01 am Post subject:

Diane, hugs and prayers going out to you! What a freak accident! Take it easy and don't try to do too much! I might look into getting a Dexa scan for bone density when you feel up to it. It should take a LOT of force to shear bone like that, I would want to make sure there is not a density issue. http://www.osteopenia3.com/dexa-scans.html Hang in there and let everyone help you!

seazr · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks Linda--a bone density test will happen; we already discussed it with my regular Dr. My ortho surgeon is not really concerned about that; he said if you hit anything just right, it will break!
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seazr · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:

I don't know what I was thinking but for some reason I thought I would be in a splint until I transitioned to a boot. Well, I had my first after-surgery appointment today and NOT! My splint was removed--along with 14 staples--and I now have a pretty blue cast!! Crying or Very sad

AND, it will be two months from surgery before I can even put any amount of weight on my foot! Crying or Very sad

And another month before I am walking! Crying or Very sad

I tried to argue for a better deal but he said it would be one thing if this was just a broken ankle but a broken shaft is a different ballgame! So, poor Dakota! And my poor garden! Not to mention my poor husband! He is off to Utah for a week this coming Sunday and I can't really blame him! But in all fairness to me, I have been trying so hard to be independent and not to complain . . . AND I also feel so bad to whine at all with all the other problems going on right now; poor, sweet Bogie, Annmarie's daughter . . . I'm just glad we can all be here for each other . . . Smile

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jenkirk1 · Junior Member Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 21

I have a titanium rod and screw both in my leg and ankle. I broke my tibia and farctured my ankle 5yrs ago. I fell on some ice. I never had a cast. I had a ACE bandage w/padding and then a week later a boot. It will get better!! I think It was 10 weeks in all. Really because of my ankle where it was fractured. Try to stay way from caffine and carbonation they do not let calcium into your bones. And take calcium supplements.
It does get better faster then you think. I was back to the gym about 4 weeks after getting my boot of and physical thyerapy.
It soon will be a distant Memory. I hated that boot!!Good Luck!!
Jennifer
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gene · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

Diane....hang in there you little trooper!! It seems like a long time, but listen to the doctors. You don't want to rush anything and make it worse!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!
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MaxandMe · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

Diane...come on WHINE all you want, get tons of sympathy Wink

my daughter is doing great........Bogie well he has a really positive vet and so many of us are saying prayers.

((((((((diane)))))))))))) can't you get your friendly neighbors to do the garden? hahhaaaaaaaaa the ones that are so sweet and extremely helpful?

and start throwing that tennis ball...or use a sling shot to shoot that and other toys across the rooms. just watch out for the windows Shocked

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seazr · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:53 pm Post subject:

Linda · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

Diane, that really stinks! Sometimes it is better NOT to know though until it happens lol. The garden will be fine and your arms will look GREAT after throwing the tennis ball a gazillion times! It's a tough break and I wish I was closer to help out!

annabelles mom · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

So sorry you had to have a cast Sad

Prayers continuing

Maybe now is the time to paint your stepping stones, you could get quite a few done in the next month or so Wink

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MaxandMe · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

Diane....don't know if walmart still sells them but they used to sell Kiddie fishing poles all made of plastic. You could put a treat on the end, cast off and then reel it in and see HOW FAST Dakota really is Laughing

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sessa35 · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

blueteal · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

Hey Diane quit your whining and just start drinking more
but stay off your feet when you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bahahhahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Hi Dakota, take good care of Mommy!!!!!!

Woof woof

Denver
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seazr · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

You all are always so full of . . . good ideas!! Laughing

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annabelles mom · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject:

Maddjaxx · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Sorry I missed this one Diane. You had a string of misfortune, but I can still see your healthy attitude shining through. That is important at a time like this. Keep it up!!
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