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eggyg said:
Oh dear! That sounds really painful. I’m sure you’ll find a way to go to the loo, we do adapt when needed. I hope you have a decent sized bathroom or you’re a short a**e like me!
Here’s to a speedy recovery and send someone else up the step ladder next time! Big hugs.
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Unfortunately only an upstairs small bathroom. We dug out a portaloo which we had when the bathroom was being renovated, a challenge but manageable I hope.
 
I'll keep my fingers (and everything else) crossed for you tomorrow.
 
Owwww... good luck with the surgery and recovery.
 
Pattidevans said:
Owwww... good luck with the surgery and recovery.
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From what the surgeon said it could be a long job, leg straight for two weeks then a few degrees bending each week for up to 3 months and that was before he had noticed something additional which would involve a plate rather than just screwing the bit of loose bone and stitching the tendon back. I hope the other thing was in his imagination but I will find out hopefully when I go to the fracture clinic to see the specialist tomorrow. I have to inject an anticoagulant to prevent any blood clots as the mobility is reduced.
My OH is having to become head cook and bottle washer.
Thanks for all the good wishes.
 
Thanks for the update. Hope it all goes smoothly tomorrow and things aren't any worse than they originally assessed them to be.
 
Oh drat - I was thinking that it would all be over by now - but at least they are being cautious and not going ahead before it is all clear what needs to be done.
I hope that you are soon sorted and back home on the road to recovery - the Red Cross can help with all sorts of useful items for the temporary invalid, by the way.
 
Hi LeadingLights
Your accident sounds very much like mine 3 years ago. I fell on the first day of my holiday in Lanzarote, and spent 3 days in their hospital having scans, X-Rays, having my hand plastered and my leg in that straight brace. Back in England I was sent to the fracture clinic to have the whole lot done again. As I recall I ended up in a rigid brace for a number of weeks, then an adjustable one, where I had to increase the flexion a few degrees every week. The adjustable brace was tricky as it kept slipping, and rubbed my skin badly.
The rigid brace meant I could not get into a car normally, and as I live alone in a rural area, had to call for a transport ambulance to take me to and from the hospital. By the most amazing coincidence the two ambulance drivers were two ladies I met on the first day of my holiday, before the accident. Recognition was instant.
What you have been told about braces mirrors my history. I was told I would be referred to a physiotherapist, but the appointment was not until 4 months after the braces came off. So after consulting with my osteopath I started doing very gentle exercises as recommended by the leaflet I had been given. Over a number of weeks, my range of movements slowly improved. By the time my appointment came up I had about 90% movement, and the physio just checked me out and then discharged me. So if you are able, and have medical agreement - most important, I would suggest you try and exercise when you can after the braces come off, gently and don't overdo it.
I hope all goes well for you.
 
Felinia said:
Hi LeadingLights
Your accident sounds very much like mine 3 years ago. I fell on the first day of my holiday in Lanzarote, and spent 3 days in their hospital having scans, X-Rays, having my hand plastered and my leg in that straight brace. Back in England I was sent to the fracture clinic to have the whole lot done again. As I recall I ended up in a rigid brace for a number of weeks, then an adjustable one, where I had to increase the flexion a few degrees every week. The adjustable brace was tricky as it kept slipping, and rubbed my skin badly.
The rigid brace meant I could not get into a car normally, and as I live alone in a rural area, had to call for a transport ambulance to take me to and from the hospital. By the most amazing coincidence the two ambulance drivers were two ladies I met on the first day of my holiday, before the accident. Recognition was instant.
What you have been told about braces mirrors my history. I was told I would be referred to a physiotherapist, but the appointment was not until 4 months after the braces came off. So after consulting with my osteopath I started doing very gentle exercises as recommended by the leaflet I had been given. Over a number of weeks, my range of movements slowly improved. By the time my appointment came up I had about 90% movement, and the physio just checked me out and then discharged me. So if you are able, and have medical agreement - most important, I would suggest you try and exercise when you can after the braces come off, gently and don't overdo it.
I hope all goes well for you.
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Thank you for all that, it really useful.
They called this morning to say there was a surgery slot but bummer I had just had a yogurt and drunk half my cup of coffee and it was a morning list so not possible but I did go as requested to the fracture clinic and was seen by the consultant who said there was an additional fracture at the side of the knee but that it should heal on it's own so they would do the surgery as previously planned, obviously being ultra cautious yesterday. So I just need to wait for the call, moral is don't eat anything until all chances of a call might come. He hoped this week.
At least they adjusted the leg brace so it now actually fits in the right place and is more comfortable and better advice about what I could do without causing any more damage, so I have to keep my foot as mobile as possible and leg raised to prevent blood clots and he said to walk about with the crutches for a few minutes every hour.
It was just a stupid accident happened in seconds. He said I must have fallen really awkwardly.
Thanks again
 
Drummer said:
Oh drat - I was thinking that it would all be over by now - but at least they are being cautious and not going ahead before it is all clear what needs to be done.
I hope that you are soon sorted and back home on the road to recovery - the Red Cross can help with all sorts of useful items for the temporary invalid, by the way.
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Thanks for the suggestion, we have actually ordered a commode from Amazon as I might need it for a while it worked out cheaper. I am managing quite well on the crutches. The fracture clinic adjusted the leg brace so it actual fits properly and is much more comfortable. I just wait the call for the surgery now.
 
Hope you get your surgery soon.
 
@Leadinglights I am glad to know that you are being well looked after - I have had some falls in my time and come out unscathed - my spirit animal must be some sort of cat as I usually land like one, though when himself was going up ladders to reach our very high eaves I was watching like a hawk.
I hope you are soon mended.
Please get yourself a clock/stopwatch or whatever and do the recommended exercise without fail, it really will make a difference both long and short term.
 
Leadinglights said:
Thank you for all that, it really useful.
They called this morning to say there was a surgery slot but bummer I had just had a yogurt and drunk half my cup of coffee and it was a morning list so not possible but I did go as requested to the fracture clinic and was seen by the consultant who said there was an additional fracture at the side of the knee but that it should heal on it's own so they would do the surgery as previously planned, obviously being ultra cautious yesterday. So I just need to wait for the call, moral is don't eat anything until all chances of a call might come. He hoped this week.
At least they adjusted the leg brace so it now actually fits in the right place and is more comfortable and better advice about what I could do without causing any more damage, so I have to keep my foot as mobile as possible and leg raised to prevent blood clots and he said to walk about with the crutches for a few minutes every hour.
It was just a stupid accident happened in seconds. He said I must have fallen really awkwardly.
Thanks again
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My fracture healed OK, but I do now have arthritis in it. Exercise helps. I also had to take those horrible injections in my tummy. I was sore and bruised for several weeks, but was not allowed to fly home without them. Yes, you remind me I did have to wiggle my toes and rotate my ankle. I was actually on my way INTO the wine bar when I tripped, but nobody believes me!! Hope the "no eating" doesn't screw up your blood glucose.
 
You have to giggle - I was walking across a speed bump, at the entrance/exit of a carpark and having been on my feet for 3-4 hrs previously my calf muscles weren't working 100% so I caught my sole on the upslope of the hump - had it just been flat I daresay I'd have broken both wrists or smashed my face. but both face and outstretched arms were level with the downslope so my left knee was the first thing to hit, with the full force of my weight ...... when an acquaintance heard this tale he immediately responded indignantly, 'You were obviously walking far too fast, Jen!'

Absolutely YES to the lack of any, or suitable, wheelchairs where and when you need one - BUT when my husband couldn't find one with a leg support (and they are easily interchangeable when they are on the wrong side for the leg you have hurt) I did find I could balance my (elbow) crutches against the front edge of the seat and rest my rigid outstretched leg on them reasonably well to get where we needed to - and he found pulling the wheelchair was both safer for me and easier for him - though weird for me.
 
Oh PS - needed 3 x the amount of insulin post op, took 3-4 -ish months to gradually get back to normal.
 
Just had a call that the surgery booked for next Tuesday unless there are any cancellations, so need to present myself at 7-30 am. Hopefully parking and wheelchairs won't be too much of a problem that early.
Just have to manage in the meantime.
 
What rotten luck - hope you get through OK until the operation, and that your recovery is smooth and swift!
 
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