Not the day I planned… but I got an ambulance ride!

Thanks all. I’m here now, got a nice private room with a toilet.
Surgeons seen me and finally someone has explained the situation. I’ve made a right mess of it and it’s a complex break because there’s so many bits that have come off and the tib break has gone right through the joint. Surgery is going to be about 2 hours long but they want to keep me in tonight (which I hadn’t planned for!?) because my pain levels might not be able to be controlled at home.
They looked mildly concerned when I explained all the things I’m allergic to!
 
I would say "break a leg" but that would be somewhat tasteless!!! Hope you get the very best surgeon to do a great job.

Have they said they will nerve block the foot after surgery? - when I had a (much simpler) foot op they did that and honestly I only needed the occasional paracetamol during the 6 weeks healing time.

Good luck with it all - see you on the other side.
 
Trouper said:
I would say "break a leg" but that would be somewhat tasteless!!! Hope you get the very best surgeon to do a great job.

Have they said they will nerve block the foot after surgery? - when I had a (much simpler) foot op they did that and honestly I only needed the occasional paracetamol during the 6 weeks healing time.

Good luck with it all - see you on the other side.
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Yep I’m having a nerve block too, but the anaesthetist said that will only last 8 or so hours? I did the actual break and realignment with no more than paracetamol so I’m hoping I’ll be ok.

Surgeon is lovely and very personable.
 
scats said:
Thanks all. I’m here now, got a nice private room with a toilet.
Surgeons seen me and finally someone has explained the situation. I’ve made a right mess of it and it’s a complex break because there’s so many bits that have come off and the tib break has gone right through the joint. Surgery is going to be about 2 hours long but they want to keep me in tonight (which I hadn’t planned for!?) because my pain levels might not be able to be controlled at home.
They looked mildly concerned when I explained all the things I’m allergic to!
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I’m so glad finally someone is on the ball and sorting you out

Take any pain meds they give you and if it’s morphine or codeine make sure you take laxatives
 
Best of luck for your recovery. So glad it’s getting done today! Hope you feel ok after your anaesthetic and the pain is controllable.
 
Glad it all looks promising for going ahead today. You and I sound like we did similar breaks as one of mine was also in the joint! I went in on 14 July, op was late evening 16th July and I came home on the 19th. Also like you I had a private room but also had a glimpse of the sea (Aberystwyth) but it was during the heatwave and baking hot! I had my first proper dog walk today so am feeling quite pleased that at long last I can start building up the distance.
 
Good luck ?xx you will feel so much better once its plated I literally had 10 days non weight bearing then had to try and walk, luckily I got given a sort of zimmer frame with a seat on it from a friend that had it for an operation it was the best thing ever I used it indoors and was ideal for hanging stuff on and could put food on the seat, I even took it outside and did my hay nets whilst sitting on it and hung the haynets for the horses.

So if you can get hold of one they are so handy and so much easier than crutches.
 
scats said:
Ive broken my other ankle twice and my wrist and finger but never one that’s needed surgery.
I was so worried about gaining weight coz I’m permanently hungry but I’ve been surprised at how little appetite I have! Im guessing my body normally uses loads of calories and now not needing so much.
I did read that an impressive amount of energy goes into bone healing though, so I’m looking forward to getting started on that lemon drizzle! ??
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Ha, funny girl! You need protein for healing. I think cake too, it's only fair!

Hope today went well.
 
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