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Peg;1332335 wrote: Thank you all. I've graduate from crutches to a walker. I keep forgetting my knee will bend now. LOL
It takes longer than you think but still i know it feels loads better wihtout the cast.. try to be concsious of not using your good leg too much, as in try not to limp if possible and put weight equally as soon as you are able,, even now i have more bother with the ankle i didnt break:-2

Wonderful news Peg. Just don't start running around too much:wah:

Soooo, has your leg become hairy and atrophied?

It was hairy and is so dry. I shaved it twice already and still need to do it again. LOL

Excellent news Peg..!! take it easy at first not to much weight it at first. Bet it feels wonderful to have it off YEAH..!!

Oh boy, freedom for your leg! And you!

Kathy Ellen;1332347 wrote: Wonderful news Peg. Just don't start running around too much:wah:

Soooo, has your leg become hairy and atrophied?


Thanks KE! I didn't want to be the first one to ask:sneaky:....:yh_rotfl

Great News Peg!:-6

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to walk some, but not too much, I'm trying to baby it, but not too much. Didn't expect it to be this hard.

Peg;1332323 wrote: The cast is off! My bath felt WONDERFUL. I have a splint. I go back in 2 weeks and hopefully get to go back to work then. It is hard to get used to walking on it again. He didn't give me any exercises Kaz.


Peg;1332357 wrote: Thanks everyone. I'm trying to walk some, but not too much, I'm trying to baby it, but not too much. Didn't expect it to be this hard.


yea i know,, i honestly thought i would pretty much be able to walk loads better than i could,,, i got a bit down when i realised it wasnt that easy and i still had a long way to go ,,, just give yourself a few days and dont do too much at first:)

I didn't walk right in the first place because of my RA so I should be used to it. It's already getting easier. I'm trying to resist the urge to get another bath. I am on top of the world that I can get a normal bath again.

And go dancing tomorrow night! Slow dancing and marguritas, to celebrate your freedom from the cast!

Peg;1332368 wrote: I didn't walk right in the first place because of my RA so I should be used to it. It's already getting easier. I'm trying to resist the urge to get another bath. I am on top of the world that I can get a normal bath again.


Go for it, take a book and stay there for an hour :wah: Glad you got rid of the cast, take it easy and take your time to get back to normal, no rushing now!

Glad you're finally "un-broken" peg!

Peg;1332335 wrote: Thank you all. I've graduate from crutches to a walker. I keep forgetting my knee will bend now. LOL


Oi, Peg, where's the photo?

I'm glad you've managed to finally have a bath. It reminds me we've reached September, I'm due one as well.

I'm not sure "well done" is appropriate for someone who broke her own leg in the first place but well done, cast gone, don't do it again.

spot;1332432 wrote: Oi, Peg, where's the photo?

I'm glad you've managed to finally have a bath. It reminds me we've reached September, I'm due one as well.

I'm not sure "well done" is appropriate for someone who broke her own leg in the first place but well done, cast gone, don't do it again.


I sure hope I never do it again! They still don't know why my blood pressure dropped so low causing me to drop.

Peg;1332459 wrote: I sure hope I never do it again! They still don't know why my blood pressure dropped so low causing me to drop.


Is you doctor doing tests to find out?

She did the same ones she 3 years ago when I had a seizure. The results were good again.

Peg;1332464 wrote: She did the same ones she 3 years ago when I had a seizure. The results were good again.


I'm sorry Betty, I had no idea you'd had a seizure, wondering if the fall was connected in some way?

Today I go back to the doctor and hopefully get released so I can go back to work. Then I have an appointment for a disability exam so I don't have to work more than 2 or 3 days a week. I need to get in their system so when the time comes that I am no longer able to work, I won't have to go through it all again. Unfortunately, I think that time will come sooner than I expected.

Peg;1334417 wrote: Today I go back to the doctor and hopefully get released so I can go back to work. Then I have an appointment for a disability exam so I don't have to work more than 2 or 3 days a week. I need to get in their system so when the time comes that I am no longer able to work, I won't have to go through it all again. Unfortunately, I think that time will come sooner than I expected.


It sounds like you just need a couple of days now, good luck!

I've been on it for 2 years now, sure doesn't pay much here in Canada.

I'm going back to work!!!!! My leg would like to wait another month, but my wallet will be thrilled.

Peg;1332459 wrote: I sure hope I never do it again! They still don't know why my blood pressure dropped so low causing me to drop.
Not sure If this Is a help to you Peg but my husband also suffers these sudden drops In blood pressure and fainting or collapsing. They always come when he Is very worried about some-thing or feels pressured and you have been through so much that the 'pressure' of going back to work and the worry Involved In that could be a factor.

My husbands episodes have been diagnosed as 'Vasovagal' attacks.

Symptoms of Vasovagal attack - WrongDiagnosis.com

This may be of help.

Thanks Oscar. I will definately mention this to the doctor.

Well, I brought 2011 in with a bang. I had another one of my episodes and at least this time didn't go out completely or break anything. I ate a glucose tablet and by the time the paramedics got blood out of me, took 3 tries, my sugar was 127 which is good. I refused to go to the hospital. I'm calling the doctor first thing Monday morning and insisting different tests be run.

I hope you can re-balance whatever you're taking and stabilize again soon. It sounds like you got off lighter than you might have done in which case congratulations, well done.

Hopefully you feel better soon, Peg.

If you can't find answers maybe try different methods. My father is having wonderful success with TCM and acupuncture treating problems Western doctors said were likely not going to get better.

At this point, I'm willing to try anything. It's quite embarrassing. Living in a small town, the rumors start. Can't wait to hear them at work tomorrow. I think if I ever break a bone again, I'm going to tell them I did it skateboarding or skydiving. LOL Yes, Spot, I do really feel lucky not to have broken any bones this time. Maybe it's just a reminder of how short life really is.

Peg;1349229 wrote: Well, I brought 2011 in with a bang. I had another one of my episodes and at least this time didn't go out completely or break anything. I ate a glucose tablet and by the time the paramedics got blood out of me, took 3 tries, my sugar was 127 which is good. I refused to go to the hospital. I'm calling the doctor first thing Monday morning and insisting different tests be run.


How long from taking it to the test? i agrre with you 100% too. Insist that he explore other possibilities!

Oh, I'm glad nothing broke, but make that doctor take some more tests!

Peg;1349229 wrote: Well, I brought 2011 in with a bang. I had another one of my episodes and at least this time didn't go out completely or break anything. I ate a glucose tablet and by the time the paramedics got blood out of me, took 3 tries, my sugar was 127 which is good. I refused to go to the hospital. I'm calling the doctor first thing Monday morning and insisting different tests be run.


Awww, Peg:-4, I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. Hope you feel better soon.

Let us know how you're doing and take it easy.

Hope you carry your cell phone with you. I had a really bad fall , in my backyard, at the end of October and cracked my head open. I now carry a phone around with me even if I go out into the backyard.

I take my cellphone every where; even to the bathroom. I go back to work today. I'm a bit nervous but can't live my life worrying about passing out.

Peg;1349267 wrote: I take my cellphone every where; even to the bathroom. I go back to work today. I'm a bit nervous but can't live my life worrying about passing out.


Good for you Peg. Life must go on...