I've Broken Myself

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:43 pm

Peg;1322133 wrote: I went to the doctor today. All the bones are staying in place! Unfortunately, I'll have this cast on my full leg until at least Aug. 12. We're hoping then to get a shorter cast. I'm really relieved to know the bones have stayed in place.

That's great news Peg! ugh, another month to go.

a shorter cast should be easier to get around with.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:15 pm

I went to the doctor today. No shorter cast.

Spiral breaks take longer to heal, he doesn't want to risk it while it is healing well. I just don't understand why he got my hopes up last time then.

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:27 pm

:yh_wink

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:31 pm

Peg;1327096 wrote: I went to the doctor today. No shorter cast.

Spiral breaks take longer to heal, he doesn't want to risk it while it is healing well. I just don't understand why he got my hopes up last time then.
ah sorry peg.. you must be so disappointed. God i only had a cast to my knee but i wasnt allowed to put any weight on it i was round the bend i can tell ya,,, specially as it kept on snowing so i couldnt even hardly get out with crutches or wheelchair:wah: when i went to get my appointment to go back to have the cast taken off and they told me it would have to be a week later than it should as doc was on hols i nearly cried there and then:-5its so much more inconvenient than you ever think it will be till you are in that position yourself,, and im afraid to say takes a lot longer to heal then you would think as well.

treat yourself to a huge box of chocs or summat to cheer yourself up:)

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:41 pm

I know it is hard to understand but with your arthritis nothing can be risked when bones are healing. It will be off soon and it will be beautiful. :-4

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:44 pm

It is better to let it heal longer, and be feeling better. Here's hoping it comes off the next time the doc says it might!

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:47 pm

CARLA;1327103 wrote: I know it is hard to understand but with your arthritis nothing can be risked when bones are healing. It will be off soon and it will be beautiful. :-4
no it will look like a skinny gorilla leg:wah::wah::wah:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:51 pm

Ahhhhh Peg:-4

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I 'almost' know how you feel. I broke my ankle and was in different casts for 11 weeks. It's very frustrating especially since you have a full cast....yipes !!!

Feel better Peg....:-6

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:10 pm

Peg;1327096 wrote: I went to the doctor today. No shorter cast.

Spiral breaks take longer to heal, he doesn't want to risk it while it is healing well. I just don't understand why he got my hopes up last time then.

How much longer?? Did they say?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:10 pm

Peg;1327096 wrote: I went to the doctor today. No shorter cast.

Spiral breaks take longer to heal, he doesn't want to risk it while it is healing well. I just don't understand why he got my hopes up last time then.

awwwwww you had to be so disappointed.:-5

Perhaps he just changed his mind and thought, give it another month.

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Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:21 pm

Thanks everyone. I dread the thought of carrying this baby elephant around another 4 weeks. It really has me down, but I'll bounce back like I always do.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:42 pm

Peg;1327128 wrote: Thanks everyone. I dread the thought of carrying this baby elephant around another 4 weeks. It really has me down, but I'll bounce back like I always do.

I would have been upset to babe, especially when he told you a month.:rolleyes:

maybe after a good nights sleep, hopefully you'll feel better.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:52 pm

Peg;1327096 wrote: I went to the doctor today. No shorter cast.

Spiral breaks take longer to heal, he doesn't want to risk it while it is healing well. I just don't understand why he got my hopes up last time then.

He was just being deviously thoughtful, and keeping from you "up-front" just how long you really were going to have to be miserable. Better to be safe, then rush things, and then be sorry that the healing didn't go as planned. Well, you're almost there now, just a little longer! (be strong, easier said then done)

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:33 pm

My advice for you Peg is to not put off your rehab. Exercise that leg back to strength because you will absolutely regret it if you don't. I know it may feel fine to walk on after you get the cast off but exercise it anyway...

Just my advice...

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:49 pm

I go in one week to the doctor. Please pray he takes this cast off. After 2 months, I'm rather tired of lugging it around.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:51 pm

Peg;1331093 wrote: I go in one week to the doctor. Please pray he takes this cast off. After 2 months, I'm rather tired of lugging it around.

I can only imagine in the hot summer how hard its been, then he changed his mind last month.

:yh_pray:yh_pray:yh_hugs

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:43 pm

I'm sorry to hear you've hurt yourelf Peg. Depending on the fracture you may just have relief very soon.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:08 pm

Okay people. 12 hours from now I will be either extremely happy or extremely devasted. I will take all the prayers and positive thoughts I can get!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:11 pm

Peg;1332230 wrote: Okay people. 12 hours from now I will be either extremely happy or extremely devasted. I will take all the prayers and positive thoughts I can get!
Thinking of you Peg... Good luck

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:16 pm

Thank you so much Oscar.

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:21 pm

I know that your RA will attack any break, so you know what to do to feel better, stay active! I didn't read the whole thread, Peg, was it close to a joint?

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:25 pm

Close to my ankle in 4 places. The weight of the cast, standing on one leg, etc. is killing the rest of my body. Another broken bone is a possibility because of osteoporosis. I'm on a pill for it and I will not and cannot afford to miss taking it.

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:29 pm

Positive beams coming your way Peg that you'll be extremely happy tomorrow! :yh_pray :yh_flower

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:32 pm

Thank you Mustang.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:41 pm

Peg;1332230 wrote: Okay people. 12 hours from now I will be either extremely happy or extremely devasted. I will take all the prayers and positive thoughts I can get!

You have no idea how hard it's been for me no to pester you! I'm so excited... it's gonna be good

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:49 pm

flopstock;1332239 wrote: You have no idea how hard it's been for me no to pester you! I'm so excited... it's gonna be good

You could never pester me! I sure hope you are right about the outcome.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:52 pm

Oh, I hope the cast can come off!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:54 pm

Praying that damn cast comes off..!! I would have taken it off myself by now but I don't follow doctor's orders well. :wah: It has been a long haul so keep positive and ask for a lighter one with a zipper if you have to keep it.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:57 pm

I would have taken it off if I didn't need a paper allowing me to go back to work. LOL

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:09 pm

Good Luck Peg!

:yh_pray

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 7:50 pm

Thank you.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:32 pm

The very best of luck today - and all the strength you'll need for the coming weeks :-6

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:23 am

Thinking of you today, Peg, and wishing you all the very best :-4

Post by **spot** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:18 am

How's it going, Peg? I hope you manage to get around successfully once it's gone. Getting back to normal might take a while but at least you'll not have that casing to drag around.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:15 am

I hope it comes off today peg:-6 try not to be too down if you feel it should be better and easier to walk than it actually is,,, another week without the cast will make a difference, but spot is right it will still be a good while beofre you are fully recovered.

You are going to die of embarrasment at how hairy your leg is:wah:

Post by **spot** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:16 am

Has anyone asked whether she's been called peg-leg for the last month? I think we should be told.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:19 am

spot;1332272 wrote: Has anyone asked whether she's been called peg-leg for the last month? I think we should be told.
:wah::wah::wah: i never even thought oh that:sneaky:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:32 am

:wah: Make him walk the plank, Peg!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:35 am

It will come off today, he promised.:yh_rotfl

seriously, good luck Peg leg!:sneaky::yh_whistl:yh_hugs

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:39 am

Thank you all. Yes, Spot, I was called Peg leg even without the cast. LOL I'll walk proudly out of there with my dry, hairy leg if I get this darn thing off! I so hope I'm not disappointed again.

Post by **spot** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:52 am

Peg;1332288 wrote: Thank you all. Yes, Spot, I was called Peg leg even without the cast. LOL I'll walk proudly out of there with my dry, hairy leg if I get this darn thing off! I so hope I'm not disappointed again.

These hospital crutches they issue patients with are seriously naff, you know. What you really need is a Gandalf-style wizard's staff and a long cloak. And, I suppose, a beard, but perhaps that's optional.

Oh - and of course the pointy hat!

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 5:37 am

Peg;1332288 wrote: Thank you all. Yes, Spot, I was called Peg leg even without the cast. LOL I'll walk proudly out of there with my dry, hairy leg if I get this darn thing off! I so hope I'm not disappointed again.
:wah:its horrid, its like they chopped off your leg and replaced it with that of a gorilla:wah:,, you will probably have to use crutches for a while yet,,,it takes a while for it to strengthen up... do you exercises!!!!!!:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:03 am

Peg;1332288 wrote: Thank you all. Yes, Spot, I was called Peg leg even without the cast. LOL I'll walk proudly out of there with my dry, hairy leg if I get this darn thing off! I so hope I'm not disappointed again.

We don't care if you look like some hairy monkey, just get the damn cast off!:yh_rotfl

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:37 am

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 · Post by **Peg** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:37 am

spot;1332290 wrote: These hospital crutches they issue patients with are seriously naff, you know. What you really need is a Gandalf-style wizard's staff and a long cloak. And, I suppose, a beard, but perhaps that's optional.

Oh - and of course the pointy hat!

Ummm I think I will pass! LOL

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:42 am

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.
What a relief for you at last.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:42 am

Hope everything works out well Peg:-4

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:55 am

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.
oh!

did you not have to go see the physio before you left? tut obviously not duh :wah:oh well im assuming as you have a splint and have to go back in two weeks maybe then you will. Do you have crutches?, i honestly couldn't walk on mine that well straight away, they made me have crutches so i wasn't putting full weight on it till i felt it was stronger, and i was told to do strengthening exercises they gave me.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:57 am

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.

Oh Peg, that's great news!

and finally being able to have a bath!:-6

It will take time to get used to it, pretty soon you'll be hopping around like a rabbit!:yh_rotfl

some flowers from my garden, just for you.:yh_star

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Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:01 am

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