Broken Ankle..........FML

[Mills]

Gents, it finally happened.

Broke my first bone at the age of 32.

Ended up with a non displaced Bi malleolar fracture. So much for the next 6 months of my life. Should be meeting with ortho after the 4 day weekend to figure out what to do.

Not sure if I will need surgery or not, I guess thats up to the ortho.

Any tips or concerns that I should have with said injury?

Not to mention any advice on how to "not go bat shit crazy" while im stuck sitting on my ass for the next few months.

FML.

[Lan]

You can take up cross stitching

I meant no disrespect by the way. I don't think there's shame in it personally.

Do you play video games? Starcraft 2 is pretty fun, and might keep your mind sharp. Here's an article about it.

Starcraft 2 and brain agility

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Lan

You can take up cross stitching

I meant no disrespect by the way. I don't think there's shame in it personally.

Do you play video games? Starcraft 2 is pretty fun, and might keep your mind sharp. Here's an article about it.

Starcraft 2 and brain agility

Maybe I will look into it, but not a big video gamer so who knows.

Gonna speak with the PTs about how I can keep at least my upper body from withering away during this time.

[full cooler]

I did the same thing on November 6th. Ortho gave me the option of trying the boot in lieu of surgery. Had to sleep in the damn thing until December 12th when they let me trade the crutches for a cane and put some weight on the boot (x rays showed good alignment and healing). I go back next Thursday to see if I can get rid of the boot.

I'm 66 so you should have a much quicker recovery.

Netflix is a great distraction. Catch up on movies or entire TV series. House of Cards is good for a day or so. I spend too many hours on the internet becoming an expert in everything, but it helps prevent boredom. I also loaded up the Kindle and have read a bunch of books.

Ice and elevation are your friends.

I hope all goes well.

[Mills]

Originally Posted by DocIllinois

True words.

Those, and the instructions of the doc handling the case.

We will see what he says once the 4 day weekend is over...........Geez.............

Im already sick of sitting on the couch.

[Team Sergeant]

Let's see, since joining the military, broke my ankle in 4 places including the tibia, broke 2 ribs, broke my back (L-2-3-4) dislocated my shoulder and was operated on, burnt my hand to a crisp and was in the hospital for 7 days, got a herniated disk at T-5, I could keep going....... I was DZSO for a year while serving on a MFF team..... Shite happens roll with it.