So, I fell down my basement stairs today and rolled my ankle. ER ran the X-ray and CT scan to see what they could see, and said there were no broken bones, but couldn’t rule out a hairline fracture due to there being too much swelling. Obviously, this isn’t my first time with an ankle injury, but it is the most inconvenient, as my son’s college move-in date is in 4 days. My question is how many times you have had an ankle injury and how it affects your next few weeks during the healing process?
My first ankle injury was on the first day of cheerleading camp❗ I was the top person on the pyramid, and we fell. I sprained mine and had to cheer from sideline.
My second ankle injury was major. I was in a bad car accident and broke my ankle and crushed my heal. They had to do surgery on both sides and rebuild my heel. I had several surgeries. I didn’t like crutches; they hurt my arm pits. I was in a wheelchair. My sister pushed me out of the house and lost control down the hill. I tumbled❗ I got stuck in a room and had to wait hours before someone came home. My hubby would push me at store but wouldn’t stop when I asked to look at something. Yes, it was a big challenge. I still have a small limp and always will. Every once in a while, my ankle goes out, makes me look like I am drunk or something 🤣
Good luck to you❣
Dawn, you got you injuries on both ankles❗ I feel for you much❗ I bet the scooter is the best. You could even decorate it,
Best get well wishes flying your way❣
So sorry to hear these stories. I totally agree on crutches , they stink. I have a knee scooter and a wheel chair that I much prefer. I’ve had 5 surgeries on my right ankle due to a similar fall but that was on ice and doctors wouldn’t listen to me because they were only worried about bone and not ligaments and tendons. I had to have my right ankle reconstructed as the lugay and tendons were completely shredded.
My left one the one I just injured has been interesting bey although it aches especially after being wrapped up for awhile and I can’t bear weight on it very well, the swelling is so intense that their isn’t as much pain as I am use too with ankle injuries. I will always limp on my right side now ,maybe this will even it out. . Thank you for your response.