So I broke my ankle at the gym this morning. Ambulance ride and all. It's an avulsion fracture which means the break is caused by the ligament pulling off part of the bone. So boot and crutches 6-8weeks. I will also find out eventually if there's ligament damage and if I'll need surgery. So it's been a day.
UPDATE:
So went to Ortho yesterday. Not only do I have a new fracture, apparently I had fractured this foot in the past and didn't know it. What the heck? I also have 2 bone spurs on the heel I didn't know about and have been irritated from the fall. So still non weight bearing for the next 2 weeks and then we will decide if an MRI is needed. They are thinking it will be a full 12 week recovery now. So...
On a good note, they upgraded our KISS concert tickets to 12th row center because I can't do stairs. I will also be using a scooter when we go to Disney in April. Crazy how it affects your whole life! My bathseat arrived yesterday so I can shower! Woohoo! LOL
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OMG Shannon! I am so sorry this happened. If anybody deserves a drink after a "rough day", it'd be you. Hands down.
Keep us posted when you can and all I can say is just rest up! Hugs to you!
Keep us posted when you can and all I can say is just rest up! Hugs to you!
Brandy
Oh no Shannon!! That sounds so painful. I hope you heal quickly and check in with us when you can. Lots of hugs to you.
Oh no!! That's horrible.
I hope you don't need surgery and sending you good vibes for speedy healing.
I hope you don't need surgery and sending you good vibes for speedy healing.
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Not a good way to start the day! So sorry this happened. You have my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
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oh Shannon, I am so sorry!!! (((Hugs)))
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Oh, my Gosh! That sounds like a seriously painful break!! Yikes!, Be very sure to take Care of yourself, exactly as Doc orders so it will heal up fast and right!
oh no so sorry i did something very similar on my 40th birthday.....dont push recovery..let your body heal! hugs
Oh no!!!! Good golly!!! Hope you’re not in too much discomfort and that it heals up quickly! Hugs to you!
Leslee
Holy cow! Poor girl. Hoping heals fast and you don’t need surgery.
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oh NO! I'm so sorry to hear this, Shannon!
Take care of yourself and try not to overdo it. Hugs!
Take care of yourself and try not to overdo it. Hugs!
Ouch! Weekends are not supposed to start that way! I hope you're not super uncomfortable! Rest up!
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definitely not a good way to start out the day. I sure hope everything heals the way it's supposed to and no surgery is needed.
Gail
Sounds very painful! I hope they gave you some meds that will ease the pain.
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Oh noooo! And it happened at the gym - not cool! Hope the healing process goes smoothly.
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