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Another visit to the ankle doc, 7 weeks in

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drooartz

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It's been seven weeks since the bike crash that broke my ankle, and I had another followup with the docs today. They took x-rays again (first time since the surgery) and we chatted about what the saw.

In short, everything is looking good. The doc, who was the surgeon who did the work on me, said that I'm essentially as healed as I should be at this point. I won't need to see them again unless I start to have problems. Good news!

I start physical therapy next Tuesday to wean me off the boot and crutches. I imagine that won't be much fun, but it certainly needs to be done. Amazing how much muscle and movement you loose after seven weeks.

I'm a good patient, though, and I do as I'm told. I *really* want to be back to 100% so I'll do what it takes.

Onwards and upwards...
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Glad everything is going according to plan. Best time of the year for therapy. Drink lots of Egg Nog. Has all the stuff you need. Protein for muscle, calcium for bones and rum for the pain killer. :wink:
 
I shattered my wrist several years ago from slipping on some ice. After the surgery I went through a couple of months of therapy twice a week, plus the exercises they want you to do at home several times a day. At times it was difficult, but I did everything that they wanted me to do. There was another fellow there that neglected his "home work", and progressed at a snail's pace. He kept wondering why I was doing so much better then then him! :hammer:

I was told at the beginning of therapy that I might get 70%-80% of function back in my my wrist. Well, I worked hard to try and up that figure, and happily I have. I'd say around 95%. You get back what you put in.

So, work hard, follow instructions and you'll be back to normal before you know it.
 
Listen and you shall learn... oops I mean recover nicely.
 
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