Xrays of my leg, Bionic Chattiesmom

[Lou]

Originally Posted by red98vett

OUCH OUCH AND MORE OUCH !

MAN - that HAS to hurt still - you poor thing - that was a really really bad break - worse than I thought

I will NEVER complain about my 2 broken toes that didn't heal right again.

I agree with v. That IS a bad break and I, too, will never complain about my broken toe either!

The nerve tests are not fun but they are not as bad as you probably fear! Just keep your sense of humor while it is going on. I had one about a month ago. (diabetic neuropathy)

[Tnyorkiemom]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I don't set buzzers off 'cause they used Titanium, but ssshhhh I bet thugs would knock me off to steal it.

Just for fun, here's a pic of my scar

your scar has really healed good to think it is only out form Nov.....Im a surgical tech....well actually i havent worked since april 2007....hospital closed their or bacause they murged with the other hospital in town....but i can tell you those things take time to heal....i myself have a bone (4th metatarsal) in my left foot that has never healed....i stayed on it too much for the ends to mend...and when the weather is changing i can tell you before it happens....other than that not much pain anymore unless im on it for too long.......are they gonna leave the hardware in or are you gonna go back later to have it removed?

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

your scar has really healed good to think it is only out form Nov.....Im a surgical tech....well actually i havent worked since april 2007....hospital closed their or bacause they murged with the other hospital in town....but i can tell you those things take time to heal....i myself have a bone (4th metatarsal) in my left foot that has never healed....i stayed on it too much for the ends to mend...and when the weather is changing i can tell you before it happens....other than that not much pain anymore unless im on it for too long.......are they gonna leave the hardware in or are you gonna go back later to have it removed?

Thank you for your compliments. I have taken extra care with my leg and scar. I was bed bound for almost 8 weeks only getting up for potty breaks and as soon as the stitches came out I started massaging the incision with emu oil - fantastic stuff!. The hardware stays, there wasn't enough bone left to use the removable kind.

[simonandhallie]

Both of my legs hurt just looking at that!!! You are the Bionic Woman but we always knew you had super powers

[paulapoo]

OUCHA MCGOUCHA!

I agree with the others, your scar has healed very nicely. I've never heard of Emu oil, but apparently it's good stuff! Sure hope the docs get a handle on this nerve pain you've been having! Kiss the puppies!

[Bizzymammabee]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I don't set buzzers off 'cause they used Titanium, but ssshhhh I bet thugs would knock me off to steal it.

Just for fun, here's a pic of my scar

well damn titanium...wonder what the street resale value is...lol. We can pawn your hardware.

Well your set for life. I got hubby a titanium carbide ring for xmas and I read that it's the hardest metal...it rivals diamonds in strength.

[yorkiemalt]

oh boy did that bring back memories for me! I had a similar break on my right ankle/leg. Only difference is I broke both sides and my other side is pinned.

I am so sorry you're still having pain. I broke mine October 14 and didn't start physical therapy until February. I finally walked with a cane by April.

It's been 6 years now and the only problem I have is if I'm on my feet for a very long time I swell and have some pain.

I hope you're feeling well soon.

[tinav]

Move over....you are not the only bionic on this list. I have the same thing in my arm which I broke 2x's. Once in 2007 and one in 2008....yes...the same arm. The second time I broke it right above the plate. So you know what that means...yes, they take out the old plate and put in a bigger one....oooohhhh...no fun at all. But from what I hear a broken leg is much much worse....not that mine was any fun.

If I get real motivated I will scan copies of my xrays...I have them at home to bring to my surgeon on Thursday. Hope I am healed

Hope you are feeling better

Tina

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by tinav

Move over....you are not the only bionic on this list. I have the same thing in my arm which I broke 2x's. Once in 2007 and one in 2008....yes...the same arm. The second time I broke it right above the plate. So you know what that means...yes, they take out the old plate and put in a bigger one....oooohhhh...no fun at all. But from what I hear a broken leg is much much worse....not that mine was any fun.

If I get real motivated I will scan copies of my xrays...I have them at home to bring to my surgeon on Thursday. Hope I am healed

Hope you are feeling better

Tina

Oh my, Tina, I am so very sorry you have had your mishaps.... x2. I don't think a second surgery for a bigger plate would be any fun at all. Good luck at your doctor's visit on Thursday. My visit with the neurologist was last Thursday (must be doctor day) and they mentioned pinched nerve and surgery, but who knows.....

[tinav]

Oh I hope you don't have a pinched nerve...I had one in my foot but it was cured with orthotics...much different from what you are going thru but I know the pain. I had also gone to a neurologist to consult regarding why I am falling so much (tripped but...too often). She she checked me out and wanted me to go back for another test where they check you out with electrodes and pins...it is not a very long test. As it stands right now I am passing on it...only because I think I feel my feet fine even when I am walking. But I am going to another doctor on Friday to get my results of a series of tests....had an MRI of the brain, had a cat scan of the brain, tested the vestibular system (inner ear) and ultra sound of corraded arteries and of course blood work. If all that is ok I think I'll wait a while before I go for any more, lol.

Tina

[tinav]

ooouuuu...maybe I will see if I can post pics of my brain...they gave me a disc. You have no idea how much of a BIG baby I was. One of the doctors had to sit and hold my hand thru the MRI and it was an open MRI too....I was just freaking out. Couldn't take it.


Tina

[Gracie2006]

That is one nasty fracture. Glad to see it healing so well. Those x-rays of hardware are totally amazing!

[MyLadies]

Those are awesome! Thanks!!! I was an XRay Tech up until just recently and I love looking at those pics. What happened? Wreck? Fall from a horse? (sorry I don't keep up with YT too much, so if you told everyone already.... ..) Great job on the scar healing, by the way. :-)

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by MyLadies

Those are awesome! Thanks!!! I was an XRay Tech up until just recently and I love looking at those pics. What happened? Wreck? Fall from a horse? (sorry I don't keep up with YT too much, so if you told everyone already.... ..) Great job on the scar healing, by the way. :-)

4-wheeler wreck

[myboy]

Wow Cindy you are wonder woman. I hope that you find out good things when you go back in July. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Those exrays of the before and after sure look alot differant don't they.

Hang in there honey