Broken ankle?

[kaytee87]

I think I've broken my ankle, at first I thought it might be sprained but the pain is getting worse and is unbearable even whilst lying still. I know I need to go to hospital but how the hell am i going to get there? I wouldn't be able to manage into a taxi, what do I do??

Oh I feel for you, I slipped and broke my ankle in two places a while ago. I’ve got the plates and pins.. it wasn’t very nice. I know how you feel but you’ll be back home with your leg in the air soon enough. You’ll also become a expert on transferring drinks and food on a tray from room to room whilst on crutches 😉

Good luck tomorrow and try not to worry too much.

Ouch OP, that sounds painful. I told you I wouldn't wait until morning
I hope everything goes ok tomorrow. It's good that your MIL and Mum will be able to help out.

Don't worry too much about your son. I've always found I missed my DC more at that age than they missed me. 😂
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Crying would be totally understandable, don't be afraid of looking silly. Sounds like an awful injury. They're probably going to pin it together, that's what my DSis had done when she broke her ankle in 3 places.

to you, ankle injuries are awful, I've had bad experiences of them myself.

Sorry, I've just seen that you've had the plate and pins in already. I'm glad you have the support of your DM and your MIL in taking care of your DS. You just concentrate on getting well.

Getting them in tomorrow @Mittens1969 xx

That’s great, kaytee87, they really do work. My DSis’s ankle healed nicely.

I totally feel for you op. I broke my ankle in 2 places back in the summer. We were abroad at the time so I had the operation (plate and pins) over there. I’ll be honest with you - it’s been a long road to recovery. It’s nearly 3 months now since I broke it, and it’s still not back to normal. I’m out of plaster, but still hobbling, and I’m not allowed to run for another 3 months. My advice would be to get a wheelchair for when you get home. It’s impossible to do anything around the house with crutches, especially if you have a little one. You also won’t be able to drive for quite a while, so you will need help. Fortunately my parents and in-laws are all retired, so they have been taking me out a lot during the day. Best of luck for your operation tomorrow. P.s. the first night after the op is grim - ask for morphine!!

How are you holding up OP? It sounds horrible.

Hope you’re ok kaytee87. I would be emotional too so don’t be worried if you need a cry xx

I smashed my ankle a few years ago and had pins and a plate. I was off my head on morphine for a few days afterwards, I loved it. I was in a wheelchair for four months afterwards though, you'll need help with your son.

I feel sick I'm so anxious about the surgery.

Have you got a tablet or laptop? Can you watch something on TV to take your mind off things.

Maybe a bit heavy hitting but I watched Drugsland (BBC) the other day and found it really interesting. It's depressing but gripping. It's a documentary on different aspects of the drug world in Bristol. Episode 1 looks at drug dealing and police enforcement and episode 2 looks at a couple who take crack and heroin. It's an excellent documentary, I can't stop thinking about it. Maybe you might prefer something less depressing though. 🤷🏻‍♀️
BTW, you are perfectly entitled to feel very sorry for yourself. 🌺🌸🌺🌸

I do realise my suggestion is a bit random. 😂

Op, I’m not sure whether to tell you this or not, but I will as you and your husband need to plan, you will be non weight bearing for at least six weeks when the cast is on. This means you can’t put thr foot down or put any weight on it. You and your husband will need to source some help for when you get back.

I’ve done it and just walking right now, Mine was broken twice but non displaced. You won’t be able to look after a toddler on your own, I’m sorry.

You poor thing I would be in bits if it were me. Nothing wrong with having a little cry.
After tomorrow you can concentrate on your recovery. You will be OK, you will soon be on here telling us you are OK and all sorted.

If you can afford it, get some Ossenberg Cruches from Amazon. Much more comfortable than the NHS ones, as the handles are rubber and moulded. (Was on crutches for almost two years due to MS)

I used a frame when I was in plaster as much more stable than crutches, then I moved to crutches when I moved into thr walking boot.

I did buy one of those knee scooters but sent it back because I couldn’t kneel, the weight of the plaster on the break hurt too much. However you can hire things like wheel chairs etc on line.

Being worried is normal especially if you aren't in hospital much. Tell the staff, especially if you are in pain. If you are worried you won't sleep then ask if the doctor can can prescribe something so (if it's allowed) you could take something if necessary.

Tell the anaesthetist if you are nervous as well.

bluntness you are absolutely right. I totally underestimated how little I would be able to do with my leg in plaster and non weight bearing.

Op - you are going to need help.

I know I won't be able to do anything he's in nursery 2 mornings a week and my mum and mil have said they can do other times but I think we will hire a nurse to help with both of us tbh as it's too much to expect from them for 6 weeks. My mum has kindly said she can organise something when she gets back home so I'm leaving it up to her.
Dh said he's going to spend tomorrow when he gets in from work batch cooking and freezing so that will help a bit too.

Op you could consider two things, is there someone who could stay with you during the day when you’re at home, or could you and your son stay with someone?

You will get tons of tips, and you will get through it, it’s just frustrating. Things like a travel mug with a lid because you can’t hop,with an open cup, a back pack or bag as you won’t have hands to carry stuff from room to room, washing in downstairs loo and sleeping on sofa, unless you have both of these downstairs ie bedroom and shower, so keep all your stuff downstairs clothes, underwear, toothpaste, shower gel etc.

Planning it will help for when you come out, as they could release you quite quickly and also take your mind off tomorrow, which will be fine. 💐

A nurse is a good idea, or just a nanny or something will help. You’ll be fine, just not very mobile.

Try and keep relaxed you will not recall v much at all - I recall the putting in of the needle for anaesthetic counting to about 4 and that was that till I woke on the ward. They do loads and loads of these so its really quick and they are v good at it. Main thing is to try not to get too wound up by it all and sleep as much as you can afterwards well as much as you can given the racket - get some headphones and play some music. Take all the pain killer you need and enjoy - lol

My house is the best place to stay as it's a converted bungalow so all the main rooms are on the ground floor thankfully! I might just go mad from boredom.

Feel for you OP, I had a similar break about 11 years ago (except that I actually broke both ankles stupid horses and had various plates and screws to hold everything in place.
Take it easy and do as you're told! I tried to do too much too soon which may be why I still have problems with it now after all those years and 8 surgeries.