No riding for a while :(

[Lew L]

Heal fully and compleatly Bob,

Kaos

 

[finless]

X-rays.
From what I read about this, surgery is not usually done if it is a stable break (which pretty sure mine is).
They have you wear an air cast or something like that. I hope this is true.

Thanks for all the well wishes

Bob

 

[Pampurrs]

Ouch! Sorry to hear this Bob. Hope you heal soon!

Pam

 

[wyliec]

Heal quickly. What's your weight bearing status?

Since only bone shows in an X-ray, maybe your appt. Wednesday may tell you some good news concerning the ligaments.

 

[Netminder]

Hope it heals up quickly! Positive thoughts your way.

 

[CanAmMick]

That looks terrible! Good luck with your recovery.

 

[wyliec]

Hi Bob,

Re: Listen to the Doctors, and do EXACTLY what you're told...

Hmmmm, let me think about this.

1. Someone posted about shingles
2. People said to get to a doctor
3. The poster said he did not need to

:banghead:

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..


Robert, you have a good 3-day weekend.

Jerry Baumchen

JerryB,

I completely forgot that duct tape and vitamin E is all that is needed for any injury. I believe that was in the thread you were referencing. That'll save him some money.

 

[finless]

Heal quickly. What's your weight bearing status?

Since only bone shows in an X-ray, maybe your appt. Wednesday may tell you some good news concerning the ligaments.

I am 250 lbs. But I am also 6'4" so a big guy not really fat.

I know the ligaments are gone too. Not the first time I have rolled on this ankle. First time I did it I was about 18 and blew out the ligaments then. From that point the ligaments never grow back and "tight" thus you are more prone to rolling your ankle again. Been there done that so nothing new.

Next time I hike or camp no more tennis shoes. I have to start wearing boots to give me some ankle support. I should have to begin with but have not rolled my ankle in like 10 years. So lesson learned.

Bob

 

[Border Rider]

The sad truth of getting older, we break easier. Get well soon.

ray:

Damn it!
I rolled my ankle on a gopher hole! I have rolled my ankle about 10 times in my life and just had a sprain.
Alas this time I broke the end of my tibia right at the ankle

Sheesh.... I have been bungee jumping, snow skied for 30+ years, surfed for years (younger years), and did all kinds of crazy stuff and never broke a bone in my body before. And a freakin gopher hole gets me!

I see the Bone Doc this Wednesday to find out what needs to be done. Hoping NO SURGERY!

Pissed off Bob....

 

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

Re: I have to start wearing boots to give me some ankle support.

About 25 yrs ago I rolled my ankle while playing volleyball, came down & off of another guy's foot.

I bought a fairly stiff fabric, lace-up ankle support that worked great. I used it for about two years, and it will cost less than a pair of boots.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[finless]

Hi Bob,

Re: I have to start wearing boots to give me some ankle support.

About 25 yrs ago I rolled my ankle while playing volleyball, came down & off of another guy's foot.

I bought a fairly stiff fabric, lace-up ankle support that worked great. I used it for about two years, and it will cost less than a pair of boots.

Jerry Baumchen

Thanks, I will look into it.

Bob

 

[wyliec]

I am 250 lbs. But I am also 6'4" so a big guy not really fat.

Sorry Bob, I wasn't implying you were fat. I mean the weight bearing status the dr. gave you that originally looked at the ankle, such as WBAT (weight bearing as tolerated) TTWB (toe touch weight bearing), etc. The ortho dr. will let you know once he/she sees you, and determines the damage. Good luck.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Heal quickly Bob.

 

[Border Rider]

I feel your pain

A few years back i wrecked my ankle sliding with my kids. Five screws on one side, 7 on the other, lots of stitches. PT for
weeks after 2 operations. NOW if it don"t have a motor on it I won't ride it.

 

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

Re: Thanks, I will look into it.

Since I'm waiting for some paint to dry ( really ), here you go:

This one is very much like the one I had: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11584720

And more choices: https://www.betterbraces.com/procar...bacode=FS14p&gclid=CIa3_-je8c4CFcVcfgod07IAow

Jerry Baumchen

 

[cptjam]

Get well

Heal up! Stay off of it, don't rush.

 

[gkamer]

Damn

That looks nasty. Hope all you need is a cast at most.