Hopefully in two weeks I’ll get my foot out of this stupid boot. I know it’s in my best interest to wear it and rehab my ankle correctly. But, this is a real pain in the butt. Last Thursday I found out that I’ve officially torn three ligaments in my right ankle. Three complete tears. Here’s what it looked like a day after the injury.
One Day After the Injury
The biggest concern is the deltoid ligament on the inside of my ankle. According to the doc, it’s 50/50 on surgery vs healing. We’ve decided to go the conservative route and just let it heal. He also says that about 15% of the people need to have surgery afterwards. I really hope I don’t have to do that. I think I’ll go completely insane.
I can tell you that there are no real added benefits to crutches, other than the rest on the ankle. They hurt, you can’t carry anything, you can’t do much of anything at all. I really feel useless.
I also feel guilty having my wife do all of the stuff with the kids. She has to drive them to school, take them everywhere, etc. We’ve also had to enlist friends to get the kids from school. And, don’t even ask about yard. With all the rain, my back yard is starting to look like a cross between a Vietnamese jungle and a mushroom field. It’s really ugly. Oh, and my poor dog Leo. He’s not getting nearly enough exercise.
So, keep your fingers crossed that I get this boot off on the 27th.
P.S. – The kids and Kristen had H1N1 last week. They’ve survived it. I haven’t gotten it yet, thanks to my pulmonary doc and TamiFlu.
geeez that look painful…..avoid that swineflu she is shcking.
HOLY FREAKIN CRAP! You did a job on that ankle, my man. Did you get your yard taken care of? I’ll come mow it for you.