Skip to main content
Help Center Community Shop

Being an invalid SUCKS!

TrinityScrimshaw
My left ankle has been in a non weight bearing cast for a month now since my ankle fusion.

I had a new cast put on & the stitches taking out last Tuesday, and the Doc told me she would probably put me in a walking boot in two more weeks.

I can almost not wait, I am getting board to hell just sitting around the house. Think God for the four wheeled scooter the VA gave me that I can put my knee on, and allows me to move around the house. Keeps me some what mobile, but it has it?s limitations. I have crutches, but when I have tried to use them it is very hard to do, and not put weight on my left leg.

I am chomping at the bit to be able to get out into my shop. Things are starting to stack up on me, that and we picked up my wife?s two new Liberty addition 1973 SAA?s in 45 Colt on Tuesday from the Gun Smith. I can?t wait to try them out... :D

Trinity +++
0

Comments

10 comments

Date Votes
  • Mark G
    Try using a walker. When I broke my hip a couple years back I was non weight bearing for 8 weeks. I got pretty good using the walker and hopping with the right leg.
    0
  • RobOz
    I went four months non weight bearing with I broke my leg in 2012. It sucked. Heal quick prayers sent.
    0
  • TrinityScrimshaw
    GreatGuns,

    Yes I still use the 110 folding Buck knife. I keep it in my fanny pack, razor sharp, and it?s my go to field dressing tool... :)

    Trinity +++
    0
  • Smitty500mag
    I had one of those knee scooters I rode around on for a few months back in 2011 when I tore the Achilles tendon in my right leg twice. Sure beats crutches or a walker.
    0
  • WearyTraveler
    Yep - hang in there. it'll improve.
    0
  • mnrivrat48
    Been in a wheel chair for over 6 years now and will not be getting upright again - ya , it sucks.
    0
  • dav1965
    I know not being able to do the things that you want and need to do is frustrating.

    However do EXACTLY what the doctors say and follow physical therapy to a T.

    I had both knees replaced and it was important for me to do the PT.

    The doctor stressed that more than a few times. Now my knees are good to go.

    Prayers for a faster recovery.
    0
  • toad67
    Prayers for a speedy recovery too Trinity....
    0
  • Ditch-Runner
    sorry to hear your right it sucks I guess be glad its shot term look at at that way, I hope for a speedy and full recovery for you

    I was in a cast for 16 weeks ( give or take a a few days ) they changed cast three times over the course and I was never allowd to walk on it my leg looked like a bean pole when i finely got the cast off from lack of use
    when I was 18 playing on a skateboard and a friend ran up behind me and shoved I stepped off and twisted my ankle 180 degrees
    I yelled you broke my foot you stupid (*&^%$%&*(_ and held up my leg with my foot facing the wrong direction
    well him a couple buddies at least hauled me to the hospital
    0
  • montanajoe
    • Community moderator
    do what the doc tells you. We want a good,full recovery. Prayers buddy.
    0

Please sign in to leave a comment.

Recent Activity