[SingDanceRunLife]

I've been dealing with an ankle sprain since September, and was in a boot for about 6 weeks, have been doing PT and finally, my doctor orders an MRI. I had that on Friday, and got the results today.
He walked in with a solemn face and gave me the news: you've got a torn ligament. I had a knee-jerk reaction and cursed, then apologized for my language. It's just that that was literally the last thing I wanted to hear! I've already had surgery on this ankle, I didn't want to have to face that again.
Anyway, he sat down and was like, you've got 2 options, surgery, or wear a brace forever and still have problems...so I cursed again and said, well, surgery is the best option. So I have an appointment in early January to discuss the nitty gritty details of the surgery and to schedule it.

What really sucks is that I'm an adult now and work so there's no break for me to do this over (last time I did it over summer break -- can you say bummer summer?), so I'm going to miss out on a good amount of work.

The other thing is, I'm going to have to stay at my parent's house for at least the first week, if not longer so they can help me out because I remember last time I could barely do anything the first 2 weeks.
I'm really upset about this and I actually cried in the waiting room while waiting for my dad to come pick me up from the appointment. I'm 26...I shouldn't be on my 2nd surgery already!!

[ozm8ey]

I had an ankle operation about 1 1/2 years ago. I ruptured my fibula and it was twisted and fractured the front of my ankle. They put in a plate and screw then after about 2-3 months I had to get another operation to get the screws removed but they left the plate there. Only the first operation was painful i think because they grinded a lot of bone away but they gave me Endone and panamax which helped.

After a few days of not been able to do anything you get used to it. Its good in a way because people to stuff for you like get you a coffee, bring you your dinner, etc

I too cried but not after the operation but before. They made me fast for 2 and a half days and i wasn't able to go anywhere, I got real depressed. Just fine something chilled to do like video games, movies, etc You'll get through it. Also keep your leg elevated and dont smoke because that will stuff with the healing is what i got told

[SingDanceRunLife]

Thanks. Like I said, this is actually going to be my second operation, on the same ankle...so I pretty much know what to expect because it'll be a similar surgery...but that doesn't make it any better. I just cried at the fact that I have to have a second surgery.

[splitimage]

I'm sorry that you have to have a second surgery. That really sucks. I've had several very bad sprains, that left me on crutches for weeks, so I know how tricky ankles can be. I'm just lucky that so far I've avoided surgery.

In a way your lucky you can stay with your parents, when you're going to need help, even if you don't want to. It's better than trying to cope on your own.

Hope you can heal up quickly.

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[SingDanceRunLife]

Yeah...I think it's worse/I'm more upset about this surgery because I already had one and I thought my ankle was fixed for good. I'm not scared or anything...just really upset about it. I definitely didn't cry about it the first time around. I mean, I absolutely was upset, mainly because it was going to ruin my summer vacation...but I was also very stubborn when my mom asked if I really wanted it and I was like yes, yes yes...give me the surgery!

It's not really all that lucky...me+my parents in their house=hell. But maybe I'll be doped up enough on pain meds that it'll be okay...or I'll just be in so much pain they'll do anything for me. The lucky part of the situation is that I have younger siblings who will do anything for me. They're already sorta my minions, so when I can't do it myself, they'll definitely do it for me.

[Travelinglady]

I can imagine how frustrating having to have a second surgery is. I hope this surgery will fix the problem and get you on your feet again.

[SingDanceRunLife]

Yeah. It is definitely frustrating. It just sucks that I pretty much completely undid what the first surgery did, and did well. Before the first surgery walking was a problem, much less running, but I got back into running. Not super long distances, but 3-5 miles (5 on a good day!). So I mean, it worked, I just screwed it up.

[SingDanceRunLife]

There's a twist in the plot now...I totally forgot that after the 31st I won't have insurance...and my doctor has 0 openings in the rest of December. I'm working on if I can get medicaid or something from the NY exchange that isn't too expensive, but I am extremely afraid of how much this surgery will cost because my parents will be footing the bill, not me...

The only way this won't happen is if I get a job at the preschool I just interviewed at. That's a full time position with full benefits, and the best insurance provider around here...but I can't bank on that.

[SingDanceRunLife]

And to make things even better, I have to apply by the 15th of this month if I want coverage on the 1st of next month!

It may sound like I'm doing things last minute, but I'm not. I had a job and insurance for the new year, but the job was just so horrible I had to quit, putting me back in a part time position at my previous job (with a raise! -- I was never taken off payroll)

[SingDanceRunLife]

I have to wait until the 1st to apply because I have coverage now so if I apply I'll get denied So I'll be without insurance in January for an undetermined amount of time...