texanwitch
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Mon Jul-21-08 12:24 AM
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Well, I have spent the whole day without using my knee brace or cane, this took some courage. |
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It have almost 3 months this my knee injury, and I have been afraid not use the inch wide knee brace and cane.
I will still be careful but everything is looking normal again.
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
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Mon Jul-21-08 12:51 AM
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1. Good to hear you're getting better. |
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I've been nursing a sprained ankle for the past week, and hoping I didn't do any real damage like a bad ligament tear. Seeing the podiatrist a week from Tuesday to deal with the ankle, and with all the various foot problems from having a residual club foot.
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texanwitch
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Mon Jul-21-08 12:59 AM
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2. Best of luck with your ankle. |
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I have torn the ligaments now in both ankles and left knee in 5 years time.
I have friend who was born with a club foot, she will have surgery soon again.
Good luck with the Doctor.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:29 AM
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Club feet are no fun. Last surgery I had was about ten years ago, but it only solved some of the problems I've been having. I do have the sinking feeling I'll be getting the knife again...
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:15 AM
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3. It's a weird feeling isn't it? |
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I remember when I tore my ACL I had to wait four months until I could have my surgery. I wore a brace that whole time. It always felt weak and wobbly every time I took it off. Even when I was sitting down.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:25 AM
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4. I still need to wear the brace but less and less every day. |
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No more cane period.
It is just the fear factor.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:28 AM
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5. Are you doing rehab right now? |
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At this point you should be doing at least some sort of exercise designed to strengthen your knee. That's the best thing for ensuring you don't reinjure your knee.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:34 AM
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7. I am going to rehab twice a week now. |
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I am also drinking this really good supplement.
Everything is good.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:36 AM
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That's my regret - not dealing with my ankle earlier, and not asking for proper therapy last time it got worked on.
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Mon Jul-21-08 01:45 AM
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Good thing I have good insurance.
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Mon Jul-21-08 08:55 AM
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At least right now I have COBRA insurance, which should last until I get my next gig, so I'll be making use of my insurance.
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