I saw the doctor today and while it was some "good news" ie. i don't need surgery. I will have to be the brace in a no-weight bearing status for the next 6 weeks (and maybe longer). He said I had a fracture and that if it gets any added pressure, it could turn into a much larger fracture requiring trauma surgery. I also have three torn ligaments in my knee (the pcl is completely torn) the other two are partially torn. so, my brace is in a straight leg position (what fun :eyeroll) and I have to wear it all the time - even in bed at night.
so, basically we are hoping it heals without surgery (i also start physical therapy in two weeks). he said i could have surgery but that it often leaves knee stiffness down the road which is not good. he also said that it was a high level trauma that you often see in car accidents and such. (I really know how to break a leg, huh?) lol
thanks for listening....it means the world to me to know that you guys are out there. any prayers would be appreciated :)
oh boy, be gentle next time with your legs!! Glad you don't have to have surgery and that sux about 6 weeks of being in cast though. Hang in there and hopefully you get plenty of help. Take care of yourself!!
Take it easy Liz. Seriously, I worry you will over-do it before you should. And, man what kind of decorating are you doing over there to break a leg like that. ;) Thinking of you.
Glad you don't have to have surgery and that sux about 6 weeks of being in cast though. Hang in there and hopefully you get plenty of help. Take care of yourself!!
