Ankle reconstruction

[Deblfc]

Good morning has anybody had a ankle reconstruction with a brace fitted ? Im ion for my pre-op next week and I’m just wondering what to expect really x

[jedimasterlincoln]

Not had it personally, but I do work in Orthopaedics. Although we generally deal with spinal surgery/injuries and trauma admissions.

You'll probably have a period none weight bearing/partial weighbearing for 6-8 weeks post surgery to allow it to heal. So practise on the crutches!

[Deblfc in reply to jedimasterlincoln]

Oh bloodyhell that long 🥴🥴🥴🥴 what hozzy dya work ,I was in st,helens. And whiston

[Kaz747]

I guess it depends what they are doing. I had ankle reconstruction surgery 3 years ago because I’d damaged the tendons and ligaments- one ligament tore off the bone. I was totally non weight bearing for 3 months and in a wheelchair. I then went to crutches. I had two casts - one for 2 weeks (then they took the stitches out) the other for 4 weeks, then a moon boot for 6 weeks (I still wasn’t allowed to put my foot on the floor), then an ankle brace for a month. When I had the casts on I had to inject myself with Clexane each night. I had 4 1/2 months off work then went back part time for a while. My surgery was the start of my heart rhythm problems - I was diagnosed with tachycardia the day after.

[Deblfc in reply to Kaz747]

Oh nooooooo you really went through it didn’t you ,,,did they find ur heart problems in time for them to be able to help you x

[Kaz747 in reply to Deblfc]

Initially they thought the increased heart rate was probably caused by the anaesthetic and it would settle down. About 3 months later I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia. Since then I’ve been diagnosed with other arrhythmias - Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation. I’ve had a cardioversion and 4 ablations. I’m finally feeling better. Hopefully it stays that way.

[Deblfc in reply to Kaz747]

Bloodyhell,,glad your on the mend 🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐💐💐💐

[Kaz747 in reply to Deblfc]

Thanks. I like your profile pic. I was born in Liverpool and my dad was a fan of LFC. We played “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at his funeral.

[Deblfc in reply to Kaz747]

I was brought up on breck road right by the ground then we moved up to Huyton about 28 years ago,,I’m havin that at my funeral ❤️❤️

[Kaz747 in reply to Deblfc]

Hopefully your funeral won’t be for a long, long time. I was born in Dinas Lane Huyton at my grandparent’s house 😄

[Deblfc in reply to Kaz747]

I’m on the bluey ,,,,,used to have a flat on dinas Lane ,,,tell u wat u wouldn’t recognise it now ,,they’ve built all over the green land xx

[Kaz747 in reply to Deblfc]

It’s a small world. I went and knocked on the door of the house I was born in about 30 years ago when we were in the UK on holidays. The owners were quite surprised that this girl from Australia was born in their front room. That was the last time I was in Huyton although I have been to Liverpool once since then.

[Deblfc in reply to Kaz747]

Wow Australia I bet it’s amazing isn’t it xx

[Kaz747 in reply to Deblfc]

It’s a great place to live. I was only 2 1/2 when we immigrated. When I went to England 30 years ago I wrote to my parents and thanked them for taking me to Australia. I love visiting England but Australia is my home.

[dedeottie in reply to Kaz747]

Snap! And now I cant hear the song without filling up with silly sentimental tears. I lived in Woolton for 22 years and went to Gateacre Comprehensive School. Happy days. X

[Kaz747 in reply to dedeottie]

I cry every time I hear it too 😭

[Deblfc in reply to dedeottie]

I cry every time I sing it or hear it,lol , but I am obsessed with lfc ,,we house is like a shrine to them 🥰🥰🥰