A little update..

[grumpyoldgirl]

Hi gang, I've not posted for a while, although I've popped onto other peoples' posts.

I made it back to week 7 and feeling pretty good when I twisted my ankle yet again. I stopped running to allow it to heal but it still felt unreliable so I went to a physio. He referred me to an orthopaedic consultant, and long story short, I'm having my ankle operated on in November.

Turns out I've got long term damage to a ligament and it's not supporting my heel as it should. So I'll be in a cast for several weeks, then in a boot. Then physio.

It's going to be a very quiet christmas, but the consultant asked me what outcome I wanted and when I said, to get back running, he said the operation is the way to go. So hopefully it will all be worth it.

Eek.

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏 always worth getting a medical opinion! Thanks for highlighting this!!!

So sad and sorry you are going to be out of action but pleased it can be sorted. Do keep popping in and out & we look forward to hearing about your journey to recovery! ❤️‍🩹

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks Annie, yes it's finally dawned on me that I needed some help this time. It was starting to feel like groundhog Day!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Oh nooo, at least you know now what it is and what needs to be done to get back proper comfortable mobility and running, sending healing vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery xx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue, I've been catching up on your progress too and it's so nice to see you getting back outside. Be a while before I'm out there and it's quite scary, but it feels like a positive thing to do.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Cripes Gog!

What a run of bad luck you have had!( no pun intended) 😑

I hope your ankle operation sorts out your issues. Sounds like you will need heaps of patience as you mend and rehabilitate.

Very best wishes for a speedy, full recovery.

🩷xxx

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

You're right Blue, he did explain that there will be a point where I will definitely wish I'd never bothered, but then it will get better and be worth it!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

The runs wait!!! Yes they do !

It is going be hard and it may feel like for ever...but you know where you are and you know it is going to sort... !

I have been out for twelve weeks following a flag up over a knee issue... and it did feel like an absolute age, but gosh .when you get out again! Wow.

PLUS... we shall expect to see you across at the S and F Forum, where there are so many chair based and one leg exercises that you will not have time to think!

Patience and positivity! x

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much Floss, and I'll be popping over to S&F shortly to get myself as fit as possible before the surgery 🤸🏻(I won't be doing that ☝🏻)

[Scruff55 Graduate]

O dear that sounds like a long job but it will be worth it. Hope you get the op soon and you can get on with recovering ❤️‍🩹

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Scruff55]

Thank you Scruff, surgery is scheduled for late November, which is suddenly very close!

[Scruff55 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Mmm yes it is but once you’ve had it healing & progress can begin.

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

Best of luck with the operation. Can I ask a a couple of questions as I may be heading down that route with my ankle. How long did it take from the doctor’s initial referral to seeing the consultant and how long from there to getting the operation booked? Is it an arthroscopy or open operation? Sorry turned into more than just a couple. 😂

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Sorry Brian, if I'd gone through NHS I would still be waiting. They just kept recommending exercises through the physio at the GP practice. (They offered a referral but said it would take months) I'm in the fortunate position of having Bupa insurance for certain circumstances so it all happened pretty quickly.

It's an arthroscopy.

[RunBrianRun Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yeah, fair enough. I don’t blame you. I don’t have insurance so it’s either wait or fork out. I’ve already paid for one private consultation and an mri . I have a second consultation in December with the NHS specialist but after that I’ll need to make a decision. Pay or wait. Thing is either way, next season will be a non starter for me and possibly the one after that once I’m back into training and at international level again (fingers crossed) 🤔 I’ll know more after December consultation.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Let us know how the consultation goes, I suppose they will be able to give you an idea of the wait times. It's so frustrating isn't it! It's four years since I broke my ankle, and I've been trying to get back running ever since, but my flipping ankle always let me down. On the plus side, paying for your MRI saves months of waiting.

A friend of mine had an mri on the NHS and had to wait a YEAR for the follow-up appointment to discuss the results.

[drl212 Graduate]

I'm sorry to hear you've joined me on the injury couch. But is great news that this surgery will get you back to where you want to be.

Take good care of yourself and do keep us posted...

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to drl212]

Budge up drl, I could be sat next to you there for a while. I'd better bring a couple of cushions.I've just looked to see what happened to you, isn't it strange what our bodies can do when the adrenaline is flowing!

[drl212 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Yes, a lovely stress fracture...plenty of room...and camaraderie.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to drl212]

much appreciated

[Susiepaul Graduate]

I'm sure it will be worth it, my husband has had ankle surgery to correct an overturning foot, and the situation is so much better as a result. So stick with the enforced rest, and I'm sure it will be worthwhile in the end!

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Susiepaul]

Oh that is so good to know, I don't know anyone in real life who has had it.

[linda9389 Graduate]

Wishing you all the very, very best GOG. You cam come back as superwoman. Hang in there xxx 🥰

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to linda9389]

🩼🗑️🦸

[HorsePlay Graduate]

Really sorry to hear what you're going through. But good on you re: your future aim! All the best for the op.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Hello grumpyoldgirl, I only just came across this post. I wonder how things are now? Hopefully the surgery went well, but you are still in a cast. Oh you really have had a challenging 4 years. Here are some flowers to say get well soon 🌹🌸🌺🌼🌻🌷💐

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you for the flowers! I'm just back from a trip to the physio, ankle is recovering well and I'm walking unaided now. Back to the consultant tomorrow to see what's what, then I'll do an update.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Sounding really positive. I'll endeavour to spot your update 😊