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Well I am doing fairly well now 2 mos into remission (Love that word), I was putting lotion on my legs and felt these rock hard bumps on my r ankle. This is where they fixed my leg I broke last Feb with a plate and 7 screws. Went to the Dr and had an xray and it showed the screws were backing out. Now I have to go in and have them removed. :shock::shock::shock: Dr said it will be under a general and should only take 10 min. then I can go home after an hr or 2. Now I wonder how long before I can walk again?? Last time it was more than 6 weeks. Hopefully it won't be that long again. I will keep you updated afterwards. Love you all. Cindy

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Hi Cindy,

Remission is a beautiful word. May it last forever.

This upcoming surgery should be a walk in the park compared to previous. If you've healed like it seems you have, you don't need the hardware anymore. You should be up an around within a day or two. Good luck and God bless.

Sam

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Cindy

Sorry you have to go through this but just think soon you will be able to say you have a few screws missing! Sorry, I just could not resist, sick sense of humor. Hope it all goes well and you can walk again very soon, hang in there you have been doing fantastic.

Bess B

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Cindy, so glad you are doing great! Sorry about your loose screws. That does sound funny. Hope Sam is right and you will only be down a few days. Don't forget to tell the dr as you are going in to have it done that you only have screws loose, don't amputate.haha

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I have heard the 'loose screws' thing several times now :lol::lol::lol: Thanks for all the concern. I hope Sam is right. I am now getting my strength back and do NOT want to have to sit around anymore!

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Cindy,

I'm so happy that you are doing well! Your surgery to remove the screws will not be a big deal and you will be up and around within 24 hours. I have worked in orthopedics for 20 years and we have alot of patients with "loose screws". :D

Take care,

Susan M.

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Hey Cindy!

HIP HIP or in your case LEG LEG HOORAY ON YOUR TWO MONTH REMISSION!!! WAY TO GO GIRL!! I'm laughing at everyone else's comments. TO TOOO FUNNY!!! We're all a bunch of comedian's now and then. :wink:

Take care and GOOD LUCK ON TUESDAY!! I'm sure you'll be up and around in no time. It'll be a cake-walk for you! GOOD LUCK!! I just want you to stay CANCER FREE!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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