Cindy RN Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 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. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cindy, After the huge wind storm you've been through this should be a breeze. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cindy, Is that called "having a screw loose?" All kidding aside, I am glad you are in remission and I hope your surgery goes well. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cindy, hope you are up and about as soon as possible to enjoy life!! What a wierd feeling it must be to feel those screw bumps and knowing they are backing out on thier own. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cindy, my prayrs are with you on the surgery. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 Cindy, I am praying that you won't be down too long recovering from surgery. Congratulations on remission!!!! CHERYL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 4, 2003 Author Share Posted October 4, 2003 I have heard the 'loose screws' thing several times now 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 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". Take care, Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 YOU SCARE ME I THOUGHT YOU TITLE SAID R LUNG NOT R LEG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 4, 2003 Author Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hey Ray-Maybe you should check your screws! Ha! Thank goodness it is JUST the leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephnewyork34 Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Hey Cindy! Great news on remission, and you'll be up running soon, and so sign up for the next marathon! *hahhah* just kidding, but great news, and heal quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Cindy - Good luck on Tuesday and my you heal quickly! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 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. 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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