Aussie Annie Posted January 15, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2010 Hello to all my wonderful friends. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. Home from hospital and trying to adjust to all this metal on my leg!! I will wear it till the bone heals, which could be up to six months I wore the other one for eight months!! I have four metal rings around my lower right leg and attached to those are 12 wires going into the bone, and two bigger bolts going in to hold the bone out and in place in my shin. Biggest risk is infection, and I have to keep them clean and not allow the skin to attach to the wires etc. OUCH !! Doctor's think that because my knee doesn't bend anymore the leg chose the next weakest area to try and bend.....which was at the bone graft site. Once the leg heals I think I may have to wear some sort of brace on the lower leg to prevent it wanting to bend -- but that's okay, and better than not walking at all. So, will take some time to sit here at the 'puter for long, but the good thing is: I'M BACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spear Posted January 15, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2010 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted January 15, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2010 too! Yea that. Great to see you back and in good spirits. Hope all heals well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted January 15, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 15, 2010 Welcome Home Annie... So glad you are back home, it is so much better to rest and heal at your own place. Take care of yourself and heal quick.. Kreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted January 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Annie, good to see you back here. Even if it's under those miserable Circumstances, i'm glad to hear from you. Take your Time and watch your Leg very closely and I'm sure you'll be back on the Road. Might take some Time, but you're a strong Lady and this Day will come. Edited January 15, 2010 by Squeeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock Posted January 15, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2010 Welcome back! Prayers continue to be sent your way! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted January 15, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2010 External fixtures can be annoying but they do work much better than casts. It sounds like you have a deluxe model. Take it as slowly as you need. We're just glad to have you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted January 15, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2010 welcome home annie........ hoping the best for your recovery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted January 15, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 15, 2010 You were gone??? Glad your back, we missed you. Take it easy and get healed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted January 15, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 15, 2010 Welcome back Annie !!! the power of positive thinking does work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted January 15, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 15, 2010 congrtats on being back and I'll keep the prayers going till you say stop. WE are here if you need. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 15, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 15, 2010 So good to see you back..GET WELL!! Missed ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted January 15, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2010 Missed ya Annie. Welcome back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted January 15, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 15, 2010 Welocme home to family and prayers keep going! Steve Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazenson Posted January 15, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 15, 2010 BACK!! Glad your back and On the road to recovery, prayers continued here also. Hope the hubby can keep up with taking good care of ya. Maybe we better keep him in the prayers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted January 15, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 15, 2010 Welcome back Annie, Take care, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted January 15, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 15, 2010 Glad that you are home. Now let the real healing begin....its always better at home! Its going to be tough reading and watching the rest of gang riding and visiting but ya gotta listen to them there docs and dont do anything silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renne Posted January 15, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 15, 2010 Now listen!!! Jes' cause your back home doesn't mean ya can hop up and down and dance around!!!,,,,,We know your a happy soul but "COOL IT" and heal up !!!!!!! Seriously,,,,,,be careful and rest.. Renne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted January 15, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Annie, I am so glad you are back home and healing up! Do what the doctor says. We sure did miss hearing from you. Yama Mama:smile5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted January 15, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 15, 2010 Annie its good to hear from you!! Go easy on that leg and let everyone wait on you hand and foot. Boomer....sending good vibes and best wishes for a good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted January 15, 2010 Share #21 Posted January 15, 2010 Glad to see back on here!! Heal quick and well, your ride will wait for ya. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod Posted January 15, 2010 Share #22 Posted January 15, 2010 Welcome back!!! Heal well. Follow Dr.'s orders so you are back as soon as you can. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnothing Posted January 15, 2010 Share #23 Posted January 15, 2010 Annie, :wel_ani4Tay:home!!!! Just take it easy, and don't let that get infected!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for a full, and fast recovery! :bighug:Be tough and you will get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted January 15, 2010 Share #24 Posted January 15, 2010 Nice to have you back in the asylum, do what the docs tell you and you'll be back on the scoot in no time.....welcome home kiddo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted January 15, 2010 Share #25 Posted January 15, 2010 I'm so glad you're home and back here with the family. Now ya know it really hasn't been the same around here without you. There's certain members that need to be keep in line and we need all the help we can get to achieve that. I won't mention the guys but I'm sure you can figure out which ones I'm talking about. So you have lots to do on here to keep you busy while you heal. We love ya and missed ya while you were gone. :bighug::bighug: Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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