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[RC] [RC] fractured tibia - Maureen A. FagerNancy aked: anybody out there had a similiar fracture and would care to give me some feedback on healing time...........I'm trying to stay positive, but HELP!!! Thanks for your input, Nancy...Hi Nancy, I am in a simialar situation as you as I broke my right heel bone on June 19. I am non-weight bearing and won't get the cast off until at least Sept. 14, which is my next appointment with my doctor. Keep that leg elevated-it is very important! I have read quite a few books so far, as I don't like watching TV all day. I live alone and fortunately I don't mind it-but holy cow, it gets to be a little rediculous sometimes. My family lives way on the other side of town and very supportive and helpful, but they can't come over everyday. I sit outside in the morning and read so I don't spend all day inside, look at the internet quite a bit and watch TV. I spend alot of time thinking of all the junk food I'm not eating--don't want to gain too much weight you know. >g< This is my second time on crutches-in 1993 I broke my ankle and was non-weight bearing for 3 months also, it is a super drag. I am now feeling better and my foot hurts much less, so as my foot gets better I get more sick of being broken,-but it is what it is. I have a good friend who takes me out to lunch once a week, bless her, these outings are wonderful. Passing time convalesing is difficult, but it does pass. If you would like to email me privately please feel fee. Best of luck to you, Maureen =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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