Ankle surgery: the reason I haven’t blogged in awhile
May 12, 2009 by Megan Hueter
Filed under injuries
The picture on the right is my ankle. The blue hose is a fancy hook-up to an ice machine. I’m sitting on the couch in between naps feeling like I owe it to those that read my blog to let them know why I’ve been absent this past week.
If you’re not already aware, awhile back, I polled my blog audience to determine which surgeon I should choose for a much-needed and long overdue ankle surgery. I had sprained my ankle too much through the years of playing basketball, and it was more than unstable. Dr. Cooper, the only foot and ankle specialist in Washington, DC, won the poll, so I went with him.
Last Thursday, I went under the knife at Georgetown Hospital. It was quick and went well.
I was relatively pleased with my condition immediately after the surgery. Granted, I was juiced up on pain meds, but I (surprisingly) was not sick – kudos to the anesthesiologist.
Dr. Cooper was pleased as well. He mentioned that I have “great tissue” and said the healing process shouldn’t be bad. Depending upon my condition at my follow-up appointment next week, he may go forward with just putting a boot on my foot. This would be awesome, considering this surgery usually requires 6 weeks in a non weight-bearing cast. I’m hoping this is what happens, as I live on the fourth floor of a walk-up building, and I’m eager to get back to work.
Regardless, this past week has been somewhat boring. I’m stuck on the couch at my parents house with not much to do but take powerful pain medicine and fall asleep. But the advantage is that I get to hang out with my mom consistently at night time, which is fun.
Anyway, I’ll try to come on more and write about women’s sports. In the mean time, I’ll be here, healing.
Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery!! Listen to your doctors and do the best you can on your physical therapy and you’ll be good to go before you know it.
HI, I just got a modified brostrom on May 11th as well as some other things. How is your ankle feeling now. I’m in excruciating pain still.
Can you tell me how things ended up? Did he put a boot on you at the follow up or what?
he did mine on Nov. 12 and my follow up is on the 25th and I’d also like to go into a walking boot but thought the cast goes on first. Just tired of not being able to not do anything because it’s on my right (driving foot).
hi, i found out today i will be having the same surgery you did so i googled it and your blog came up. i am sixteen years old in my senior year and i will be having the brostrom soon. i am utterly and completely terrified. i was supposed to do track in the spring, but i will still be recovering then. i have never been hospitalized for anything or even unconscious. i have been hysterical all day because i don’t know what is going to happen to me. so my question for you is this: does it hurt a lot? it’s a stupid question i know, i just don’t know what else to ask at this point……..
Hi!
Found your blog. I know it’s a little old, but one piece of advice. I had this repair done myself by Dr. Cooper back in 2004. After you are done with your recovery process, keep up with the daily exercises!!!! Personal lesson learned. I’m slowly restretching my ankle back out because I didn’t keep them up to keep the ligaments and muscles strong. I have to go and get my other ankle done but I have to wait till my kids are older. I’m extremely happy. I’ve only sprained my bad ankle (was doing it 10-12x a year before surgery) 2x since the surgery, so it was SO worth it.
Good luck, hope you healed well.
My surgery with Dr. Cooper went well. Minimal pain and the pain killers worked well but I only used them for 1 week if that. I’m in a hard cast but each day am getting better so the 16 year old (above) will be able to run track in the Spring if the surgery is done soon.
Not bad at all(the surgery).