Broken ankle

Post by **tutugirl** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:33 pm

I am sure youth jails aren't the same as state or fedreal jails.

Post by **512OW** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:36 pm

They aren't. I've been to both. Youth lock up is much more strict. Way scarier.

Post by **pigsteak** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:00 am

see, every gangsta has to earn his stripes.

I have never even been arrested. think I can sell the bad boy vibe? naaaah.

Post by **tutugirl** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:52 pm

Well it is time for an update...

This coming Wednesday I see the doctor and find out if I am able to start walking on the leg and start therapy which I hope it will be good news.

In the process of having my leg in this cast for so long I develop a lot of calf pain and swelling so after a sonogram of my veins in the leg I have DVT (deep vein thrombosis) nothing to fool around since I can die from it if a piece starts running lose in my body...so now I am doing shots in the belly of Lovonox and taking orally Coumadin...my questions to any of you who might know more ... I will have to take the Coumadin for six months the doctors say I have to be careful with head injuries. In 17 years I have never had a head injury but also I never broke a foot...should I start belaying and climbing with a helmet till I get out of the Coumandin???

Thank you all you are great!!

Post by **Josephine** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:59 pm

as for what you should or should not do - maybe someone else will have a more qualified opinion. but - if you do decide you want to wear a helmet i would recommend the petzl meteor III. it's the most expensive but it's also extremely light weight and has lots of ventilation.

here's one on sale:
http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_deta ... GoogleBase

Post by **steep4me** » Tue May 12, 2009 2:12 pm

I would take all precautions if I were you, including wearing a helmet. If you get a head injury while on Cumadin, you can get serious brain damage from bleeding and pressure before you get to a hospital. Also, you will have trouble controlling any bleeding at all, so that is also a concern. Hope your clot dissolves safely. Keep us updated.

Post by **tutugirl** » Wed May 13, 2009 3:43 pm

Well, the doctor said no more cast start walking on it and start therapy...he said it looks awesome...

Now I just need to get my foot strong and I will be again at the rock!!!