They postponed me because of a sprained ankle :(

[FarmGirl7 0]

My surgery was scheduled for May 4th, and I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago. My surgeon told me to day that I have to be using my ankle to it's full potential 2 weeks before surgery. That could be weeks or months! He had me do a leg ultrasound today to rule out any blood clots, but I'm so upset about postponing it :w00t: I was SO ready to have this done. AND, I've been sticking to the 20carbs a day pre-op diet to a T, AND ALL FOR NOTHING! Ugh.

So my tip to you... DON'T sprain your ankle before your surgery! :smile:

[hallelujah.girl 1]

OMG! I am so sorry to hear that! I keep thinking something is going to come up and I won't be able to get surgery. I know how devastated I would be to hear that. What does a spranged ankle have to do with anything? Are you able to walk on your foot?

Just a quick word of encouragement... don't think of your diet all for nothing. If you have lost weight you are that much closer to your goal. Don't let losing your date get you down and gain it all back. I don't have to do a pre-op diet but am anyway because every pound I lose before surgery is one pound less I will have to lose after surgery.

Get better soon!!!!

[TXAmy07 0]

That is terrible!! I am so sorry!

I was also thinking about that the other day - what if something happens or you get sick or something. That really stinks. :smile:

But... Hallelujah has a good point, it is a good opportunity to get closer to your goal... Even though it still sucks.

[Jachut 487]

WTF? How is a healing sprained ankle relevant?

My main reason for having the surgery on the health side of things was a stuffed ankle, I had terrible chronic heel pain and I most definitely wasnt able to use my ankle to its full potential, heck I couldnt even walk for exercise!

[FarmGirl7 0]

I am very active. It sprained it playing softball. I can walk on it, I just can't run with it right now. The reason the doctor is concerned is because I could develop blood clots in my leg from immobilization. I think that is crud in my case.... I'm on it! ALL DAY. Just because I can't go for a jog right now doesn't mean my blood flow is restricted (the ultrasound even proved there is plenty of blood flowing in it). What really stinks is that if I put it off any longer, it cuts into our vacation time. Plus, with the kids out of school soon, we have a LOT planned. I would rather be slow and recovering in May than in June! And I know that in 2 weeks I'll be almost completely healed anyway. I'm just frustrated right now. This doctor isn't one to take any chances, no matter how slim to none they are.

[WDW Luver 0]

That really stinks! I have major foot and ankle problems that severly limit my mobility and use a Cam Walker some times when the pain is really bad. It sounds like you are more mobile than I am. It would seem that as long as you can walk around you should be fine.

[sms1964 0]

Wow, I am so sorry. I would be devistated if that happened. But lets look at the positives.....You've been doing a killer job on your pre-op diet - EXCELLENT JOB - this can only be in your favor. It may only be postponed for a few weeks, so hang in there...we are pulling for you!!! Heal well,,,,:rolleyes2: