smudge ★ Posted July 12, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2017 Well, I got my brace. I thought I would like it, but I hate it. The lowest strap is right over the tender spot on my shin. HoSmudge and I are gonna reef on it to get it to lie flat. It's at a bit of an angle; not good to bite into a tender shin! And for some reason for the past couple days my knee and foot are achy. Worse than in the beginning. Apparently my Ortho doc doesn't prescribe pain meds. Whu??? Tylenol and ibuprofen. sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted July 12, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, smudge said: Well, I got my brace. I thought I would like it, but I hate it. The lowest strap is right over the tender spot on my shin. HoSmudge and I are gonna reef on it to get it to lie flat. It's at a bit of an angle; not good to bite into a tender shin! And for some reason for the past couple days my knee and foot are achy. Worse than in the beginning. Apparently my Ortho doc doesn't prescribe pain meds. Whu??? Tylenol and ibuprofen. sigh... Any way you can slide something under the lower strap to spread out the pressure and not have it just on your sore spot? I've had to modify things over the years to reduce sore spots with my AFOs. Docs are only human, and they do not always get it right the first time. My wife often questions the time it takes me to adjust to new AFOs. I think she is mainly worried that I am not out doing chores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petitepedal ★ Posted July 12, 2017 Popular Post Share #3 Posted July 12, 2017 Tell em it doesn't fit...they measured wrong...and order a red one 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted July 12, 2017 Ya, we will be torquing on it to straighten out that bottom section to be more parallel to my shin. I looked at my MRI report again, and it does mention a contusion on the tibia. Actually, once I get going, it feels pretty good. But once I stop and start up again....oooohh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeegb Posted July 13, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 13, 2017 That just does not look comfortable at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, tybeegb said: That just does not look comfortable at all. Yes, that is what a lot of folks say about AFOs and braces, but life without them when they are needed sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 13, 2017 I took it off for a while and sat on the couch with an ice pack. Once I put it back on myself (the lady at the appliance store put it on first time), it felt pretty decent! I didn't try to strangle my leg with it like she did, so it felt supportive. And I feel much better about it. Not sure how I'll feel about it while sleeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted July 13, 2017 I think she had it on too tight, especially considering the bone contusion... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 13, 2017 Are you bored yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted July 13, 2017 Share #10 Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, smudge said: I think she had it on too tight, especially considering the bone contusion... You still have cute legs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 13, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 13, 2017 10 hours ago, petitepedal said: and order a red carbon fiber one FTFY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: FTFY Carbon fiber!!??!!!! Two words for you, man:. LOVE IT!!!!!!!! You get me, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted July 13, 2017 7 hours ago, BuffJim said: You still have cute legs. That left one ain't so cute right now between the swelling and bruises (at least the bug bites are pretty much gone), but thanks, nutty head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted July 13, 2017 8 hours ago, petitepedal said: Are you bored yet? sigh... Unfortunately, I've not had an opportunity to be bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted July 13, 2017 12 hours ago, petitepedal said: Tell em it doesn't fit...they measured wrong...and order a red one Did I say somewhere on here that I wanted red or orange?? I thought I just did that whining to my family. (blushy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 13, 2017 14 hours ago, smudge said: for some reason for the past couple days my knee and foot are achy. Swelling! Did they tell you to elevate your leg? If they did, that means above the level of your heart. So, lay down, put your leg up on some pillows and order people around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted July 13, 2017 I spend some time on the couch or LaZyBoy. I whined to the Ortho doc that I feel bad for my skin for the swelling and stretching of my skin. He said we'll, it's injured and there will be swelling.... It really has gone down a ton. I actually have TWO kneecaps again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Share #18 Posted July 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, smudge said: sigh... Unfortunately, I've not had an opportunity to be bored. Will you be able to make it to the mailbox today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted July 13, 2017 Share #19 Posted July 13, 2017 20 minutes ago, smudge said: Carbon fiber!!??!!!! Two words for you, man:. LOVE IT!!!!!!!! You get me, bro. Hey, if you're going to go bionic, go big! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: Will you be able to make it to the mailbox today? Yesssss...?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted July 13, 2017 Share #21 Posted July 13, 2017 3 hours ago, smudge said: I spend some time on the couch or LaZyBoy. I whined to the Ortho doc that I feel bad for my skin for the swelling and stretching of my skin. He said we'll, it's injured and there will be swelling.... It really has gone down a ton. I actually have TWO kneecaps again! Did you tell him you wanted the slice and dice option instead of the waiting to die option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted July 13, 2017 27 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Did you tell him you wanted the slice and dice option instead of the waiting to die option? Heh, heh... I haven't seen him since the first appointment. I'll let him know at my Aug 10 appointment or if I bump into him at work. (He's a Marquette Dr but is at our Ortho office on Thursdays.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted July 13, 2017 Share #23 Posted July 13, 2017 2 hours ago, smudge said: Yesssss...?????? Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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