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I Was In a Car Accident

I was involved in a car accident in 2013. My bone came out of the side of my right leg and my other leg was not as bad. I did spend time in a wheelchair which I did not like. I crushed my ankle and now have difficulty walking. This has caused my quality of life to decline. I have pain a lot and my ankle is always swollen. I get very angry and am not able to get over this since I am reminded constantly of it.

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sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi lovebutterflyangel
I am sorry that this happened to you. I am sorry that you are in pain. I can understand your anger. I swim a lot. Can you do that? In water we are weightless and can fly.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is important people know such things happen so they can better avoid them for themselves or causing g them to happen to others.
Best wishes
:)

lovebutterflyangel · 31-35, F

@sogdianrock I can swim if I don't move my ankle which can be done to an extent but nothing like I used to do. Being in the water helps take weight off my ankle though so I do enjoy swimming pools for laying around in. I appreciate you best wishes. It is nice to talk about it. I hope to one day not be so angry. :)

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi lovebutterflyangel
Yes swimming is a whole body movement but still most is upper body I think. There is a stroke which I cannot do but which is like an undulation of the legs and feet kept together and would not involve ankle movement. I have seen others doing it when swimming underwater. I should learn it as I am a keen underwater swimmer. I am working towards a 25 meter length i underwater. Next time maybe! Maybe sub aqua would be a good sport also?
Talk anytime.
Anger is a complex emotion because it can be very empowering and sort of cleansing and focussing. Still I think it is best transformed as anger can be self destructive also.
Yes good talking with you also
Best wishes
:)

GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M

I certainly sympathise with you. Does physical therapy help at all? Wishing you the very best.

lovebutterflyangel · 31-35, F

@GJOFJ3 I actually did not go to physical therapy. I had no insurance. I re-learned to walk on my own. I am thinking about going to a new orthopedic surgeon to get a second opinion. I can exercise on a stationary bike since it is in a controlled environment and I can use my better leg more if need be. Thank you for the good wishes. :)

GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M

@lovebutterflyangel a second opinion would be a great idea.

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