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Dibble said:
I’m just waiting for transport home from my follow up clinic appointment. I’ve had the clips out (62 of the little, staply f
kers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat).
I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
Dibs, quick comment re the half pay... Firstly this was 11 years ago but I'd think it's still the same.....If you're a member of the Fed Insurance, you should have cover from them to top up your half pay back to the full equivalent. I didn't know about it but before I retired I got dropped onto half pay and my Fed rep dropped off a claim form to get the pay uprated. Worth checking out just in case?kers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat). I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
Rushjob said:
Dibble said:
I’m just waiting for transport home from my follow up clinic appointment. I’ve had the clips out (62 of the little, staply fkers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat).
I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
Dibs, quick comment re the half pay... Firstly this was 11 years ago but I'd think it's still the same.....If you're a member of the Fed Insurance, you should have cover from them to top up your half pay back to the full equivalent. I didn't know about it but before I retired I got dropped onto half pay and my Fed rep dropped off a claim form to get the pay uprated. Worth checking out just in case?kers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat). I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
Have a festive bauble. And some metalwork.
Physio is going well. They’re pleased with the amount of knee bend. My back is slightly less painful and I’m hoping I’ll be allowed to fully weight bear when I see the consultant a week on Friday. I’ve got physio next week as well, which will probably be it until the new year.
Physio is going well. They’re pleased with the amount of knee bend. My back is slightly less painful and I’m hoping I’ll be allowed to fully weight bear when I see the consultant a week on Friday. I’ve got physio next week as well, which will probably be it until the new year.
Bobberoo said:
How's Jussi doing?
Not great. Soonest specialist oncologist appointment we could get is a week on Monday. The university vet school couldn’t see him until the end of January and I’m not waiting until then. He’s had a better day today though, which is something to be grateful for. Dibble said:
Bobberoo said:
How's Jussi doing?
Not great. Soonest specialist oncologist appointment we could get is a week on Monday. The university vet school couldn’t see him until the end of January and I’m not waiting until then. He’s had a better day today though, which is something to be grateful for. Dibble said:
I’m just waiting for transport home from my follow up clinic appointment. I’ve had the clips out (62 of the little, staply fkers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat).
Lucky bugger, I've had 2" missing for thirty nine years now kers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat). 
still getting on OK with no real limp just a slight gait however the metalwork is finally starting to give me gyp. Hoping to have it removed so I can get some bone infill before I need knee replacement.Good luck
Another small update.
Had the six week follow up with the consultant yesterday. I am up to 50% weight bearing and increasing that over the next 4 weeks to 100%. Next Physio session will be in the new year. I had some X-rays and there is already bone growth/healking, so everything is currently going to plan.
I've also got a "suture abscess" on one of the incisions, so I'm on Flucloxacillin for the next ten days. It's apparently not uncommon and nothing to worry about, certainly nothing like the infections I had previously. Where the end of the internal sutures are is a knot, to stop it unravelling and coming out, but the consequence of that is the stitches don't dissolve as quickly, so it looks like a foreign body and there's a localised infection, but the antibiotics should sort it.
I've had the cash through for the settlement. It's not enough to retire on, that's for sure, but I've been able to pay off a personal loan I'd had for house renovations/repairs, I've got enough to sort the kitchen, bathroom, damp proof course and double glazing bits I need and there's going to be some left over. As I said previously, it was settled on a 50-50 liability basis, so I got 50% of what I would have if I'd been at/near the speed limit rather than "quite a bit" over it. That said, 50% of something is always better than 100% of nothing. It's been a long time and I'm just glad it's sorted and I can concentrate on my recovery. I'll have a couple more stays at the residential rehab place I pay into through the Police, which I know from previous experience, will help exponentially.
The really difficult thing for me right now is that Jussi (aka The Idiot) died last Monday, after being ill for a while. It puts everything else into perspective. It's horrendously quiet and empty without him here and me and my GF both miss him terribly. To say we are heartbroken is a massive understatement. I've posted about him on the "show us a photo of your dog" thread over in the All Creatures Great and Small forum on PH and don't really feel like going over it all again here. I can safely say not having him around any more is the worst bit of the whole saga, by some stretch.
Had the six week follow up with the consultant yesterday. I am up to 50% weight bearing and increasing that over the next 4 weeks to 100%. Next Physio session will be in the new year. I had some X-rays and there is already bone growth/healking, so everything is currently going to plan.
I've also got a "suture abscess" on one of the incisions, so I'm on Flucloxacillin for the next ten days. It's apparently not uncommon and nothing to worry about, certainly nothing like the infections I had previously. Where the end of the internal sutures are is a knot, to stop it unravelling and coming out, but the consequence of that is the stitches don't dissolve as quickly, so it looks like a foreign body and there's a localised infection, but the antibiotics should sort it.
I've had the cash through for the settlement. It's not enough to retire on, that's for sure, but I've been able to pay off a personal loan I'd had for house renovations/repairs, I've got enough to sort the kitchen, bathroom, damp proof course and double glazing bits I need and there's going to be some left over. As I said previously, it was settled on a 50-50 liability basis, so I got 50% of what I would have if I'd been at/near the speed limit rather than "quite a bit" over it. That said, 50% of something is always better than 100% of nothing. It's been a long time and I'm just glad it's sorted and I can concentrate on my recovery. I'll have a couple more stays at the residential rehab place I pay into through the Police, which I know from previous experience, will help exponentially.
The really difficult thing for me right now is that Jussi (aka The Idiot) died last Monday, after being ill for a while. It puts everything else into perspective. It's horrendously quiet and empty without him here and me and my GF both miss him terribly. To say we are heartbroken is a massive understatement. I've posted about him on the "show us a photo of your dog" thread over in the All Creatures Great and Small forum on PH and don't really feel like going over it all again here. I can safely say not having him around any more is the worst bit of the whole saga, by some stretch.
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