Back again to STC
Wife noticed leg had turned red and was warm to the touch and contactacted the surgeon. They were worried about infection and or blood clot so off to trauma center on Monday to be checked out.
Doc looked at leg and said there was nothing to be concerned about and took another series of x rays.
After looking at X-rays got some good and bad news.
Good news is that I am now out of the brace and am 50% weight bearing now.
Bad news is that damaged muscle tissue will more than likely keep me from having full use of damaged leg and climbing ladders and kneeling more than likely out of the question. Yes earlier then planned retirement from HVAC business may be a good thing but would have much rather gone out on my own terms and on two good legs!
So if you see a bald gimpy handicap guy trying to get on or off a boat this season please feel free to lend a hand. I guess I need to look into a handicap plaque for the boat so I can get premium dockage.
I attached recent x ray and this one shows the plate where I broke the femur at the hip 13 years ago.
I found a ride to the Frederick show this weekend and hope to see some of you there!
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