Screws and Plates

Today I went back to the doc. They took some x-rays and then removed all the staples - 22 total. The x-rays look really good and the bones are perfectly lined up - Doc was really happy. I have 5 screws and a plate in my ankle now holding everything together. I will be on chair/bed rest for 6 more weeks. I can't do anything weight bearing activities at all. I basically have to keep still and avoid bumping my foot on anything.

What I am I going to do for 6 weeks to keep myself from going crazy?

Healing

Well, I am on my way to healing the broken ankle. I had surgery on 2/4 where they put it all back together with screws. I haven't seen the x-rays yet, but my sis and hubby said that there are definitely more than three in there. I got a good look at the incision sites yesterday and I am sporting at least 24 staples. I will end up with two long scars, one on each side of me ankle/foot. I am also multicolored as a result of the bruising - my brother in law Neil suggested I stop playing the the yellow paint!! I have started drinking pineapple juice with the hopes that it will start to heal the bruising. There is a enzyme in pineapples that breaks down clots.

As the the century ride - I think I will be asking for a deferral until next year. I am pretty scared to get back on a bike right now. I really need to concentrate on losing some more weight and getting a lot stronger.