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RonJeremiah
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So I broke my ankle towards the end of Oct and I'm pretty bummed... The x-ray showed I had a fractured fibula. My doctor said I have 4-6 weeks with the cast, and have to wait another 4-6 weeks after I get the cast off to return to sports. I never asked him about snowboarding specifically, and I don't wanna push my luck because I'm fucked if I break it a second time. I assume that I'll be fine by the end of Dec to mid Jan because the boots and bindings hold your ankle in place but who knows. Have you guys had any similar experiences with a broken ankle? If so any advice? It'd be greatly appreciated.
Nov 21 2013 9:10PM
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SnowMiser
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buy a nice video game
Nov 21 2013 9:10PM
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The.Doctor
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Ski boots have more support. You should try it.
Nov 22 2013 3:06AM
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zyzzbrah
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Maybe take up pro tobogganing....
Nov 22 2013 7:25AM
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Rparr
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I broke my ankle, but in different bones. Here's a rough timeline.
8 weeks: tried to ski for the first time. Could only carve down hills, no rails. They hurt.
3 months: skiing rails again
4-5 months: skiing again like I was before I broke my foot.

Don't push it man, you want to be strong when you go back. Take the time you now have to rehab properly.
Nov 22 2013 8:05AM
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RonJeremiah
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damn... thanks for the advice man.
Nov 22 2013 9:14AM
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gnar_whal
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skiing will solve all of your problems
Nov 22 2013 1:21PM
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NMMedia
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Just dont push it, do what feels right. You dont want to fuck yourself up and make your recovery even longer.
Nov 22 2013 2:01PM
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johnnyBuz
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I broke my fibula on MHSSC's trampoline in June. I was in a walking boot for 6 weeks and it was another 2 weeks after that before I felt comfortable resuming strenuous activity. It sucks but whatever you'll get through it. Just don't push it.
Nov 22 2013 2:31PM
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RonJeremiah
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Same thing that happened to me. Never thought I'd break a bone on a trampoline.
Nov 22 2013 2:37PM
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rareison
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Did you scream "my ankles are broken aaahhhh" when it happened?
Nov 22 2013 2:45PM
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RonJeremiah
Posts: 146 - Karma: 436
That's Tanner Hall in that Chad's Gap video what the fuck are they talking about.
Nov 22 2013 2:45PM
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Big.Ole.Diesel
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i did the same exact thing in the end of august and in the beging of november my doctor gave me the ok go do whatever i wanted, my leg muscle still isnt back where it used to be but its getting there. youll just miss a bit of the season just make sure you stay off it for as long as the doctor says so it heals well
Nov 22 2013 7:30PM
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RonJeremiah
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Word, thanks. And yeah I hear you I know my leg is gonna be atrophied like crazy when I get the cast off.
Nov 22 2013 7:48PM
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