johnb Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Slipped and fell down the bank at our moorings, may have broken bones in left ankle. Ankle certainly at a strange angle! Thanks to two coastguard teams who attended originally before the ambulance arrived. Got me splinted and into the dry. Some had left work to answer the call, one is a BA ranger and another works for BA. Thanks to everyone, I am now in James Paget hospital waiting for their verdict. 1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 May I be the first , amongst numerous others , to wish you a speedy recovery 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 So sorry to hear this. You need some TLC and I am sure you will get plenty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I will second those wishes for a speedy recovery, maybe spend some of your recuperation on your boat. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Ouch! Wishing you a speedy recovery, hope you haven't done too much damage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlad1985 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Blimey! Get well soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Kron said: Ouch! Wishing you a speedy recovery, hope you haven't done too much damage. I think the bank is ok. Everybody seems to think I should be writhing in agony but as long it is still and nobody touches it it really isn't too bad. My wife says " no sense-no feeling" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 At least you still have your sense of humour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hope you get sorted out soon and on the road to recovery. It’s not weather for being out and about now. We’re not far from JPH. Pouring with rain and blowing a gale. Hope anyone else afloat is safely moored up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Here’s to a quick recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Get well soon John! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Hope your have a speedy recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 You made the Bacton Coastguard page! Not sure that's a consolation though to a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Get the ankle well again soon. No boating until it’s better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Now resident in private room! They've set the bones back together then tomorrow another op to put a supporting plate in. Hoping to be able to travel back to London at the end of the week for the wedding of one of our sons. Just have to play each day as they come. Once X-rays were done I have had excellent treatment . Thanks for all the good wishes. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Goodness! Hope you get back in time and feel well enough to enjoy the wedding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Just catching up, really sorry to hear about your accident. We can empathise, Mrs N broke her ankle in Wroxham while on holiday a couple of years ago. They did a great job at the N and N and she made a full recovery and was soon up and about again. I'm sure you'll be fine. Will be thinking of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieR Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Very best wishes for a speedy recovery! a sage reminder of how fortunate we are to have emergency services and the angels of the NHS when we need them.... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 7 hours ago, johnb said: Now resident in private room! They've set the bones back together then tomorrow another op to put a supporting plate in. Hoping to be able to travel back to London at the end of the week for the wedding of one of our sons. Just have to play each day as they come. Once X-rays were done I have had excellent treatment . Thanks for all the good wishes. My goodness, that bank has a lot to answer for! I do hope you are able to get to the wedding at the end of the week. I reckon somehow you’ll find a way though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Thanks for the update. Hope the op goes well today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've got everything crossed...so I'll be joining you in walking funny, but keep us updated" Hope everything goes well and you make that wedding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyloo Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 "snap" .... I broke my ankle 6 months ago. I now have 2 titanium screws in place. All on the mend now as I'm sure yours will be. Tell them you'll be hopping mad if you can't get to the wedding. All the best 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Battery really flat. Op now Thursday owing to swelling hope to travel home Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 31 minutes ago, johnb said: Battery really flat. Op now Thursday owing to swelling hope to travel home Friday Chin up, fingers crossed. You can be star guest in a wheel chair if you can’t walk on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Wife here now so it's "O yes, there are nurses here I hadn't noticed them...." 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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