Broke my leg

[2BuckBizCT]

Terrible timing. Today around 3:30pm I was mowing my lawn on a steep sidehill section. I slipped and pushed the mower away from me safely. But my high side leg somehow got caught behind me and twisted at an awkward angle. I knew right away it wasn’t a sprained ankle. I was hoping maybe dislocated ankle since it felt super loose and I couldn’t walk on it. My wife and neighbor helped me into the car and went to ER. Broke my leg (fibula fracture in 2 spots down near the ankle). The only good news is that it wasn’t displaced enough for immediate surgery, so I was able to come home on crutches and air cast. I’ll have to call orthopedic surgeon(s) tomorrow. Hopefully I can avoid surgery. 
 

The bad news is terrible timing. CT hunting opens 9/16, but even bigger than that is my Kentucky whitetail trip I paid for and was scheduled to fly out 9/20 for. My mind is a million places right now, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings. 
 

sorry, @Versatile Hunter I can’t argue about politics anymore. Gotta focus on hunting and now my leg.

 

[Phantom]

Dam that sucks hope its not as bad as you think. 

[Splitear]

That sucks on many levels. I hope you heal soon!

[phade]

Ouch. That stinks. Hopefully you get better news upon any specialist review for surgery. Hunting obviously takes a back seat to health but maybe if things align well folks can help you at least get into and out of the woods for some sits this season.

[Versatile Hunter]

11 minutes ago, 2BuckBizCT said:

Terrible timing. Today around 3:30pm I was mowing my lawn on a steep sidehill section. I slipped and pushed the mower away from me safely. But my high side leg somehow got caught behind me and twisted at an awkward angle. I knew right away it wasn’t a sprained ankle. I was hoping maybe dislocated ankle since it felt super loose and I couldn’t walk on it. My wife and neighbor helped me into the car and went to ER. Broke my leg (fibula fracture in 2 spots down near the ankle). The only good news is that it wasn’t displaced enough for immediate surgery, so I was able to come home on crutches and air cast. I’ll have to call orthopedic surgeon(s) tomorrow. Hopefully I can avoid surgery. 
 

The bad news is terrible timing. CT hunting opens 9/16, but even bigger than that is my Kentucky whitetail trip I paid for and was scheduled to fly out 9/20 for. My mind is a million places right now, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings. 
 

sorry, @Versatile Hunter I can’t argue about politics anymore. Gotta focus on hunting and now my leg.

 

F@ck man, so sorry to hear this. Wishing you a very quick recovery. DM me if you need anything. 

[grampy]

Dam......Well that sucks Biz. Hopefully you are a fast healer and the OS gives you good news? But you probably won't be doing much for at least the next six weeks.

Really hope you feel better soon.

[Wolc123]

Damn that sucks.  At least it don’t sound like that bad of a break and you should be completely healed up by Holiday ML season.  I should be able to set you up with some of that, if you feel like traveling to WNY.  Pm if interested.  

[9jNYstarkOH]

I could set you up for Ohio if it takes awhile to heal up. Archery season goes to February 2nd.

[Ncountry]

That bites! Here's hoping the surgeon gives you good news. 

[GreeneHunter]

That Sucks .... take care and heal quickly !

[Swamp_bucks]

Sorry to hear @2BuckBizCT, heal up and hopefully you can get out at some point for the season. 

[Trial153]

that ready sucks,  hopefully your out and around soon! 

[fletchny11]

Dang buddy that stinks! I hope it is a clean cut recovery for you. Another reason to hate mowing!

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[corydd7]

Jeez thats horrible. Hope all goes the best it can moving forward for you.

[broomeguy]

Oh no! Hope you recover quickly!