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Tore the ligaments up in my left ankle at my basketball game last weekend. No broken bones or fractures thank God....had a break-away steal and didn't know I had someone behind me...He fouled the hell outta me...my arms were above the backboard so his impact on me turned us sideways sorta...we hit the wall and then the weight fell on my left ankle....First quarter too...we were undefeated...with me out we were down to four guys...lost 79-78 to a team that was 7-5.

Had to ride the bike about 30 miles home...it was hard to shift even with my A* boots...had to take my whole foot off my bike to shift. I have no idea how long I'll be out...on crutches right now and can't drive my cage either. I had my pre-employment medical exam the day before it happened too. I passed all components except for my left eye uncorrected vision. Doc said I needed 20/60...i got 20/70....sucks because two weeks prior I was scratched in that eye....in the same basketball league and it irritated my vision. He said he would still forward my results to the department {I am applying for the Department of Corrections} and they would yield the final decision.

I wanna ride so damn bad its ridiculous. I just started being able to move my toes up and down, back and forth...as well as being able to move my foot up and down slightly. Hopefully I can keep the urge to hop on the bike to a minimum and let the thing heal.

Been screwed at work too....I'm a detective at a gambling and unfortunately most of my calls I am required to go and make contact with the suspects/patrons, etc....my sergeant allowed me to come in today in civilian clothes and just do some admin work that he is late on so that's good. I dont qualify for "Light-duty" status since it's an off-duty accident.

Sorry to bore you if you read this....but I have finished all the work he gave me to do and I'm just trying to look busy before he sees me goofin off.

Ride safe!

Bleh, ankle stuff - the bain of my playing days. It was my left as well. Anyhow, keep it RICE-ed. I'm sure it's all kindsa fun colors and will be until its healed up. Anyhow, take it easy. REading your post made my ankle hurt for old time's sake - and boy do I miss playing

Well, feel better soon, and if you're pushing to get back, at the very least take good pain pills, wrap it up well, and rehab it.

If that eye is keeping you back, think of Lasik. I had the harsher version, PRK, and now have 20/20. It is a realtively easy process - easier than the dentist if you ask me, and worth every penny!

Good luck with the ankle! Stay off it - time is the best medicine!!