7 screws1 plate1 tension line2 buttonsWhen I hurt my self I go all out. Nine days after the injury, I went into surgery at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. Two weeks since the 2 hour and 5 minute surgery, I now have my stitches yanked out of my skin, the most painful process since the actual brake. Followed by my forth set of x-rays and my forth cast. Switching from Dr. Bannar, who did an amazing job on repairing the brakes in my tibia, fibula, torn ligaments, and ankle fractures; I am now in the care of Dr. Nickels in Ventura who is just as competent and I take great confidence in his care and knowledge. I now continue my 6-week elevation and no weight or pressure, but will be cheating a week because I am young. On the fifth of August I will be freed from my hard cast and placed in a walking cast for an additional four weeks, followed by extensive physical therapy and limited movement for a total of 6 months. In a year or two I can have the hardware removed. In the mean time, the most difficult thing is doing nothing, which is imperative, because if my ligament that is torn from my ankle to my knee does not heal properly, I will never be able to hike or do the active things I love again. So please pray that it heals perfectly, I stay still, and that I don’t feel too left out not being with the rest of the team for post production.Photos to come of the x-rays.  Mother and grandmother waiting during surgery Good news from Dr. Bannar Awake after surgery Out of  Patched walls, makes me question which country I am in Getting out of the hospital  First check, one week after surgery  Photos provided by Kathy Marquez, thanks for the place to stay during recovery

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