Broken leg, worrying times

Hey all! So I broke my Tib and Fib on Monday and got back from the hospital on Friday and will probably be mostly recovered in a few months. I'm glad to be out, but I had some bad news on Friday; my exam results from the January modules were out and they weren't too pleasing. So it looks like I'm likely to have a lot of exams in the summer.

With the summer exams looming up it'd be worrying enough without the leg, but all the schoolwork I need to do is making me panic. At the moment just getting dressed in the morning seems like a massive task, and taking a shower involves similar logistical problems as launching a space shuttle - so it's going to make studying all the more difficult.

I'm struggling to sit at a desk at the moment and it's harder to concentrate aswell. I'm hoping to be in school sometime this week but I'll have to see if they'll let me in because I have an X-Fix (a sort of metal pipe with screws attached to my leg.) So that could prove to be a bit of a challenge aswell.

Really, I'm just looking for anyone who's been in a similar situation to me and has any advice.

Thanks,

-Leo

(I apologise if for anyone who thinks tl;dr)

Reply 1

Jazmine

17

I have never broken anything (well.. maybe my little finger, but I never went to the doctor for that =P), so I can't relate to that. HOWEVER, lots of school work to catch up on I so know!! You're going to have a lot of exams in the summer, that's okay, you can do it.. just study hard. Catching up on work seems daunting but once you get into a flow you then realise it's a lot easier than you thought. Try and keep your mind off your situation (your worry with the exams) so that you can start concerntrating on catching up. It's good that you're still motivated/determined to work, just set yourself a small task to do for the day - read up on half of a module, take down some notes about it or something. I know how it feels to be so nervous that you can't even revise, believe me, so just take it a step at a time 'cause that's the best you can do for now until you start to feel better.

Reply 2

tarnishedpenny

My recurrent kneecap dislocations/CRPS aren't quite in the same league as your leg but......

Try and find the most comfortable way for you to sit - I found that my bed was most comfortable. After 5 months I'm only now at a point where I can sit comfortably at a desk so this was a major issue. If necessary get one of those beanbag tray things to write on.

Don't try and concentrate for too long. If you're in pain or your painkillers are making you dopey you won't be able to concentrate for an extended period of time and you'll get frustrated if you try. Work out how long you can focus for and timetable breaks.

If it's too much of a struggle don't rush getting back to school - see if they'll send you the work. Crutches are a nightmare to get around on (I'm assuming you're on them) as I've discovered. I fell on my knee several times, redislocating it, because I found I had to rush everywhere at university. If you do go back - be careful.

With regards to the exams....in the long run....at least you'll have plenty of time to study! It sounds rubbish but it's true. You'll just need to be organised about your work and focus on those areas you struggle most with. Set yourself targets, but not unreachable ones, and work out the timescales.

Sorry if this was useless - good luck! Hope you heal well....

Reply 3

Martyn1989

I broke my ankle whilst at college a few years ago, I did it at the beginning of March and it did not really disrupt my exam preparation to much.

It is hard to get used to at first, but it really is the simple matter of getting used to it which is the hardest bit.

You will soon find yourself back in your daily ways. Crutches are a killer at first, but you will soon be doing pirouettes on them.

Reply 4

milly.

12

I can empathise, I was in hospital for a week, with around 3 times the 'recovery period' at home. In late November. With 13 January exams.

I found that after the first few days when everyone came to see me and I was off my face on morphine things got really, really boring. So I just revised, did past papers, emailed my teachers, got feedback and used the time wisely. I was very very pleased come results day :smile:

Hope you get well soon!

Reply 5

username104603

0

14

Personally I don't see the connection between a broken bone and your ability to study for your exams. You'll sonn get used to having showers and stuff with your leg, and as for finding somewhere comfortable to study just sit where ever you would be if you weren't studying :confused:

Reply 6

pinkpont

2

Just be glad you didn't break your wrist. You're still able to write okay, so as long as you can physically get to the lessons, you should be fine : )

Reply 7

ziggy_played_guitar

guppygould

Hey all! So I broke my Tib and Fib on Monday and got back from the hospital on Friday and will probably be mostly recovered in a few months. I'm glad to be out, but I had some bad news on Friday; my exam results from the January modules were out and they weren't too pleasing. So it looks like I'm likely to have a lot of exams in the summer.

With the summer exams looming up it'd be worrying enough without the leg, but all the schoolwork I need to do is making me panic. At the moment just getting dressed in the morning seems like a massive task, and taking a shower involves similar logistical problems as launching a space shuttle - so it's going to make studying all the more difficult.

I'm struggling to sit at a desk at the moment and it's harder to concentrate aswell. I'm hoping to be in school sometime this week but I'll have to see if they'll let me in because I have an X-Fix (a sort of metal pipe with screws attached to my leg.) So that could prove to be a bit of a challenge aswell.

Really, I'm just looking for anyone who's been in a similar situation to me and has any advice.

Thanks,

-Leo

(I apologise if for anyone who thinks tl;dr)

Yea I shattered my elbow just as I was about to take my GCSE's, they had to pin the whole thing back together. I had to have 3 ops so I didn't have much time to revise. I know how hard it is but just get on with it, that's the best advice. Revise just how you would. I passed all mine except P.E, I got a D, not bad considering I only had the use of one arm haha.

Reply 8

AsystoleUK

guppygould

Hey all! So I broke my Tib and Fib on Monday and got back from the hospital on Friday and will probably be mostly recovered in a few months. I'm glad to be out, but I had some bad news on Friday; my exam results from the January modules were out and they weren't too pleasing. So it looks like I'm likely to have a lot of exams in the summer.

With the summer exams looming up it'd be worrying enough without the leg, but all the schoolwork I need to do is making me panic. At the moment just getting dressed in the morning seems like a massive task, and taking a shower involves similar logistical problems as launching a space shuttle - so it's going to make studying all the more difficult.

I'm struggling to sit at a desk at the moment and it's harder to concentrate aswell. I'm hoping to be in school sometime this week but I'll have to see if they'll let me in because I have an X-Fix (a sort of metal pipe with screws attached to my leg.) So that could prove to be a bit of a challenge aswell.

Really, I'm just looking for anyone who's been in a similar situation to me and has any advice.

Thanks,

-Leo

(I apologise if for anyone who thinks tl;dr)

Been in an identical situation :P I broke my tib and fib in a car VS pedestrian accident in 2004. Fortunately for me, I had a lot of rest ahead of me as it happened to me at the beginning of summer, and I didn't need a cast or any sort of external support, as my leg had metal rods inserted down the center of the bones. :3

.. I guess that doesn't help at all D:

Reply 9

jklmn

10

I had an x-fix once, didn't bother the school. Tbh if that happened to me in your position I'd just make the most of it and learn a load out the books and do practice papers at home without getting changed LOL whilst I couldn't walk, asssuming you can't.

Reply 10

guppygould

OP

9

Cheers for all the encouragement and advice guys. I'm starting to get used to it a bit more now, going to speak to my head of 6th form today to see if I'm cool to go in tomorrow. I think I'll just "shut up and put up" with it.

Thanks again,

-Leo

Reply 11

JoeCo

1

I know this was so many years ago and you probably won’t even see this but I am in the exact position you found yourself in at this point, I am really struggling as it is and exams are causing me so much stress. I just can’t concentrate the way I used to and everything I revise just goes away as I am tired from pain relief all the time. I just wanted to know how you got on I guess and what helped. I would love if you could respond.

Thanks,

-Joe

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