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Why do people do this? minor rant many can relate to
Why do people feel the need to tell you all of the negative bad things related to something you are experiencing???
My main example being Jamie's broken ankle.. Jim & I both ( & Jamie to a smaller degree) have endured numerous people tell us horror stories of their own, their kids, uncles,grandmothers, fourth cousin twice removed bad experience after a broken ankle & how they were never the same.. If I hear one more person say "He'll never play sports again" I am going to SCREAM!!! The ortho doctor never said anything about long term problems other than if Jamie doesn't follow his instructions, surgery MIGHT be an option & that was very remote.. Jamie is young & the break is his growth plate so it should heal nicely!
Jamie was sooo bummed last night.. his basketball team played in the championship game on Monday night & won & while Jamie still sat on the bench & got a trophy AND his coach made a point to praise him & tell him he was a part of getting them TO the championship game , Jamie was still bummed to not be a part of it ( & having a so called 'good'friend mock you & tell you, you weren't part of the championship game didn't help ~ that's a whole other rant in itself) and yesterday was a track meet & while the coaches have asked Jamie to help manage the team, he wants to be involved!! Then to hear the horror stories made him more depressed.. Jamie is a very easy going kid & takes life in stride but this injury has really devastated him!
It has always irritated me when people are dying to tell you their horror stories especially LABOR stories.. I remember hearing the most frightening stories when I was pregnant with my first. (Rachel, I bet you can concur!!) I tell anyone pregnant that all people are different & to not worry.. Heck, I gave birth to an 8 lb 15 oz baby & it was easy as pie. ( that's MY standard birth story for pregnant women.. that & 'laughing' Shelby out!!)
sorry for the rant but I'm sure most of you can attest to having been in this situation!!!
I am so sorry you have to deal with insensitive people. I can't believe people are saying he will NEVER PLAY SPORTS! I am sorry are they doctors? How do they know? That is just mean.
BTW...a break is better then a sprain...and with either you can still play sports!
I am glad his coach made a point in telling Jamie that he was part of the team. I think people concentrate too much on the LAST game. There is a whole lot of winning before that last game...that counts too!
for your family and that Jamie recovers and is ready for the next sports season!
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I'm sure Jamie will heal and be fine. My late DH broke his ankle and foot and he was fine after it healed. It never bother hime again. (I thought you'd like a good story for a change.) some people just have to tell everyone that what ever happen to them was worse than anything that could ever happen to you. I work with several of these people. They have such negative attitudes about everything that I try not to talk to them too often. It was really nice for you DS's coach to make sure that he felt that he was still part of the team even though he couldn't play the last game.
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Ann, those labor horror stories are one of the reasons I go out of my way to tell other women my story. Mine was great and I think too many moms only hear the bad things.
As far as Jamie's break, he has my sympathies. I broke my foot last year and it was such a small break, they didn't find it on an x-ray for weeks. My foot is only now starting to feel normal again. He'll be able to play, but I'd be surprised if he was playing at 100%. An ankle/foot break is different from other breaks because you put so much pressure on your feet every day. Physical therapy will get him back on his feet and feeling fine when he's able. (It did wonders for me.) I don't think people are trying to scare you with such horror stories, but maybe just prepare you for the fact that a foot break does not heal the same way as any other kind of break. Jamie is going to need a ton of patience!
He is young and in good shape. There isn't any reason he won't heal quickly and completely. Children (and teens) heal so fast it's unbelievable. Tell him to ignore everyone. I have no horrible bone break stories. dd broke her hand in Sept & only missed 2 weekends of hockey games. She is fine now and no one would know she broke a bone a little over 6 months ago. I hope Jaimies mood improves.
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When my DD broke her arm, the doctors were concerned about it possibly being in the growth plate and it stunting the growth of that bone. It surprised me to hear that it was good news that Jamie broke his bone in the growth plate. ?
I'm awfully sorry that people are being so insensitive to you and your family. People should think before they speak. Pixies to you guys! I hope he heals up well and becomes a major sports star in high school!
Why do people like to share their misery??? I broke my ankle several years ago, bad enough that the orthoped told me another injury and I will most likely need surgery. I do yoga regularly, hike and rock climb. I wear an ankle brace for protection but I have never let it stop me from working out and having fun. Jaime will do fine and should be able to play whatever sports he wants to! There is so much protective gear around, it won't be a problem.
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Ugh! Aren't those "stories" the worst?! Tell Jamie to keep his head up and listen to what his doctors say, not anyone else. Every case is different, and I'm sure he'll do just fine.
For a positive story, I broke my wrist and recovered well enough to play four sports in high school. Teens heal quickly!
I love when people give you unsolicted medical opinion that they're not entitled to give. As far as labor stories go, I'm getting a little fed up with unsolicited advice in general and can only imagine it'll get worse after May---it just irks me when people address me like an unwed teenage drug-addicted mother.
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bad experience after a broken ankle & how they were never the same.. If I hear one more person say "He'll never play sports again" I am going to SCREAM!!! The ortho doctor never said anything about long term problems other than if Jamie doesn't follow his instructions, surgery MIGHT be an option & that was very remote.. Jamie is young & the break is his growth plate so it should heal nicely! 
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that Jamie recovers and is ready for the next sports season!
I love when people give you unsolicted medical opinion that they're not entitled to give. As far as labor stories go, I'm getting a little fed up with unsolicited advice in general and can only imagine it'll get worse after May---it just irks me when people address me like an unwed teenage drug-addicted mother. 
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