It's All Over

[crazy voyager]

I'm sorry to hear about this Oz, on the same time I want to say congrats to getting married though But still, this is bad news...

Now I'm happy I live in sweden, free health care... anyway, I hope you'll be able to get back on the floor one day, just don't give up, the moment you give up you'll never get back there

[JRutledge]

I know it is easier said than done. I would get the surgery and try to continue. You might have further problems if you do not have the surgery. Also you might want to get a second opinion to see if surgery is your only option.

It is a personal decision and it is very easy for all of us to tell you what to do from the cheap seats. I wish you the best and hope you can come out on this on top.

Peace

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by crazy voyager

I want to say congrats to getting married though But still, this is bad news...

How can you say his getting married is bad news? Have you met his fiancee?

Duane - I would also consider a second opinion on your ankle. It doesn't seem right that a break that heals well would restrict motion. Maybe there's some physical therapy that would help regain most, if not all of that range. It's possible that the break really didn't heal properly, and surgery is the only way to fix it. I would still consider doing that, because if you leave it go, your body will start to overcompensate for that loss of motion, and you will likely see more problems with your shins, hips, back, etc. down the road.

Good luck, and good luck with that marriage thing, too!

[ChuckElias]

Duane,

I would agree with getting a second opinion on the injury. Maybe a different doctor will know of a therapy regimen that would help. If not, and you really "retire", I hope you stay involved with officiating as an instructor/observer for some organization. You've displayed a real understanding of the job and I hope you can find a way to pass that along.

Good luck with your upcoming marriage. Maybe it's a good time to walk away from reffing. It's a sad fact that many succussful referees have less than successful marriages.

[crazy voyager]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

How can you say his getting married is bad news? Have you met his fiancee?

I think you know what I meant... so I won't explain myself^^ I hope I don't need to

[Luis]

I'm very sorry to here that Oz. I injured my both ankles very hardly before, but I still pulled all of my passion into the game of basketball. Yes like CV, I also congratulate you on your marriage. Hope you'll be fine and get back to the floor again!

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by crazy voyager

I think you know what I meant... so I won't explain myself^^ I hope I don't need to

Don't worry, I knew what you meant.

I just felt I had to maintain a neanderthal image, since I've been (unfairly) lumped in that category.

[Oz Referee]

Thanks heaps for all your support - and CV's kind words about my fiancee

I certainly hope that I will be able to return to refereeing and have spoken to a couple of specialists about my ankle. At this stage I suppose I'm at the "wait and see" phase. Maybe in 12 - 18 months things will be better. If not then I will have to seriously consider surgery. While I have medical insurance, there will still be some out of pocket expense and with the wedding, it just isn't a priority at the moment.

Thanks again.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Oz Referee

Thanks heaps for all your support - and CV's kind words about my fiancee

I certainly hope that I will be able to return to refereeing and have spoken to a couple of specialists about my ankle. At this stage I suppose I'm at the "wait and see" phase. Maybe in 12 - 18 months things will be better. If not then I will have to seriously consider surgery. While I have medical insurance, there will still be some out of pocket expense and with the wedding, it just isn't a priority at the moment.

Thanks again.

In the meantime, maybe you could hunt down this guy....

[ChuckElias]

You rush a miracle man, you get lousy miracles.