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6 weeks post op, can bear weight, no PT yet

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brooke22660
brooke22660

So today was my 6 weeks post op appt! We did an X-ray and he cleared me to start weight bearing in the boot. No PT yet tho - said not til maybe after I see him in a month. And no swimming/getting in the pool. I’m bummed. He said PT would possibly wiggle my screws loose and cause problems. I tried to walk after leaving and umm no way lol. Hurts, feels awkward, etc. I don’t know where to even start. Does this sound typical? I feel discouraged since I can’t get in pool sad 

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  • teri88200
    teri88200 brooke22660

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    Just back from 9 week post op follow up. Told to wean myself out of boot into shoe (if I have one that will fit). PT to begin next week. Still significant swelling especially as day progresses. Told to elevate and ice nightly and after PT for as long as needed (months I was told). My incision sites are still very sensitive to touch, lots of soft tissue damage per doctor. Agreed, everyone must go at their own pace to ensure proper recovery. Good luck to all. Patience and trusting the healing process is definitely the tough part.
  • mark21131
    mark21131 brooke22660

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    Brooke

    I hope you recover soon. I go back the 31st for my 6 week post ob appt. I am recovering from a double fracture in my right ankle. I had a 10 inch plate and 10 screws put inside. The worst part so far is the burning / tingling / numbness on the bottom of my upper foot / big toe area.  I only used my pain meds the day after surgery but I am tempted to take some if this keeps up. I just know this takes time. Have you had issues trying to sleep? I have but if I managed 4 to 5 hours I’m happy.

    Thanks

    Mark

  • krysti87640
    krysti87640 brooke22660

    Posted

    Hey Brooke,

    I will be 6 weeks post op at the end of May and will hopefully get put in the boot. I am really nervous about trying to put any weight on it, I'm sure it must have felt really weird for you! Best of luck!

    • mark21131
      mark21131 krysti87640

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      Krysti

      How bad of a fracture did you have? I opted for the boot after 2 weeks in a cast. I been having a lot of discomfort  in my toes / bottom of my foot and has been making sleeping difficult 

      Hope you heal up soon.

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