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ann89796
ann89796

I had ankle surgery 4 weeks again by mistake put weight on broken ankle now concerned I have done damage

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  • ayanna1208
    ayanna1208 ann89796

    Posted

    Hello Ann, I'm sorry to hear that. so, you put weight on the ankle you had recently had surgery on and they did another surgery because you accidentally put weight on it? I'm so sorry that you are going through that I don't think you done damage because they would of told you I just think you messed up what they had fix. I know my doctor kept telling me please don't put weight on your ankle because I was gonna mess up what he fix so I just start putting on a colorful sock on my broken ankle, because believe me at times, I was forgetting and I was trying to bear weight. Don't let it stress you out worrying about if you damage something because I do believe they would of told you. I pray everything will be ok and I hope you have a speedy recovery!!!!

  • marijke55
    marijke55 ann89796

    Edited

    Ann, if you are in a cast, I'm sure you won't have done any damage. I did the same and that was 10 days after surgery, and I was just in a backslab! I was really worried. It will make you more aware of of your ankle, take care. That was in 2013

    I 'm now recovering after a second sub-talar fusion, as the one last summer did not grow together. I've only just been allowed to start weight bearing after 3 months.

    just take care

  • MR_ANKLE
    MR_ANKLE ann89796

    Edited

    Don't worry unless you are now in serious pain. Regards Mr Ankle

  • Donmell
    Donmell ann89796

    Posted

    hi new to this group. i broke my left ankle both sides 2 weeks ago. i had surguery and a metal plate fitted one side with screws and pinned the other side . I have it in a back slab at moment with dressings . my worry is i live in turkey and i don,t understand a word they say to be at the hospital . i go back next week for stitches removed , what will i expect next . i,m in lots of pain and taking painkillers .I just don,t know what to expect any help i would be grateful .

    • marijke55
      marijke55 Donmell

      Posted

      You should not be putting any weight on it, not for at least 6 weeks. I would imagine that you will be put into a full plaster.

    • Donmell
      Donmell marijke55

      Posted

      i have only been put in back slab dressings . stitches come out next week and i have no idea what i will get then .

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