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Hi all,
I was released by my doctor to begin weight bearing with my boot on as my body allowed. I know that this bring news sensations to the foot, but was wondering what people have (or are) experiencing with this. I had ORIF surgery on my left lateral fibula of my ankle on March 5th. Of course my mind is running away with all sorts of bad scenarios ...
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Marie1952 gina01213
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hi hun , I had a trimelure fracture with a dislocated ankle surgery on February 2I
I was in a cast after surgery for four weeks non weight baring ,
then stitches were taken out and I was put in a walking boot with crutches
I told you immediately start walking as Payne allowing me full weight-bearing if possible
it’s been six weeks now I am still walking in a walking boot with both crutches and bearing for weight down on my ankle
my feet swell my ankle swells and it’s still numb and it still feels tight
If I take my boot off and I place my foot down all the blood rushes to my ankle & foot turns red abs tingles .
I am still feel zapping on the sides of my ankle twinges, stings I have pain in my shin bone that’s new and still pain on the sides of my ankle underneath after walking .
have faith everything will be fine everything‘s reconnecting nerves your bones are still healing and adjusting to the metal that you have in you
i hope this helps , dont give in to bad thoughts , I went through the same thing but being positive and having faith is the most important process to your healing
and before you step off your bed please put your boot on
don’t let your foot n ankle go unprotected at all
be stong hun 😃
gina01213 Marie1952
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Hi Marie1952!
I am going to take this slowly since I have the time. I am on hold for both of my jobs due to Covid 19, so I am taking it as an opportunity to take it slowly. Mostly I stay positive, but when new feelings in my foot come up, it can cause a little anxiety. I know that we all heal at a different rate, but we all want to be that person that heals miraculously, lol! I know logically that what I am feeling is normal, but emotionally it is sometimes necessary to hear it from people that are there or have been there. I really appreciate your response, it truly helps! Much healing to you, and health to you and your family!
Gina
lafawnfavor Marie1952
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Hi there, I had a flat foot reconstruction 10 weeks ago and im having that same zapping, burning tingling, burning and some numbness in my foot. ITS very painful and seems its never gonna end. i am still in a boot and my foot still swells alot. THANKS for sharing your experience its encouraging. HAS the doctor said anything to u about this?
Marie1952 gina01213
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hi hun im glad your feeling better .
this ankle stuff is no easy matter .
keep being positive and pray hun .
im still dealing with my foot swelling with ankle from wakking with cam boot .
ughhh
my PT and doc appointments have been pushed for another 6 weeks 😦
Marie1952 lafawnfavor
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hi hun does your foot swell on the bottom too?
that and my ankle swelling are my problem right now.
😭
lafawnfavor Marie1952
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Hi there, as u can see im up late too. swelling was bad today and i didnt even walk on it. i cooked while on my scooter and that makes it swell. my swelling happens all over my foot. BUT on the bottom primarily its at the ball of my foot under my toes. THE swelling makes it hard to do my at home exercises. I finally was able to get some PT and 9:30 am today so hopefully they have some enlightening info about all this. ITS been very difficult and i hate that my foot feels heavy. I pray we both get some relief soon. i just ordered an exercise bike hoping that helps.