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Broken ankle tibia/fibula break

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destiny2896
destiny2896

I broke my ankle February 2 and I feel like I am getting know where with the healing process, I went to the orthopedic and he said that I have a small Calais forming but not much they took my cast off prematurely and I am now in a boot but when I try to put a little pressure it hurts like no tomorrow. How long is the recovery really going to be this is stressful

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  • JannyB2018
    JannyB2018 destiny2896

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    Destiny...I can certainly identify with your feelings and stress. I, too, broke my ankle...fibula and tibia, and I had surgery on January 5 with a plate and screws to get it all back in place. This has been the most difficult thing I’ve ever gone through in my life.  It is almost 3 months now for me, and it is finally getting better but still not easy. I am out of the boot and in a fabric brace now. I can wear a regular shoe, but my foot is still swollen so I had to get a larger shoe than I normally wear. I bought some black Nike’s ...size 8 for my left foot and size 9-1/2 for my right. Doesn’t look too bad. My doctor has just had me start PT, and it is helping a lot, but even that is painful and yesterday I came home almost in tears and had to ice my foot down afterward.  I keep thinking this pain has got to go away, and it is getting better.... but I am still having it every day non stop.  I don’t know how old you are but my age probably isn’t helping me because I am 71. But I’ve always been a very active and young 71, so even that should not be that much of a factor. I’m doing everything I can and walking and exercising daily. I’ve just started driving again. My PT instructor has me walking with a cane and that is helping a lot with my balance right now also. All I can say is hang in there and keep following your doctor ‘s instructions.... this is obviously going to be a long haul and neither one of us can rush it. I actually got a pedicure the other day for the first time in 3 months and it was WONDERFUL because my poor foot was in such horrible condition after being in that cast. So, even little things can brighten the day! Good luck!
    • destiny2896
      destiny2896 JannyB2018

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice I am 39 and I was told my process is longer cause my vitamin D is low so they have me on a high dose of it to push things along.
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