Depressed and stressed

I can stand unaided and stand at a sink without aid. Hope you heal quickly.

There are others out there the same as you, when I went for a new cast and X-ray 1 week after my op there was a young lady who had done exactly the same as me I day before me she to was pregnant and at the time had 3 weeks to go before her baby was due, so she will of just had her baby to. 

It will get better, all the best Connor

Mandy,

Yours is one of the sadest stories I've seen on this site.  Mine was a dislocation with 3 breaks.  My surgery entailed screws and a plate.  I was non weight bearing for essentially 10 weeks receiving a boot after 6 weeks.  I am now 22 weeks and all is well.  I used a knee scooter to get around and it was a godsend.  For most of us on this site it has been a long process.  It is difficult both mentally and phsically.  When you start physical therapy things really begin to improve.  My best to you in your recovery.  Let us know how you are doing.

Hi many

Take it one day at a time. You will heal and then your life will burst with busy work. You will participate on life.

I can't say I know what you are going through, but I can say I am deep in depression as well. I am here if you need to vent.

God bless and keep you!!

Theresa

What I have found is that all doctors tend to have differing opinions on the care.  I broke my right ankle (bemalleolar fx) in 2 places on July 24th, had surgery on the 27th, had a soft cast for 2 weeks, hard cast for 5 weeks (which I am getting off on Tuesday!!) and was told that I will then have a boot for 6 weeks at which time I will be able to start wt bearing.  I have been out of work for 7 weeks- and was told by MD that I would be out at least 3 mos.  BUT, with that being said, I am older (59) though was very active- walking, swimming, hiking, kayaking... so this has been extrememly difficult- emotionally and physically.    But please do know that all MDs are different and I am sure age and other things play a factor.

It will get better for sure. It is a tough injury and can take awhile to heal entirely. I am sure you have been reading the forum and it just varies...

You CAN do this!  and again- it will get better.... please keep us posted on how your followup goes tomorrow.

Jan

Hi Mandi,

I am so sorry to here of your injury, especially with your newborn. It give you an idea of my timeframes. I broke my ankle July 6th, Then had surgury on July 19th. 9 screws and a plate. I was put in a splint cast, then a boot and became weight bearing on Aug. 25th. I have been walking for 2.5 weeks and the past week is by far the best. So I'm walking more decent 7-8 weeks after surgury. The first week of walking At week 5.5 weeks out was stiff and hard.

Mandy,

As a mom of a toddler and a preschooler and a person recovering from ankle surgery, my heart goes out to you. I think the third week after giving birth was a low point for my baby blues, and I'm so sorry that you're going through that while also experiencing the stress and depressed feelings associated with being non weight bearing. You are right, your baby is a huge blessing, but it's okay to feel depressed even at this happy time. Don't ever feel guilty for being sad as so much of the way you are feeling is probably influenced by your hormones. Here's my timeline so you can compare: Surgery was August 1, I went into a hard cast 1 week later on August 8 (still non weight bearing), then a walking boot on August 22. After the 22nd, I started physical therapy and I started working on walking. My mood improved dramatically at that point. Two things that helped me walk again were this thing called an even up that you put on your other shoe to make that side as tall as the walking boot, and a walker (like for elderly people). The crutches just didn't help me get used to walking the way the walker did. I went back to the dr on Sept 9, and I am now in only a nylon ankle brace and I am walking everywhere, doing stairs and I feel very, very normal. Three weeks ago, I never would've believed I'd get here. You will get here too. This is temporary and it will be over sooner than you think. Hang in there! You are one tough mama and your baby will know that one day. Big hugs from one mom to another!