Fell 11 days post op

Hi Heather!  I am so sorry you're dealing with this horrible turn of events!  You mention post op... so if you have had your fracture stabilized with hardware I wouldn't think there is a need for concern.  I took a backwards fall at about the same time frame  as you. I was fine.  I did worry myself sick until my Ortho appt for confirmation.  The splints are made to take such low impact bumps.  The pins and needles sensation you describe is your nerve endings reacting to the jolt.  Believe me, you will feel these types of sensations as you continue to heal.  I am now 12.5 weeks post op (pilon fracture). I have 2 plates and 16 screws.  I have those sensations too,  I am told by those ahead of us that this is normal and they will resolve with TIME... ugh!  It wouldn't hurt to call your doctor just to reassure all is well!  Get some rest and just try to focus on getting healed the rest will come!  Keep me updated.  Keeping you on my thoughts and prayers!  Rhonda

So sorry this has happened to you.  I had the same injury almost a year ago.  Crutches are a bit scary, so I used a scooter while I was healing.....I did not have the fear of falling again.  This will be a very emotional time.  Each day I tried to laugh, workout and look to the goal of walking again.  So, keep your sights on walking down the eisle.  It is hard for others to know how difficult it is to suddenly have a major change in your life.  To help me with this, I thought of others that have to deal with pain or a disease every day.  Happy future wedding day.  

Hi Heather,

I am so sorry you fell right before your wedding day! As others have written, things will get better slowly.  The frustration with immobility and feelings of depression and anxiety seem to go hand in hand with these injuries.  This forum has been a lifesaver for me. So, please keep us informed of your progress and any problems.  We will be cheering for you on March 18,

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I finally fell asleep around 6am, but it is now 8:30am where I am and I am up once again worrying. 

No new swelling after the fall or an intense pain. Still achey and a slight twinge of radiating pain by my knee...which is strange considering I didn’t even hit my knee. When I stand up on crutches to move around a bit there is no pain or anything only when I lay down do I have extra soreness and that twinge in my knee. I have my first follow up appointment tomorrow and I am praying that my wounds have healed from surgery and I can get my hard cast on and get out of this splint. I will feel much safer with a hard cast on.  Until then I will try to get some sleep if I can.

Heather I’m sorry I know this sucks and no one can get it unless they have been unfortunate as us.

I loved healing golfers reply.

I would read that again regularly. My accident was in Jan 2017.  I had a situation similar to yours and was in a great deal of pain for a long time  along with difficulty sleeping... still have bad periods.  In addition I had annoying things happen after  such as getting infection in big toe... now have metatarsal fracture  - I do remember that for us this is not a situation where we are confined to a wheelchair for life.

When u get X-rays that will always be your reassurance  that everything’s in place. 

I wish you the best in managing this challenging time.

I dislocated and had trimallelor break in June 21st surgery June 23rd.  I fell a few times but was ok.  Get a knee scooter and get rid of the crutches!  It's a long journey to recovery.  I walk and drive now but I only can wear Brooks tennis shoes and my ankle is stiff and hurts.  

Hi Heather!

     I am sorry about your serious fall and having to postpone your wedding. It will be nicer in March, giving you time to heal.

     I find it difficult using crutches too. But when I could weight bear, they became quite helpful. I also borrowed a wheel chair to get around the house. Some people use knee scooters that prove to be an ideal aid.

    I am also sorry about your second fall. Maybe you could make a doctor's appointment asking him for an X-ray, making sure that everything is ok.

     I broke my ankle awhile ago. Recently I was walking downstairs and landed on my foot causing a new pain. This was scary for me. 

     I too suffer from anxiety and depression. Breaking my ankle certainly didn't help matters either.

    Anyhow, because you are 29 and fit, it wouldn't be surprising if your healing will be quick. This is what I hope for you! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding in March!

     

     

 Hi Heather 

 I had the exact same thing happen  to me four stairs and trimalleor fracture 

 I had a plate and three screws put in.

Here I am exactly 4 months later walking perfectly normal, and all healed. You are much younger than me I am 60 years old. Listen to the doctor do everything you’re told, follow all the instructions and you will be healed in no time,  in Time to walk down the aisle perfectly. The key is to not stress yourself out. Stress is extremely depleting to the body. I also took something called bone health (Amazon) which made a huge difference in my healing I believe I was able to bear weight after five weeks, and a boot for 10 days and then into physical therapy for four weeks . Remember to take a care of yourself, keep your stress to a minimum know that your body and your ankle will heal much more rapidly. Best of luck to you.

Heather, everything you are experiencing is absolutely normal! What you are going through is traumatic not only on your body but your mind. It makes it hard for those around us to understand what we are going through. You would be suprised how resilient and less fragile your foot is than you think. My first foot surgery I tried crutches and omg I have zero coordination! I fell 3 times in the first few days. Hurt so bad but had zero impact on my healing process! I soon found the scooter! Keep up the progress and you will be okay. Even though this is hard you will make it through. This forum has been a God send in helping me stay positive and keep it together when I lose it! Second surgery and dealing with injury the last 4 years. Its okay to cry and be down. This is hard. Just know you are not alone and you are not crazy! Hang in there girl you got this!