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How's everyone getting on? Tomorrow is a week since I have been in a boot. Been PwB this week but tomorrow I'm
Going to try full weight baring!
I sooooo need to be back at work soon!
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mary51013 mandy17223
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I have gone from FWB with boot to tennis shoes (trainers as they as in the U.K.?). It was scary and liberating. Per doctors orders, I still wear my boot outside. However, every improvement is liberating and a real joy to rediscover getting around a little more unaided.
Best wishes,
Mary
mandy17223 mary51013
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mary51013 mandy17223
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It was 5 weeks but I did not have any pins or plates inserted during my surgery. I wore black boot most of the time and used a knee walker for long hallways at work.
Getting back to work was a huge step and made a difference in the way I felt. I was out in the world and with friends again. However, I am easing back into a full-time work schedule. I found six weeks of just resting (with my foot in the air) had naturally brought down my stamina - even though I did upper body exercises while resting.
I drive again (I hope!) in about three weeks...(fingers crossed).
Best,
Mary
mary51013
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I should add the FWB was scary at first and I gingerly did it with walker until I felt comfortable. Stairs were last but I got there - a step at a time. (No pun intended). Still feel sore but I can feel improvement day to day and now walk almost normal.
- Cheers!
mandy17223 mary51013
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Hey Mary, glad your feeling more normal!
I had screws and plates op was 7 weeks ago.
Been in the boot this week but not managed to do full weight baring yet.
Im scared! I have to get a tube and a train to work and take my newborn with me so carry a buggy up and down the stairs.... I'm thinking of investing in a baby sling! X
mary51013 mandy17223
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Mandy,
Wow! Carrying a buggy up/down stairs sounds like a lot without an injury. (Of course, I am 57). The baby sling makes a lot of sense. I hope strangers step in to help you as well. I found this for the most part when I was using my knee scooter that people would be very helpful.
I believe a commute (with a train/tube) is a second job in itself, plus putting in the work of taking a baby, plus your injury......please be patient with yourself.
Maybe a trial run on a day you don't work would help you iron out any possible issues as well.
Best,
Mary
bernadette26194 mandy17223
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mandypoo mandy17223
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Hi Mandy, I went to hospital yesterday as was concerned about my foot being so cold and when im sitting in a chair my toes go blue but had everything checked snd plaster took off and looked at but all is ok
. How is yiur pain? Are you managing to walk with the boot? I'm scared about when I get mine( 26th ) . How do u go up the stairs ? Are you able to walk up with the boot or on your bum
Mandy xx
mandy17223 mandypoo
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Hi Mandy, glad you went and got checked out and that you are ok.
My pain is OK every now and again it aches in my foot/ankle but then I just elevate and ice.
I'm gradually increasing pressure each day.
Yes I can walk with the boot increasing pressure each day.
Trying to get myself down to one crutch but still a bit hard think it's more in my head than ankle!
I can get upstairs with the boot as can put pressure on foot.
Don't worry about getting your boot look forward to it! It's going to be great just you wait! X
mandypoo mandy17223
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Mandy xx
mandy17223 mandypoo
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I have two plates and a ton of screws xxxx
mandy17223 mandypoo
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