I had ankle ligament surgery (no broken bones) how do you know if your cast is too loose?

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after 2 weeks of bed rest I went to see my surgeon again and he put me in a cast. stitches were not ready to be removed. i was told to put 50% weight first week and walk the second. the swelling has gone done major and i'm not sure if my cast is doing its job or if its too loose.

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    You will know if your cast was put on wrong or is to loose just by feel. If its uncomfortable for you, give them a call and they will re-cast you. Happened to me twice. No biggie! 😃

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