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I've been depressed for 7 weeks, what should I do?

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13sufyan
13sufyan

hey! guys i broke my ankle [medial malleolus and lateral malleolus]. it's ending 7 week. my left leg is normal but my surgery leg is so weak and very thin. i am so depressed. is this normal? [no start walking] sorry 4 bad english.

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  • jannie26408
    jannie26408 13sufyan

    Posted

    So normal, your still early days. Each one is different but most here have experienced same, including me. Do your best to stay positive it helps even though you'll have down days. I'm not walking at 12 weeks, thin weak leg, but working hard on strengthening and moving the foot as best I can. Keep on, you'll get there it just won't be as fast as you would like.

    👣

    • 13sufyan
      13sufyan jannie26408

      Posted

      thanks jannie 4 reply .... can i start moving my foot? my ankle can't move correctly.
    • jannie26408
      jannie26408 13sufyan

      Posted

      Are you out of your cast? Are you going to physio yet?  My ankle is locked up tight but in the early days, I gently massaged it, wiggled my toes, put in warm water, thing like that but you should check first with your doctor....
    • 13sufyan
      13sufyan

      Posted

      yes i'm out of my cast. and i'm going to meet my doctor tomorrow.
  • nadia09734
    nadia09734 13sufyan

    Posted

    Muscle has memory - it will come back once you start walking and doing Physio . It's depressing but it's just for now! Keep positive .
  • iris64202
    iris64202 13sufyan

    Posted

    I had my accident on 20th December

    1: Operation and backslab with crepe bandage put on.

    ​2. Stitches removed, plaster on.Used wheel chair and hopped a bit.

    3. Plaster off, boot provided.  Massaged whole leg daily.  began walking few steps at a time using walking frame.

    ​4.Abandoned boot after 8 days. Very heavy and velcro closures hard work.  

    March 1st returned walking frame to hospital. Saw consultant and my x rays again (10 screws and a plate)

    ​Told I should be discharged early May. have been prescribed calcium tablets.

    ​Walking up to half a mile a day.  It aches after but it's worth it.  Elevation reduces swelling after 20 mins or so.

    ​Best ways to counteract feeling depressed, lonely or isolated:

    Phone and email family, friends daily if possible,

    Congratulate yourself everyday when you do something you couldn't do the previous day.

    ​Catch up on the books you promised yourself to read.

    Make some plans; short, medium and long term.

    Remind yourself of the many things you can still do.  

    ​Revel in the praise and congratulations you get from others as you make progress.

    Best of luck with your recovery.

  • Gill1111
    Gill1111 13sufyan

    Posted

    We all feel down. Each day brings new challenges but also new improvements. I wasn't walking for 16weeks but in the last two weeks I have started to walk. I have found since walking and vast improvements. Keep positive. 

    My leg was really so thin it was unbelievable, I have purchased a exercise bike and use this on daily basis. It doesn't exercise the ankle but know it will build the muscel back on leg in time.

  • leelee1022
    leelee1022 13sufyan

    Posted

    I am about a week ahead of you. What you are saying sounds like the rest of us. Do your best to stay up beat, keep your mind busy. I know it is very difficult, but the less time you have to think about it, the easier it is.
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