Ok to move my toes?

Hi Jessica- It's very normal to feel down at the point where you are now. I did too. What got me quickly out of my funk, was thinking about people with permanent disabilities, who will never walk again. I realized, even though this was a big bummer, and major inconvenience, that I was very lucky to have only have a temporary problem. As bad as it seems now, you will get better and walk again. I had a trimalleolar fracture (so three instead of two broken bones in the ankle). I am 5 months out now and doing great, so don't worry. I can jog down the hall even and know I will be able to run before too long. You just need to keep your mind busy, and realize ankles take some time to heal. Try to make yourself as comfortable as you can (I had 6 pillows at that point to keep my legs up and learned to sleep on my back). Eat healthy and do your best to take care of yourself, but know it does take some time and you just have to let your body do it's magic and heal you. It gets a little better week by week. It is good to wiggle your toes! I was told to do so right after surgery and did so from that point on in my splint and then in my cast (many people get a boot instead of a cast). Get a knee scooter asap if you don't have one. It will be the best decision you make! Remember all those things you wished you had time to do, but never could find the time...the movies, the books, the small quiet projects? Guess what....you have time to do them now! Think positive and those around you will too!

Welcome to the club you never asked to join. Just like all. Follow Daphne's advice. It's spot on.

Good luck!

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Sorry you're going through this Jessica. Yes do wriggle your toes... Patti's advice is excellent you will get through this and walk again. It's seven weeks today since I had ORIF surgery for a bimalleolar fracture. I wriggled my toes while I had my cast on. My cast came off on my Monday and I now have an ankle brace. I can put two feet on the floor which feels great and get about at home with one crutch most of the time.

Hang in there. Your ankle will heal it just takes time. All of us who've been through similar injuies and surgeries know how difficult it is...

Wishing you all the best with your healing and recovery.

Hi Jessica, I broke my ankle in February, tibia and fibula also had orif surgery. Was in a cast for over nine weeks nwb, three plus pre op and six post op. I am akso at the same stage as Patti who answered your post. It is a long and emotional road ahead, but be positive and take patti's advice, movie's, books, hobbies, friends and family. Rest as much as you want, keep your leg elevated all the time, while sitting or lying down. You are going to have a lot of swelling at this stage. If you can ice packs on the ankle help as well. It is good to wiggle your toes, as it helps with circulation. If your surgeon has given you pain meds and anti inflammatory tablets, use them, your body will tell you when you don't need them. Eat healthy also drink lots of water. Most importantly listen to your body, and do as much as it says you can. This is a great site to be on as we have all had similar problems, and you will get a lot of answers, advice, and encourage from all who answer to your posts. Keep positive and smiling and a speedy recovery. Keep us updated on your progress. God bless.