Positive Story from a Broken Ankle
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Like many of you, I suffered a broken ankle. Up until now it has been one of the toughest experiences to overcome. The mental recovery has been far greater than the physical one!
When I broke my ankle, had surgery, and started my recovery process, I did was most people do; I googled "broken ankle" and must have read through every forum, diary, website, blog out there looking for positive words to keep me thinking positively. However, most often than not, I found stories about unsuccessful recoveries, infections, problems walking, additional surgeries, etc. and I broke down. I felt like walking and my life would never be the same. I combed through so many sites looking for a successful story so I could stay motivated, but a lot of times I came up empty.
Now, 8 weeks after my injury, I'm here to post encouraging words!
Here is my timeline:
4/20/16 - I was walking down the stairs of my apartment and I've yet to figure out how I missed the last step. I hit the floor full force with my right foot. I immediately felt my foot roll inward, fell against the wall and hit the floor butt first. My first instinct was to grab my excrutiatingly painful foot, squeeze it and take some deep breaths. I told myself it was probably just a bad sprain and that I should be tough and just get up and walk. When I let go of my foot, it sort of just dangled there and my ankle was already swelling up. I knew it was broken. I sat on the last step of my stairs for 20 minutes, waiting for a ride to go to the emergency room. Long story short, I had a right fibula fracture with an unstable ankle joint and needed surgery. Being a nurse, I realized the next 6 to 8 weeks were going to be tough. What I didnt realize, was how tough they would actually be! I was given a CAM boot and sent home. My surgery was scheduled for 4/25/16. 5 days of waiting.
4/25/16 Surgery day! I was excited to finally get this over with. I was given a nerve block before surgery to help with the pain after the procedure. I was taken into the operating room, told to start deep breathing into a mask, and the next time I woke up I was in the recovery room. I was now the proud (or unproud) owner of a metal plate and screws. My foot felt awesome. Actually, I couldn't even feel it and I was okay with that. Nerve blocks are great, but it was difficult for a control freak like me. I was telling my toes to move but they wouldnt. But there was zero pain for the first 24 hours. I was in the hospital so sleep was on and off.
4/26/16 The day after surgery was by far the most painful thing I have ever felt. The nerve block wore off, I didnt anticipate the pain and refused pain medications the first 24 hours. Huge mistake. That day and night I was in excruciating pain, almost overdosed on Morphine, and was scared. I somehow made it through and the next morning I just wanted to be discharged and go home. So I did. Once home, reality started to set in. I realized I couldn't do anything by myself. Showering seemed impossible. Sleeping comfortably was out of the question. The pain was so bad. The swelling was awful. Around the clock narcotic pain medication gave me incredible constipation so I stopped taking anything after the first week. I was miserable.
Part of what I read was correct. The first 2 weeks are by far the most difficult ones. If you are as independent as I am, you have to learn to ask for help. Using the crutches was a challenge. Arms were sore. The boot felt heavy. I wasn't even hungry and I started to feel depressed. Every awkward sensation would send me researching Google and then get even more depressed about what I would read. At the end of the day, I would tell myself that there were people out there who had it WAY worse and that I just needed to be patient; something I am definitely not.
5/10/16 My first follow up appointment. 2 weeks after my surgery. Stitches were taken out at this time. That was a milestone for me. A small one, but at least I could start showering without having to cover my boot/foot with a plastic bag. Also, the doctor cleared me to start doing range of motion so I religiously did exercises two to three times a day. Still no pain meds since the first week and my foot started to feel more stable. I could finally somewhat reposition in bed at night. Being the stubborn woman I am, I decided to return to my apartment at this time. I needed to have some sort of independence to help my mood. Again, a very difficult 2 weeks. I felt lonely, I couldn't drive, and it was like I was on house arrest. But I told myself that I had made progress.
I finally felt comfortable enough to go out to eat at a restaurant around this time. I felt I was handling the crutches a bit better, my foot still hurt but it wasn't anywhere near the day after surgery. Range of motion kept improving the next several weeks.
6/14/16 One of the best days of my life. I had my 7 week post op appointment. They took xrays. I was scared about the healing of my bone. A million different scenarios were running through my head. I was so nervous that my heart rate was in the 120's when they took my vital signs. Then the doctor walked in and said, "Congratulations, your x-rays look perfect. Your bone has healed. You can start walking now with the CAM boot for 2 weeks. Use your crutches until you feel safe and ditch them whenever you feel comfortable." He told me to return in 2 and a half weeks, gave me 3 more weeks off work and left the room. I sat there stunned. I didn't know if to laugh, scream, cry, or ask him to come back and repeat what he just said. I could now start WALKING. Although I knew it was still a long road ahead, thinking of setting my foot on the ground after 8 weeks was exhilarating. So I tried it.
The feeling was so awkward. It felt like a foreign foot to my body. There wasnt exactly pain, just a tight feeling in the ankle area and discomfort. Still with the use of two crutches, I walked out of the office. It took me about 15 minutes to get to the parking lot but I didn't care. As soon as I got home I told myself that the next time I had an appointment, I was going to walk into the doctor's office without the use of crutches. I also drove for the first time in 8 weeks. I change my boot for a slipper everytime I get in and out of the truck but thats a very small price to pay for now. I had freedom once again.
6/17/16 Today. I am down to ONE crutch. 3 days after I was cleared to walk. Swelling still remains, especially if I've been walking. The foot still looks discolored. Incision is healing. I continue to do my range of motion. I finally used the stairs normally instead of on my butt going down or doing tricep dips all the way up. My goal is no crutches by next week.
Don't give up! If I've learned anything about this experience so far is that your body and your mind is amazing. If you are patient and push through it, you will get there. I've reached important milestones and still have a few to attain. But I know I'll eventually get there and maybe even sooner than I expected.
Hopefully my story helps bring a little encouragement for those of you going through the same thing. I could probably write a novel about my experience so I'm definitely here for support. Chances are, I felt that, thought that, and feared that as well.
Stay positive!
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BT80 KRN3469
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I feel so much better that I found your story. It was like I was reading my story-everything. On 2/26/27, taking my kids roller skating I rolled my ankle inward breaking all three ankle bones. I had surgery on 3/7/17 and now I am waiting for 3/29/17 to get here so I can get my staples removed. I cry every morning, worried how this is going to affect my future. I am active mother of 4 kids under that age of 14. I am a runner.
Just like you, I started googling and found nothing but horror stories. I was getting very depressed. My house was falling apart. I felt abandoned, I needed my husband and kids to comfort me but they were proceeding with everyday activites. I spend day after day in my room. House arrest is the perfect description of what it feels like.
Right now I am paranoid that when I went in for my post-op visit 10 days after surgery they removed my splint and told me to wear the boot for protection when I was mobile to protect my ankle. Well I can't get the boot to fit right because of the staples, it squeeze and irritates them. I am wondering why other doctor cast the ankle instead of the boot. So my mind is going nuts thinking that my bones aren't going to heal right because they are stabilized with a cast.
May I ask how you are doing now? You are approaching a year since your broken ankle. Do you feel when the rain is coming? Is it painful?
patti123 BT80
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I sometimes check back in to this patient site because it was my lifeline when I found it and I try to add something when I can. I loved this post. I had a trimal break 13 months ago and was casted for 9 weeks and went through it all too. I am glad now that I was casted, as it kept my ankle really stable, even though I had to have the casts changed every two weeks and couldn't shower for all that time (baths worked for me though). I'm sure a boot would have been fine too, but the cast did do a great job for me, for those who get casted. I worried a lot about whether the hardware should stay in or be taken out. What I realized is it takes 12-18 months to get the ankle back to it's original state, but it did happen for me. I even noticed a change from 12 to13 months where I am now, when I my ankle went from 97% to 99.5% healed. It was a very long road, the hardest being week 2 (sadness and reality hits) and until month 4 (until you can hobble around somewhat well), but my worries that I would never have a properly functioning ankle are now over. It took from month 4-now (13 mos) to slowly get it all back to 100%. I have been running for some time now and feel great. Hang in there. It is a long road, but there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel!
BT80 patti123
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Patti123 thanks for your response. If you don't mind me asking how many plates and screws did you have to put in your ankle? I have a plate lateral mallealous with 6 screws and one screw on the medial mallealous. The doctor told me that stablizing those to breaks the 3rd (tibia) would heal in place on its own. When they took my splint off 10 days after surgery they told me the only restriction I had was no bearing weight. I literally lay around all day with my foot elevated to control swelling. The only time I get up is to go to the bathroom. I am doing everything to be the best patient, but I am wondering why some doctors cast and the others use the airboot. I am wondering if it has to do with the severity of the breaks. I don't know but my mind is playing games with me and I am starting to get paranoid again. I am only 36 and I don't to have problems.
I have bunch of questions ready for my appt next week. I want to request an ex-ray so they can check progress on healing.
patti123 BT80
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I had three broken bones in the ankle and a plate and 11 screws installed. I was a very active and athletic 56 year old when it happened, who had never had a broken bone or had any health problems in my life. I was swinging on a hammock on vacation and the hammock strap broke from the tree and threw me off, sending me into surgery in Hawaii the next day. I read someone else online who had the exact same injury, so beware of hammocks! After surgery, when casted after I got back home, I was told that if I tried to weight bear before it was healed I could change the alignment and that could cause later arthritis, if the bone shifted even a tiny amount while it healed. That kept me still to hear that. I went to a sports injury clinic in California that is near where I leave (and where a lot athletes go). They said they cast active people because they find they tend to try to move too soon or take off their boots and get hurt and casting, (with regular cast changes at 2 week intervals due to slooshing due to muscle loss- yes you lose a ton of muscle but it does grow back quickly- don't fret) they felt created the most comfortable fit and safest healing. It really is all about arthritis later on from what I understand- if the bones don't heal in perfect alignment. I'm glad I did that because I fell off my knee scooter after having a drink on a Mexican vacation (one drink in 7 weeks didn't seem that bad when I decided to do it), and I was so glad I had a cast on. I thought I could jump this one little step in the scooter, when trying to get to a restaurant bathroom, which was a bit crazy now that I think about it, but at the time it seemed like a better option than my normal butt crawl down the steps, pulling my scooter down ahead of me, or asking someone AGAIN for help. They don't really believe in stair railings I found in Mexico which was quite a problem. Anyway, you will have funny stories too from this adventure. It is just a bump in the road now that I look back, but at the time I was consumed in trying to heal as fast and well as I could. I even tried comfrey wraps. Look it up. I bought organic leaves onine and when they were delivered, I put them in the cusinart and pasted them on my leg and wrapped it with seran wrap. It was too messy and I gave up on that one, no matter how great it was supposed to be for bone healing. Soon enough you will be out of bed - might as well find something to do in the meantime that makes you happy- weren't there times you said you wished you had some time to relax and catch up on reading, listening to music, watching movies etc? You won't want that for a while after this! I ached throughout the weight bearing and walking phases, but it all went away. It was more aching due to re-firing all the tendons and muscles. It hurts during that phase, just like any time you weight lift or workout hard, when the muscles break down and regrow stronger. And the muscle pain will be a moving target- but nothing you haven't felt through your life already. That's just the next stage you will see, but well worth getting out of bed for and joining life again! When your bones heal, usually 7-10 weeks for my injury, and if you can crutch to a pool, trying swimming. It was a magical freeing feeling for me...simply swimming was a wonder after not being able to move around much. I also did daily arm workouts to fight the boredom and to keep the blood pumping to help heal my ankle and read all about bone healthy foods to eat. It's easy to gain weight with such lack of activity, so be careful not to overeat out of boredom.
Remember- this too shall pass. I check back here to remind people of that sometimes, because everyone who heals tends to drop off and gets busy with life again and doesn't stay here to tell people about how they feel a year out.
john59721 BT80
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Every ankle break is different depending on the type of break and the health/age of the person. I can say that if you take care of yourself (eat well and exercise) you should heal just fine. I broke my right fibular (weber B spiral facture) and was back to playing sports with a plate and 5 screws about three months after surgery. Do PT and strengthening exercises every day and even when you can't put any weight on the ankle, do as much exercise (e.g. weight lifting) as possible to get blood flow.
?Although American doctors do not recommend taking the hardware out, I highly recommend it. I had my surgeon take my hardware out after 7 months and it feels 100% better. I used to wake up to ankle soreness and stiffness but the day after surgery to remove the hardware, 99% of that went away.
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?The best advice I can give, besides working out and taking care of yourself is to find the best orthopedic surgeon you can. I had an ankle/foot specialist do my surgeries and he knew how to do minimally invasive surgery. He only made 4 small incisions to remove the hardware. That will help with healing.
?Good luck to you all that just broke an ankle but stay active and positive and you will get back to your old self.
jacqueline93266 patti123
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Hi Patty! Thank you so much for posting and all the updates. I also did a unstable trimall fracture with 14 screws and two plates, so it was really comforting (as wierd as that sounds!) to find someone with a similar injury. I'm also highly active person competing in triathlons, so this has been a major life changer for me. I'm currently 11 weeks post op and was just approved partial weight bearing 4 days ago. Have been straight in the pool doing hydrotherapy and resistance band exercises on the foot. Still very very frozen and I'm psychologically scared to put the foot on the ground. The pyshio said it's healing well but it's just mental with me as I've been anxious the whole time about it healing properly. Just wondering if you ever ended up having any of the hardware removed? So far my doctors are saying no but I'm reading so many posts about people saying it's better to get it out. I don't seem to have any pain really (aside from starting basic physio), si not sure if that's something I should be thinking about yet. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Thank you! 😊
KRN3469 john59721
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Hi John,
You are right. Doctors here in the U.S. are pretty conservative with recovery times. Now that I have read several of your responses, I may consider removal of the hardware because I know it's the main culprit when it comes to my residual swelling and ankle stiffness in the mornings. Thanks for your suggestions!
patti123 jacqueline93266
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tricia09818 jacqueline93266
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I am 10.5 weeks postop and I am just now full weight bearing out of boot. I know EXACTLY how you feel about being psychologically afraid to put the foot on the ground too. I was really anxious about it. They have splints like ASO ankle splint (cloth,lace up or Velcro)that give a tiny bit of support but a lot of mental support as you make that transition. I wear it during the day if I'm out and about, but at home I'm just on my bare feet. It really is ok, you'll get over that mental hurdle shortly after putting your foot to the floor. Work with your physical therapist-they wont let you do anything youre not physically ready for.
?It's great to be walking again.
susie58457 BT80
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I realize this is 2 years old, but was wondering how your ankle is now. I just broke my ankle and waiting to see if I need surgery or a boot..I have the boot now..not looking forward to having a screw put in my ankle but wondering if it will help my ankle heal faster. I too have 3 kids but 2 of them are old enough to help me..but I'm still a very active mom and homemaker and cook all the meals, we don't eat out a lot and now that I'm not cooking its a bit overwhelming. Luckily my husband is a nurse and has been very helpful. Any advice would be great
Stacey4746 KRN3469
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susie58457 Stacey4746
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patricia68317 KRN3469
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Thanks for your positive post. I need it more than you know. I am only 6 days in. Never felt so helpless and alone. Not one to ask for help so here I sit. Afraid to take meds due to falling on crutches. Everything I do is so tedious. I'm 70 years old and not in the best shape but much better than most my age. Not eating properly because it's hard to cook. Getting around is so difficult. I go to my doctor tomorrow. Need home help. I think that's a start. I just feel the frozen part. Thank you for putting light in my tunnel. Thanks to everyone else on this page for the uplifting words of encouragement.
shelagh21337 patricia68317
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Sorry to hear you're feeling so low, hoping that a couple of weeks on you've improved a little ?
I'm 49 and really quite inactive. I injured myself going to the gym for the first time in years (moral of the story is fitness isn't always good for you !)Anyway I went over on my ankle and managed to snap my tibia (with a spiral fracture) and my fibula. I had surgery (plate and pins) to the tibia but fibula wasn't operated on. After 2 weeks in a cast I was changed to a boot. I can't use crutches as I have neck and shoulder issues, plus my balance has been atrocious on one leg. Like everyone else on this thread I felt really hopeless at the beginning (I'm 4 weeks post surgery now ) and too weak to do anything - my upper body and good leg just didn't want to support me and I felt about 100 years old. Probably in the last week I have felt more positive as I managed to get upstairs (on my bottom) for the first time so I can sleep in my own comfy bed. However I can only go up or down stairs if someone is there to haul me back up again !
So glad to find this post with positive stories as like many I have googled the internet to death on every twinge and funny sensation (like the numbness in my foot which many report) . Today I found this thread because I was trying to google an answer as to why my broken ankle is throbbing more now than it did 2 weeks ago. I was told I can take my boot off to shower or to wash the lining - so I take it off daily for 20 min or so just to get some air to it - worried I've moved it or something which is why it's hurting more but the swelling has really gone down so not sure if that's why ...feeling a bit anxious about it - first physio appointment in a couple of days so hoping to get some advice there.
As for walking again, I'm due to go to Spain on holiday at the end of July with husband and kids. Am planning to take a wheelchair as back up but hoping to be walking - and able to wear sandals or similar!! It will be 14 and a half weeks since surgery when we go.
This thread has really cheered me up, have been struggling to find anything recent so very relieved tonight when i fell across this one !
lisa1331 KRN3469
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Oh my gosh! Your story is pretty much identical to mine. I missed a step on 2/14/17 while in Jamaica, had to fly home early and had surgery 2/22/17 for a broken fibula and shattered inside left ankle. I ended up with a plate and 7 screws for the fibula, two screws right into my inside ankle bone, and some type of filament that goes from my inside ankle bone to my outside ankle bone to hold everything in place. I honestly thought I was going crazy from the helplessness, boredom, pain, depression, etc. I'm now doing PT 3 times a week...two of them
being pool therapy. I'm still experiencing pain, especially when doing my PT stretches and walking. I feel like I'll never get to the point where I can walk without pain again! Please tell me I'll get there! Right now, the hardest thing for me to do is going down stairs. My PT is working on stepping down on a 2" platform now, and it HURTS! I can't imagine
Being able to step down a whole 7" step right now! I do all my exercises religiously...I just want to walk pain free again. I still have a limp and use one crutch, but am walking without crutches around the house. It's just still uncomfortable, and the bottom of my foot feels like I'm stepping on something when I walk. I have swelling and my foot turns red when I'm on it. Approx how long did it take for you to walk at a halfway normal pace, without a limp and pain? My Dr told me that I should be good to go when we go to Disney World the end of Sept (7 months after my break) but right now I feel like it won't happen!! My ankle has "thawed" out somewhat, but it still feels frozen in place to a certain extent. The normal range of motion for walking is pretty hard for me yet...I can do it but I'm super slow and some pain is still involved. I guess I'm just looking for some encouragement that I will get back to pain free and normal walking soon! Thank you for any info you can share.
kpower lisa1331
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Lisa, as another ankle fracture sufferer I would like to relay my story so that you may find my experience useful.
Dec 2016-- a fall on ice broke right ankle (bimalleolar fracture on medial, or inside, of ankle). Also sustained a severe sprain on medial side of ankle. Orthopedist wanted me to consider surgery (pins or bolts) because he thought bone displacement was a bit beyond tolerances. Knowing the perils of surgery (infections, complications, botched jobs) I opted to wait it out (in a moon boot). Turned out, the bone healed beautifully on its own, leaving the doc a bit amazed.
After the requisite non-weight-bearing period, and then a few weeks partial weight-bearing, I went full weight in a CAM boot for two weeks before transitioning to regular shoes. It was difficult at first- needed a cane and the pain in ankle was bothersome for a while (and limping at first). After a week or so I ditched the cane, and a few weeks more saw the limp go away.
But my right medial ankle pain never went away. I scoured the web looking for more information about solutions and exercises. I self-diagnosed my condition as post tibial tendon dysfunction, or PTTD (post tib tendon is key to supporting arch and biomechanices of walking-- it can be stretched or torn in the kind of ankle injury I sustained). PTTD can also occur to due to foot overuse or wear and tear, etc-- it is the bane of athletes. A foot surgeon (DPM) confirmed by initial diagnosis. PTTD can be a beast to successfully overcome for many people. Depending on the damage, it can take months to overcome, and a successful outcome can depend on whether patient actively manages the ailment with post tib strengthening exercises and many other treatment approaches. Some people give up and wait a few years or so until condition is bad enough that a surgeon says it it time for surgery (and surgery may or may not help in long run). I'm still in recovery and hoping for the best.
So the moral of my story is: foot injuries are very complex and recovery may not be so simple as wait and see. Please consider taking an active patient role in managing your recovery-- so study, experiment, test, and don't settle for less than full healing.
elaine13912 lisa1331
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I have just stumbled across this thread during my search for advice.
I broke my Tib with a shattered fracture and my Fib with a spiral fracture. The fracture was far enough down that it went into my ankle joint. This was 3 weeks ago. I had surgery 2 days after and now have 2 plates and lots of screws.
I have been exactly the same,depressed and anxious. Worrying about nerve damage as my foot feels numb.
I was taken out of my cast at my 2 weeks check and put into a boot for this reason. They were concerned that a new cast would put pressure on the nerve.
The plan is that in 3 weeks I will be able to start weight baring if my xrays show I am healing well.
I am terrified that something will be wrong and I’ll never walk properly again.
I’m a Mum to three children under 10 and am struggling with the lack of independance and generally just feel useless.
We too are going to Disney and I was hoping you could let me know how you got on. We go in 6 months but I am so worried about the huge amount of walking around.
I’m also quite desperate to start driving again and at least managing the school run.
My best friend is a GP and keeps saying that my leg will never be the same again which is freaking me out.
Thanks in advance
Elaine x
ellen45680 elaine13912
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Hi Elaine,
Sorry to hear you had that injury. I didn't bear weight on my repaired ankle for 6 weeks and partial weight-bearing using a healing until week 8. After that it was going between the boot and a sneaker. It has been slow but finally at week 11 I can walk about 3 blocks before the ankle hurts and its more sore than painful. I had terrible numbness for weeks that has lifted and most my feeling is coming back. I had sharp shooting pains that are less than before. My doc said it would be 6-12 months before I recover. I think it's different for everyone. Take your time and let your body tell you how much is too much. I think you can go to Disney. Just take some breaks and some topical medicine to rub on if it hurts. Ice at night and wear good shoes. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.
Ellen
KRN3469 elaine13912
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Hi Elaine,
Ellen is correct. Everyone heals at a different pace. The hardest thing is being patient with yourself. Just like Ellen mentioned, listen to your body. It will tell you when too much is too much. Healing from a fracture is not a race and that was the hardest thing for me to take in. I am very impatient and reading articles about how I would be "back to normal and running" within 6-8 months was disheartening considering that I was reading that information at month 6 and my ankle was nowhere near ready to run.
You also had two fractures so that is definitely something to consider. Try not to worry about the unknown. It's scary when you do.
It has been two years since my surgery and I still have my metal plate in with 8 screws. I do agree that your ankle will not be 100% the same. Afterall, we do have metal plates in there that shouldn't be there right? But I can say that my ankle is 90-95% of it's normal. I have considered taking out the hardware but I am able to perform every activity of daily living so I think I am okay for now.
Hang in there! It gets better
lisa1331 elaine13912
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You are still VERY early in your recovery. As everyone has commented, we all heal at different rates so it’s difficult to compare one person’s recovery to another. With that being said, I was able to walk fairly normally by about the 7 month mark. It was still painful, and truth be told it still is at times. I’m able to do most things but at a slower pace and with lots of rest breaks for my leg and ankle. I went on a 2 mile walk at about the 7 month mark and was thrilled. I then had to ice and elevate! Unfortunately, I would probably agree with your GP friend. My leg is definitely not the same and I’ve been told that if I get 80-90% function back that it will be considered a success. I still have pain, but it is manageable. It helps to ice and massage as well as stretch a lot.
As for Disney, I feel you will be ready. I went 7 months post op and did alright. I would HIGHLY suggest renting a scooter from one of the companies that supply them for Disney guests. It literally saved me from missing out on a lot of fun as well as gave me that much needed rest for my leg! It was actually kind of fun scooting around too! I think I rented mine from Lake Buena Vista Scooter. Another one is Scooterbug. It was approx $200 for a week, I believe, and well worth the extra expense!
I would highly suggest physical therapy when you’re able to, and preferably pool therapy to lessen the amount of weight on your leg.
I completely understand the depression and feelings of uselessness. I think anyone hat has gone through a traumatic injury like this experiences these emotions. It DOES get better, even though it seems like it won’t! One thing that really, REALLY helped me was starting meditation. It allowed me to learn how to relax, and to become more mindful. It actually helped me with pain management also.
I wish you well in your recovery. It will take time and patience, and you will have good as well as bad days, but you will get there. Take your time, listen to your doctors and therapists, do your exercises, and you will get there. Don’t hurry it, it will take time. Best of luck to you and tell Mickey I said hi when you see him!!
Lisa
elaine13912 ellen45680
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I am a fairly good healer in most respects and hope that bodes well for me in this.
It is just hearing the word ‘severe’ from the doctor that worrys me.
At discharge I dont feel they said much to me in way of explainataion and what to expect so I have an awful lot of questions for my appointment in 3 weeks time!
Good luck for the rest of your recovery
Elaine x
elaine13912 KRN3469
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I am the same-so impatient and struggling so much with the lack of independance as I am the one who runs the home and looks after the children. My husband is doing an amazing job but it is so hard not to criticise and stay quiet when things arent done how I do them. Ha! I am learning slowly.
Thankyou for taking the time to reply to me X
elaine13912 lisa1331
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I know it’s so early on but these 3 weeks have dragged by so badly. I am not good at sitting around and being alone,I’m a fairly social person and even miss the school run! My friends are being great when they can but they have jobs and life and when you are stuck at home alone its hard to feel like I am anything other than a nuisance to them and my family.
I have today contacted our local Vicar as he has chairs that he lends out so that I can go to my little boys football at the weekend. I am determined not to miss out on everything going on with my children because of this!
I am so eager to drive again and am hopeful that perhaps I will be able to at least regain that bit of freedom whilst still in the boot as will swap in and out of it once physio hs begun.
Only time will tell.
Thankyou for taking the time to reply to me,finding this thread last night really lifted my spirits as all of the other information online is quite negative!
Elaine x