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leelee1022
leelee1022

After 11 1/2 weeks, I am hoping...no, praying I get this cast off Wed. Everyone around me seems to think that I should be able to walk when this happens. It would be nice if that were true, but I don't think this is going to happen. I know the odds of me being able to just stand alone are slim, but if I say that they tell me that I am just scared. Yes, I am scared. Right now I am scared of everything. I am scared I will never walk again. I am scared I will fall again. I am scared I won't work again. Most of all, I am scared of disappointing my family. They have been taking such good care of me, but I know they are ready to have their lives back. Hell, I want my life back. Thanks for letting me rant.

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  • annie_96190
    annie_96190 leelee1022

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    Hey Lee, keep up your faith. You will soon be walking. Just look at the positive side and being thankful helps in fighting depression. I met a lady of over 70 years who came running and then told me that it just takes time but it will be totally alright and she had to go through this too. It's 6th week post surgery for me. By Gods mere Grace coping up well. Ignore people's comments. There's a Facebook group if you all interested. Yes these forum helps a lot.
  • jannie26408
    jannie26408 leelee1022

    Posted

    Hi
    • jannie26408
      jannie26408 leelee1022

      Posted

      Hi Leelee

      im cheering you on with all others here. We all know the thinking of others so don't let that get to you. I went thru that too but now. Don't care. No body wants to walk more than of all of us. It takes time, it's different for everyone, you'll get there. One day at a time. Im standing to do dishes and cook, I'm getting around a bit more in my walker, I'm still in a wheelchair 60% of time but getting more strength in my leg, it's like a noodle. Don't forget we have RSD, it takes longer. Your doing great, just keep on no matter what. We're all here for you, no one knows like we do!!!  Take good care and best tomorrow!!  Jannie xo

    • leelee1022
      leelee1022 jannie26408

      Posted

      Thanks Jannie, you are such a good cheerleader. You have to be so happy with your progress, I am happy for you. I will update you after my appt. Take care.
  • nadia09734
    nadia09734 leelee1022

    Posted

    Have actually been able to wear an Ugg boot for the last 5 weeks and bear weight after literally 5 months of not being able to ..but today I changed to a more normal boot to see if my ankle would be OK wearing something else... Guess what ? My foot and ankle have swollen up for the first time in ages - so it seems even small changes are difficult to manage even when you are on the road to recovery . So foot / ankle is now elevated and being iced . !!! Another annoyingly frustrating moment in the ankle injury rehab world !
    • leelee1022
      leelee1022 nadia09734

      Posted

      Aww, an Ugg boot sounds so good. I have a closet full of heals that I am going to get rid of, some I haven't even worn yet. Not ever going to take the chance of even twisting my ankle. I have read that you can swell up to 18 months later.
    • jannie26408
      jannie26408 leelee1022

      Posted

      Still in air cast at 4 mos, tried a runner on but my leg is so weak it buckles, I think the Ugg boot sounds like a good one, summer is going to be tough finding something, oh well take it each step at a time, haha......
    • nadia09734
      nadia09734 jannie26408

      Posted

      Wishing you a really speedy recovery . This site helps tons to support us all doesn't it .
    • jannie26408
      jannie26408 nadia09734

      Posted

      It's a life saver for sure, people get it!!  Don't know about speedy, haha but a new little something each day.  Today I wheeled up to my living room patio door, hopped into my walker and sat in the sunshine, glorious. Took a spin around the deck, it's a start, got to see my yard, wonderful!  Take good care too Nadia....
    • leelee1022
      leelee1022 jannie26408

      Posted

      Very true, I will have to think on that one.

      Just got bad news. My doctor had a family emergency and had to reschedule my appointment for next Wed, that means another week in the God awful cast. The minute I saw their number on my phone, depression set in. When I hung up, I cried. I feel like such a baby. After 11 1/2 weeks, what's one more.....feels like an eternity.

    • annie_96190
      annie_96190 leelee1022

      Posted

      Sorry to hear. It's gonna be just one more week. Concentrate on doing something which you misses doing while you are busy before this surgery. That way you can take your mind off this
    • leelee1022
      leelee1022 annie_96190

      Posted

      Gods idea, thanks. I know it is only one more week, I am just disappointed. Of course, there was no guarantee it was coming off this week. I thought it was coming off last month, but there were still gaps and they couldn't remove it. My husband said to look at it this way, I have made it this long so what is one more week. Now, that the initial disappointment is over I am really OK.
    • shana_61181
      shana_61181 leelee1022

      Posted

      The very same thing happened to me but they allowed me to see another doctor and it is depressing and sickening. Don't let it get you down. If you get too tired of waiting..... Call and see if you can get in sooner with a cancellation. You got this!
    • leelee1022
      leelee1022 shana_61181

      Posted

      I am workman's comp so they won't let me see another doctor. I understand things happen, but damn. I will be OK, just so tired of this cast.
    • jannie26408
      jannie26408 leelee1022

      Posted

      soon Leelee, you can get tons f no ff YouTube and here.....that's where I got lots, so helpful.  Good luck tomorrow......
    • patti123
      patti123 leelee1022

      Posted

      Oh...so sorry to hear that. You have waited so long too! Hang in there. In the words of Elizabeth Taylor:

      “You just do it. You force yourself to get up. You force yourself to put one foot before the other, and God darn it, you refuse to let it get to you. You fight. You cry. You curse. Then you go about the business of living. That’s how I’ve done it. There’s no other way.”

      Of course we can't put one foot before the other still but you know what she meant....

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