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walking?

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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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  • Brankle91717
    Brankle91717 leelee1022

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    Hi leelee1022

    how has your recovery been? I’m sure it’s not been easy but I hope you are not in too much pain and that it’s been successful. I’d appreciate it if you can shed some light on the process. One month ago (sept 2017) I broke my ankle (bimalleolar fracture). I had surgery with titanium plate on one side of the ankle and two long screws on the other side. I’m wearing a fiberglass cast. 

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