What to Expect?

You'll have your cast/splint off/replaced/be given the boot, and have sutures or what not out most likely. I had the same thing. Its good you have the company of pets if anything but you could probably use a little sunshine/social interaction. Do you go outside at least? If not, get out there and find something to prop your foot on and get some vitamin D. Sounds like you're in a rut in your recovery and it's totally normal. If you have it in your area, take an uber or a cab somewhere, since you probably can't drive yet, and go somewhere, anywhere, for 5 minutes (you'll most likely be uncomfortable very soon anyway) just to do it. It took me almost a week to leave the house and then I gradually increased my outings! Call somebody and tell them you're spending too much time cooped up, maybe you can just find someone to hang out with and ice and elevate 👌🏻So you're not all by yourself. There's always this forum too. This is a ling recovery and there are many ups and downs along the way.

Dear Robert

I gave no idea what will happen apart from you may gave X rays to make sure every everything is still good.

It is strange how some people seem to forget one and it can be very lonely being stuck at home without human contact and interaction.

I've been very fortunate that a brother has rung me up every day when I needed support and an old mate now living in France has also been very attentive.

Perhaps you need to prompt family and friends?

Cheers Richard

I'm 16 weeks since my fall. I had a plaster cast for first 2weeks. Had that removed and xrays taken into a cast for 3wks. And stitches removed. More xrays then into another cast for 4 weeks, then into a boot for 4 weeks. Now using 1crutch and was fully weight baring up until. Last Friday and because Im in so much pain, my physio has now told me to only do 75% weight baring to ease up on the walking without aids. Seem to of gone backwards these past few days. I'm the same as far as visits go, no one comes but I do have my 18yr old son at home most of the time because he still hasn't managed to find a full time job. But does do a lot of volenty work, so I spend a lot of alone time. Also have our dog molly to keep me company . I so miss my summer visits to the sea with my son. He's learning to drive and I have managed short journeys driving, but I'm so uncomfortable when I'm out I can't wait to get home. Think my anxiety has hit the roof when I'm out, all I think about is falling.... This had been the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. Anxiety stress and depressed.... Hope things start to change for you soon. We have a long haul in front of us. Sx

Thank you, Chestnut, Richard, and Sandra for your very thoughtful responses. I'm afraid I have no family nearby, and everyone seems very busy with their own lives, which I understand. I wonder sometimes if this injury,  which has effectively put my life as I have known it for the past few years on hold indefinitely, isn't a cue of some kind to change my life. I have had a great deal of time to think and reflect lately. In any case, it means a great deal to know that there are folks out there who can give support and empathy.