No pain while weight bearing at approximately 50%. It has been rough , just like for everybody else. I can walk barefoot like to the bathroom and back, using walker. I have asked the surgeon, and 3 different nurses how should I go about resuming walking ? I am also in the process of recovery and as everyone knows, it sure isn’t easy. A cast makes the foot more stable but you still can’t shower or exercise much with it. Please take a look at that and I’m sure you’ll get some good tips. The home exercises can be somewhat difficult, but the progress you’ll see should be rapid and rewarding. (Try washing your hair in the kitchen sink while standing on one leg.). I am five plus weeks out from a trimalleolar fracture of my right ankle and four weeks out from surgery. But I’m still slow and have a limp. So I count my blessings and forge ahead. I’ve only been FWB for 3 weeks and I can already walk pretty normally, though slowly and with a limp. A word of caution- don’t do anything that seems beyond your ability or is painful at the therapists. Had surgery, 3 plates and 14 screws. Not having anything suitable I ordered orthopedic shoes which helped me a lot. 9 days to go. Hope that’s helpful, and please be sure to check out Rehabbing my broken ankle for more tips. Please do not worry about physical therapy. Anyway, I’m so grateful to have found your blog, I’ve used it to compare my progress and it’s always made me feel better about where I am at any particular time. I would have to go another six weeks without being able to walk. That’s why I wrote several posts about my experiences. On the fifth day I drove to Trader Joe’s. You have the desire to dance and so it will be. But there’s a lot more to the story, a story I wasn’t sure I wanted to tell because I’d rather pretend this nightmare never happened. Hi Nicole, it’s so devastating to go from being a normal active person to being confined to your couch. What can i do? Good luck with your recovery! Once you start getting stronger and your walking improves, you will begin to get your confidence back. I’ve never broken a bone before, let alone in three places, so how am I supposed to know what’s normal? Good luck with your recovery! Best of luck to you! I think not. Everything is really tender now but after a year it might feel okay. For a period of about 6-8 weeks after the surgery you will be NWB (non-wait-baring), this means that you can not put any pressure on your knee and leg and will need to use a wheelchair, crutches or both. I wound up back in the boot for 2 weeks because the synovial fluid was traumatized and I felt like I was walking around on a marble. Well you’ve had more than your share of bad luck with this injury. Wow. When I started PT after 9 weeks, using my ankle was painful, but my therapist said I had good range of motion. You can get Arnica cream and Arnica granules and I think also liquid Arnica. ReSPECT stands for Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment and it works like this:. I made sure that the organizers of the trip were aware of my limitations. It was gradual. I can’t wear high heels yet and had to buy some low-heeled booties to dance in. Never regret reliving it to help others! I am afraid to even try to walk. Hi Claire, I hope you’re doing physical therapy. I took up the crutches again after I was released for WB. Is anyone else having trouble walking? Best of luck with your recovery! God knows I need it after being stuck in a room for almost 3 months lol. Ace of Diamond is an anime series based on the manga by Yuji Terajima serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.An anime adaptation of Ace of Diamond Act II has been announced, and it premiered on April 2, 2019. I also thought my right side (with 2 screws) seemed more swollen, but here is my theory. Blessings to all who are going through this I had also heard 80% of people were able to leave in the hardware…Isn’t that a horrible word, hardware?? This paper. So, no walking. Reading this story and seeing the comments lets me know it is going to take longer than I thought. I didn’t have to have any surgery. Over time the pain and swelling will subside. He just assumes it will give me trouble..I will see next year. I just read your story and it gives me hope. I can climb ladders, go up and down steps normally, and of course dance to about 90% of my former ability. Walking is painful, I have always known this, our body adapts to the pain and considers it ‘normal’ and therefore we do not register it. After 6 weeks of short term disability I am on 4 hours work at home daily. I was so cautious because I do not want to go backwards. I have had a boot from the beginning and I swear that thing weighs 50 pounds, so I will be very happy when it is finally gone.! Most of what I read online also shows about three months or so, which is not what I’d expected. You gave me hope. Today I did about 2 miles. I feel worthless Well now that I’ve rambled on about nothing I guess i just like to say thanks for some inspiration through this and good luck to you and everyone else on this thread heal well!! Incidentally, I broke my ankle nearly the exact same way, wedge heels, but the street was rather bumpy and I went down. Surgery 10 days later. I’m 8 months out from trimalleolar fracture and surgery. The left side seems fairly normal and my calf isn’t swollen at all. You can increase your strength, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and balance with NWB activities. Plate and 5 screws. Never give up. I see it is, so – thanks. I do see small progress each day (standing up on both feet without crutches, standing on both legs without crutches and today I actually shuffled a little bit with one hand on the knee-scooter and both feet on ground. Bev, we’ll get through this! Yes I understand that. I’m guessing it’s because I’m putting more weight in my foot so the swelling is going down but the ankle will take longer to regain normal shape! A short summary of this paper. The series is listed for 52 episodes. Nobody understands the way it feels. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Nobody needs that kind of drama. I’m in a boot and using crutches but am in pain. My Dr said because my ankles are thin one of the plates will be prominent and possibly will have to be removed. That really helped me to stop making bad choices. In the evenings while lounging on the couch I would take a break from the boot and let my foot out. Keep at it. Lots of swelling which the surgeon says to expect for up to a year. I really found you by error, while I was researching on Yahoo for Your post is the first I have read about the swelling, which really freaked me out after the splint and stitches were removed and I started range of motion exercises. I was told I can now walk a few steps per day but it hurts!! It’s been an interesting experience. I’m sorry to hear that you’re still sometimes limping and in pain. Even now three weeks later with doing exercises and great improvement I can see how this is going to take a LONG time for recovery. Therapy really helps. Thank you so much love your blog and the feedback. Thank you all again.. I broke my ankle August 1, 2018 and it is now February 1,2019 and at times the pain is ridiculous. PDF. All the best! Toward the end of the eight weeks while waiting to be released by the doctor, I was once again pain free. The therapist examined me and said I did not have it. Also, walking and standing are going to cause more swelling. This has been the most painful experience of my life, physically, and I am concerned how it will effect me in the future. I recommend that you read 10 Stupid Things Women do to Mess up Their Lives by Dr Laura Schlessinger. Just what I want to hear, another surgery!! Hi Val, I think you’re doing everything right. My orthopedic surgeon told me to expect one year of recovery. Hi Karen, I’m glad my blog is helping you and also that you’re going to do physical therapy. Another thing I did was to watch comedies like reruns of Frasier and the Golden Girls. We are all on the same boat. I’ve been out of the boot for about 3 weeks and walk like Frankenstein’s bride. I am suffering severe depression after my break/surgery. I see the orthopaedic surgeon tomorrow to determine if I need surgery…I don’t mind if I have to have it im actually more concerned with working as I can’t even sit upright without severe pain in my leg… of course it’s my right ankle so I’m trapped and a single mother of two…I reaaaallly appreciated your story so I have at least some sort of timeline…. Dr. said it would not do any damage to bear full weight immediately, so I walked as much as I could. Wishing you all the best! One plate 7 screws on outside and plate and three large screws on inside. If the DR says I can return to work with limitations I may not have a job. For me, it was really difficult to walk without the crutches, but I practiced quite often in my condo – just a few steps. Being NWB means I had to use crutches which is its own little nightmare. Still have a limp, still have trouble descending stairs, back on my hybrid bike and trying to rebuild my leg muscles. I have lot of swelling. Sometimes I would take a break from crutches and roll around the kitchen in an office chair. What did you think were the benefits of acupuncture? Like you, I felt I’d never feel normal again and wondered if I’d ever been FWB. At therapy, I’m moving from three weekly sessions to two. Jessica,, Everyone who logs into this blog understands your feelings and fears. Good news though – I took quite a few steps unaided just yesterday for the first time. I still don’t know what ive had put in my ankle as I was still asleep when the surgeon left. Just be diligent with your physical therapy and your body will respond. Good luck to you! Even with the scooter, the physical exertion of going from one place to the other left me extremely tired. Like a normal female… I wanted to read up on similar situations for things I can do at home. Best of luck on your recovery! Good luck. Ugh! I’m a teacher, so education is quite important to me, which means I’m very happy you can get back to the books. I’m using no support or crutch walking around the house, but I’m taking a cane when I go out. Today at PT, I put my ankle stabilizer brace on that the doc gave me because I will be transitioning to that in a week. I have osteoporosis and I am only 51. Thank You. Yesterday was the first time I realized I was not looking down at the road anymore while walking, I could actually look around and walk. I only remember getting the shot and then waking up in the recovery room. . I’ll just be thrilled to pieces when I can run again! Do the PT, work the exercises and you’ll get better. It will be three years in three months that I lost my husband. My concern now is that the DR is not going to have me go from my current state of 50% weight on my injury with boot and walker and no driving to immediate driving and FWB and even if he says I can will I be able to be on my feet for 10-11 hour shifts. I emailed then a photo history with some brief details of my injury and progress to date so they could see it versus just reading doctors paperwork. stood in the middle of walker and practiced putting weight on each foot without moving once I was full weight bearing. It feels like you won’t get through the bad times and be happy again but you will. Every now and again I would use the knee scooter if I was lazy. Thank you! I go to the gym and can do elliptical for 60 mins and other exercises. I had the same injury and was confined to bed for months, I just watched a lot of youtube on my phone and shows I liked while in bed. Thank you for sharing your story, it is giving me a more realistic look at what I am in for. Maybe you could use this time while you’re off to get Plan B together (go into a different field, explore other interests, even make money online). Your description of planning any movement from couch being like planning a major trip is SOOO true! I am so glad you mentioned the dancing part! Good luck with everything! Now things are great. You see, while walking on the sidewalk in my platform wedge shoes, I stepped on a pebble and lost my balance. You have the determination and perseverance to walk normally again and I believe you will do it. My surgeon told me to use LWB and PWB for the first couple of three days, and then lose the crutches if I could. Had a metal plate a 11 screws put in. It is the end of Nov. and I’m still in a NWB boot. I broke my fibula on Sept 10, I’m in the U.K. And was away from from home at the time, the hospital admitted me for an op the following day but were unable to do it, so I travelled home to my local hospital, they couldn’t admit me so sent me home with crutches, never having used them before I fell trying to get into the house, which caused a dislocated fracture…sheer agony! Scott I also had a trimollear fracture on Feb 8. Cant seem to do it. Im still using crutches but weight bearing and concentrating hard on walking properly! It results in incredible pain relief and enables me to do more exercises due to less pain. I HAD THE NERVE BLOCK DURING MY SURGERY. I practiced turning on the motor and shifting the gears with my right foot on the clutch. I can’t even imagine what that’s been like. What is the brand of the ortho shoes ? I never would have thought that a broken ankle could have such psychological consequences. Towards the end of my couple months appointments the therapist had me elevate onto the ball of my foot on just my broken ankle and I kept telling him it wasn’t feeling good. I also found an aircast to be extremely helful and supportive. I credit them for helping me walk again. Just follow doctor’s and PT instructions and you will conquer it! They look like moon shoes. Thank you for sharing your story and I’m glad mine is helping you. I only wanted to kill him note first day home; since we’ve developed a mutual healthy respect! For example, I planned a big birthday party for myself and I also spent a lot of time thinking about and shopping for a really cute outfit to wear my first time back dancing. I was in a splint for two weeks and a hard cast for two weeks. I still can’t squat all the way down to the floor. Thank you for sharing your journey! The doctor said the boot stays on until after Christmas. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. It’s amazing the amount of muscle atrophy that can happen in that period of time. Any advice for me as I go forward as I enter my second month of healing? Hi Tere! I was able to walk 20 days after becoming FWB and I did not have trouble getting in and out of the shower. After the surgery, your foot will be wrapped up in a large, bulky splint to protect the foot and ankle. It is frustrating to have to sit all day. I’m hoping someone had spinal/nerve block and can share their experience with me. Not only did I have to overcome the feelings that I’d never walk normally again but also I was asked by a ‘friend’ not to file an accident report against the business where it occurred to save her job ( she still has her job). I know it’s difficult but would you want a ‘man’ who is only there in good times? The pain greatly diminished with each passing day. Works well as a non-responsive yoyo but you should thin oil the bearing to take care of it. It was impossible, so I felt so discouraged. Hang in there. It’s been gradually going away since then (but not entirely). Take care and have fun at your daughter’s birthday party next month. Anyone have experience with either? In the early days I had the same complaint about the swelling not going down even with icing. The end of 2nd full week I started using one crutch. Ankle fractured 2 places 7/30. I never dreamed it would have that kind of affect on me. No weight whatsoever is allowed through the injured leg. I so understand everything you have written. I recieved 3 plates and 15 screws. Good luck Beth, take it easy, an extra few days rest over Christmas will do you the world of good. Am walking again. I’m one week post FWB and can’t walk at all. Hi Margi, thank you and I’m sorry to hear about your wound infection. I had a Trimalleolar fracture on Feb. 2, 2016. Thank you so much for sharing your story of recovery. The doctor told me to try, but the pain is impossible at this point. Let’s hang in there, we have to trust that things will return to normal sooner than later Hope your PT goes well. I’m no way near 100 %, in fact today I pointed my foot too much and it felt strange. Luckily I had a small thermos and bottled water which I packed in a tote bag along with my phones and other items. I was on vaca in Ireland when I had my trimalleolar break on Sept.2. After 3 days in the hospital I was told I would need to do 6 weeks of antibiotics at home a picc line twice a day and they had to be exactly 12 hours apart. I just have to keep reminding myself that the bones have healed and to soldier on in spite of the ache. I still have a lot of pain at times. I doubt at 71 it will ever get completely right. You’re so welcome, Shirley, and I hope you have a speedy and excellent recovery! Right before going into the OR the nurses told me this was going to be a painful surgery. She was positive and hopeful for most of that time and her motto was “I’ve got this.” She said it so often we believed it. Your injury is still fairly recent so I’m not surprised that you can’t endure a lot of walking or standing. One day after receiving it one of the strings broke at the finger where the loop meets. May 18 I went in for another surgery to have two of the weight bearing screws removed. A positive attitude helps a lot, and so does having someone there with you full time. Any other helpful sneakers to aid my rehabilitation?? Very gradually my foot went from being something strange attached to me, a separate entity with its own needs, to once again being a functioning member of my body. I did look up some exercises on line though.I am doing well. With the Boot at now 75 percent and therapy and walker with wheels getting better. It’s going to take a very long time to regain range of motion. My ankle stays swollen and I ice it twice a day. I have 2 plates and 12 screws. Catherine. Thanks I am almost 4 months post op and still am using a walker. My accident could have killed me. I totally understand as does everyone else here! hello, I really appreciate you sharing your story, I am going through it now, I just had surgery on my ankle/ fibula 1/15/2020… you just let me know there is light at the end of the tunnel, I am keeping positive but this is one of the hardest times in my life. You’re not going to be able to go up ladders or stand on tiptoe for quite some time. They go just under the ankle and have a padded opening. I go to the doctor for my next X-ray on January 24th, and hopefully I will get some good news. It’s nothing like it was at first though. My advice is just to do all your PT faithfully, be as active as you can without overdoing it and be sure to get plenty of rest. My ankle was swollen for over a year, probably close to two years. Then step, not hop, forward with your good foot coming to rest in the center of the imaginary square. September 6, 2015 is the day I went from a healthy, strong, independent woman to an instant cripple. Prayers for all on this blog. Slow and steady as you have noted! Two separate spots with 7 different things done. For me at least the pain lasted a relatively short time. Anyway, I was so excited leaving the office that I thought maybe I could just walk right out of there. Keep the faith; you will be OK!! Each day I was able to tolerate more pressure on my foot. This is the first time I have broken a bone in my almost 22 years of life and man did I do a “good job”! Needs thick yoyo oil on bearing to be more responsive. Best of luck to you and take care. I am glad to see you have stayed strong on your journey and walking again, I cant wait!! Those moments then stretch into minutes, hours, etc. This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. Now my partner is doing it all alone and working full time, while I just sit all day! Hang in there walking is not easy. Eventually I had a high top chair pathway so after I cooked I could slowly move the food plate from the kitchen to the living room coffee table, one chair top at a time. I was sent home from the ER with my foot wrapped in an ace bandage with splints which doesn’t provide a whole lot of support. I am not in therapy nor have I been so idk if maybe that is slowing things down but I will try getting my own “magic shoes” and pray for the best. You’re welcome, Sarah! I cried the day I got rid of my crutches , which was 2 days after I was allowed FWB ,6 weeks after surgery. Well it was kind of like that. IT WAS GOOD TO BE SO NUMB BUT KNOW THAT WHEN THE BLOCK WEARS OFF THERE WILL BE PAIN FOR ABOUT 1 DAY AND THEN IT EASES UP. I’ve been doing that ever since the accident and it’s still too uncomfortable sleeping without it. Thank you. Also the foot can’t completely point for about that long. Regards Denise (London UK). If you know you are going to be non-weight bearing for a while, head to the nearest place to rent a wheelchair and a knee scooter. I was told to roll and put pressure on a tennis ball with my foot to get rid of the pain in my heel and bottom of the foot. The plate and the other 4 they say will remain. Creating art and beauty all around me is my passion, and that’s what this blog is about. Thanks for letting me tell my story! I guess this injury is a double edge sword! Do you know any good ankle socks without elastic or good aocks for agtwr surgery? It went well. Take care! I’m ten days WB. Your future is up to you. I’m assuming you may have only broken one bone? 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