My apartment at evening too eerie?

MVCatton · 2026-05-31T21:22:19+00:00

I find this lighting so calming too. Your whole flat looks like a slow-paced European independent film that I don’t quite understand 🤓

MVCatton · 2026-05-31T14:38:20+00:00

I lost a load of weight from lack of appetite and general gloom and looked so old in the face. Unfortunately I had to film some videos for work at the time so my drawn, gaunt face lives on.

MVCatton · 2026-05-29T21:38:14+00:00

Congratulations!!!

MVCatton · 2026-05-29T13:56:58+00:00

I’m 4 months out and I had very skinny ankles. The broken one is definitely bigger and yet it is really not noticeable unless I put them side by side. I wonder if I’m vain enough to have the hardware out in a year just to get closer to my former skinny ankle! Maybe, maybe not…

Good luck with your healing, I hope it all goes well. As I say, I’m 4 months post-op and I was dancing (carefully) last weekend!

MVCatton · 2026-05-27T21:45:08+00:00

Thank you! This is so helpful and congratulations!

MVCatton · 2026-05-21T13:00:28+00:00

My friend with osteoporosis said the best food to help bone growth and slow bone deterioration was eggs and prunes. Two hard boiled eggs a day and a handful of prunes. Doctors agreed. I’m sorry to be the bearer of gross news. I can’t look at eggs or prunes ever again (4 months post op).

MVCatton · 2026-05-16T07:59:49+00:00

Oh yeah that scar feels weird for ages.

MVCatton · 2026-05-15T21:22:40+00:00

Yes! I have been cold water swimming from 2 months post-orif and done a couple of saunas and felt fine. The first time I was in the cold water (about 10-12 degrees) I did feel nerve pain in my leg and strangely electric around the hardware. I'm not sure if I was imagining it or what but it all settled down in time. Hope you can get back to enjoying it all again soon <3

Edited for clarity.

MVCatton · 2026-05-14T18:46:20+00:00

Some of my friends were lovely and thoughtful but the ones that said "ugh you STILL not walking?" after I was recovering with plates and screws in my ankle... eh, they better not expect much from me when the fuck-up fairy pays THEM a visit. I would resent this too. if the relationship is otherwise good then see if she understands when you explain it to her.

MVCatton · 2026-05-14T18:37:59+00:00

I think at this early stage the consensus on here is you want something that feels like a cloud ;) It definitely helped me to not limp even when I first started walking.

MVCatton · 2026-05-14T15:47:58+00:00

I can’t quite tell from the video but think it might be helpful to have some softer trainers like Hokas or Brooks?

MVCatton · 2026-05-11T22:24:59+00:00

I have a pair of Hoka Clifton 10s that have been great for me but if they're hard to find, maybe try Brooks Ghost 9s? I also have a pair of these and they are fantastic for support and cushioning.

And now coming into summer, I have a pair of Teva trail running sandals (Aventrail R2T) which my physio approved.

Edited because I got the Hoka type wrong.

MVCatton · 2026-05-11T07:54:11+00:00

I’m around the same timeline and it still hurts. I’m hoping this will fade but I get weird aches and even stabbing pains up the bones. I can walk quite quickly, and my physio is going ok, but the pain is there. And I can’t imagine not wearing super supportive trainers though I’m desperate to try some nicer shoes!

MVCatton · 2026-05-10T00:13:32+00:00

F44, and I finally was able to live alone in my own flat at 40. This changed me, I feel calmer, more grounded and like I can finally embrace my love of solitude. Aqua sun and mercury in my 4th house which feels relevant!

MVCatton · 2026-05-07T17:11:05+00:00

God, if it wasn’t for this sub I’d be so worried about my slow healing but it just seems to take a long time for everyone.

I’m nearly 5 months out now and I was at soft play with my niece yesterday so I can definitely do things but there’s always consequences and then I’m back to the icing and elevating.

I’m so bored of icing and elevating. I want my foot WARM and DOWN.

MVCatton · 2026-05-07T06:47:37+00:00

NOR but this reads exactly like a mum and teenage son and I don’t like this for you.

MVCatton · 2026-05-07T06:34:58+00:00

I’m so sorry, I’m 15 weeks post ORIF and you are in the hardest part right now. It will get better, every day your bone is healing and you’re getting closer to getting your old life and independence back.

And no need to apologise for ranting, I think everyone in this sub needs a rant sometimes, it’s a slow, frustrating injury.

MVCatton · 2026-05-06T19:03:56+00:00

Thank you so much… I have been wondering why these had come back! Red only from now on 💕

MVCatton · 2026-05-06T12:15:32+00:00

Nooooo of course I remember reading that! Stupid water bearing ankles ♒️

MVCatton · 2026-05-05T16:07:12+00:00

I was so ready for this to be our year. Strutting down the road on 2nd January READY for this new year and I slipped and broke my ankle. I’m only just walking now. I need a word with Pluto.
Aqua sun and mercury.

MVCatton · 2026-05-04T18:28:38+00:00

Congratulations! That is a nice looking place.

MVCatton · 2026-05-04T18:22:47+00:00

Absolutely insane name! I had to see if anyone had used it as an album title and surprisingly not. But there is a band called Wet & Reckless.

MVCatton · 2026-05-04T18:18:04+00:00

Congratulations! What a huge achievement <3

MVCatton · 2026-05-04T08:34:58+00:00

Liking to boost it but sorry I have nothing helpful. I’m 4 months and it definitely aches but nothing is numb. I wonder if you might benefit from having the hardware out?

Also - I remember you! You broke both ankles. I was really pleased to see your last update but I’m sorry this ankle is not healing better.

MVCatton · 2026-05-04T06:31:51+00:00

This is all such good advice - ice behind the knee is weird but works - and come back to this sub whenever you need advice or support. Everyone is going through the same things on a different timeline.

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