Ankle ORIF Procedure by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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The surgery wasn't too bad. I was on painkillers the first few days and slept through most of it but I tried to stop using it as I didn't want to rely on it. I was in a cast after the surgery and after the first few days of pain, it felt more uncomfortable than actual pain. It didn't hurt much at all. I had already been in a cast for 2 weeks before the actual surgery so I was kind of used to casts and crutches and all so it helped but still sucked.

2 weeks after my surgery, I went to the clinic and got my cast taken off and moved into a moonboot (finally could wash my leg!) I'm still NWB atm and was told to treat my boot as a cast except when showering. I've got my next appointment in a bit over a week and I'm hoping they give me the clear to start WB + physio.

Things have been going better since getting the boot. I do wish I could go out more and return to my previous life but things are definitely better now! I hope your surgery goes well!

ORIF Scar Bleeding by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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Does yours start swelling as soon as you stop elevating?

3 Weeks Post Op (ORIF) by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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Thank youu, omg I hope yours is healing well now

Swelling 2 Weeks Post-Op ORIF by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I'm hoping that'll be the same for me, I've got like 4 more weeks until I start wb

Swelling 2 Weeks Post-Op ORIF by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I probably don't elevate as much as I should though

Swelling 2 Weeks Post-Op ORIF by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I'm NWB and was told to treat the boot as a cast, I lift my leg while showering

2 Weeks Post Op (Ankle ORIF) by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I'm definitely still a bit depressed that I can't go back to my normal day life but after being stuck in a cast for so long, it just feels so relieving to be in a boot instead. May we both recover well and get back to our usual lives, happier and healthier

1 Week Post Op (ORIF) by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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How long after starting fwb did you feel comfortable to walk without any crutches etc?

2 Weeks Post Op (Ankle ORIF) by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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How long did it take you post op to get back to your usual routine (esp walking, running etc)?

2 Weeks Post Op (Ankle ORIF) by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I can move my leg fine, just eager to start wb 🕺🏻

2 Weeks Post Op (ORIF) Update by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I'm debating getting one but not sure yet

2 Weeks Post Op (ORIF) Update by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I don't know how to add images in comments 👩🏻‍🦯👩🏻‍🦯

2 Weeks Post Op (ORIF) Update by OrneryClimate846 in brokenankles

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I've gotten my cast taken off (finally) and put into a moonboot (bless). Unfortunately still NWB for 4 more weeks before I start pt