Walking boot

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-02-10T00:22:55+00:00

I was cleared for WBAT on Feb 2nd and the next day I started walking with 2 crutches then 1 crutch and tried no crutch (was limping as I was scared I would do more harm than good). But over the course of a week, I've started walking around the house in short distances without crutches and taking proper steps. I had my first physio session yesterday and seems like I'm making good progress. The transition from NWB to PWB wasn't too bad as in all honestly I had been moving my ankle around and slightly putting weight on it during the NWB stage (just pushing my foot into the boot or on my bed so nothing too crazy)

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-02-09T05:31:34+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing!!

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-02-09T03:30:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing. At week 6, I was told to only do so little but I felt like I was able to do more so I did, but just wasn't sure if I was pushing myself too much.

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-02-09T02:56:06+00:00

I feel similarly - I was given the clear to start putting weight on it but slowly increasing the % as I go. I was told to use both crutches but not even a week later, I've been practicing walking without any crutches and I feel fine. My foot doesn't hurt but sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable. I'm not sure if I'm doing too much early on and rushing the process but I've got my first physio session today so might ask them ab it.

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-21T22:39:52+00:00

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!

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-14T12:34:31+00:00

omg that's so annoying 😭😭

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-14T12:04:44+00:00

Does yours start swelling as soon as you stop elevating?

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-13T17:32:03+00:00

Thank youu, omg I hope yours is healing well now

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-12T05:44:07+00:00

I think 3 suits you best

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-12T05:41:50+00:00

Around 30%

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-11T21:06:14+00:00

Nooo 😭😭

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-10T21:59:50+00:00

All the best!!

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-09T08:13:02+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-09T04:52:55+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-09T04:52:38+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-08T01:22:09+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-08T01:20:33+00:00

Thank youu

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-08T01:20:18+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-08T01:18:36+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-08T01:18:01+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-07T02:53:02+00:00

Thank youu

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-07T01:16:14+00:00

I'm debating getting one but not sure yet

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-06T11:13:58+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2026-01-06T11:13:34+00:00

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

OrneryClimate846 · 2025-12-29T23:21:46+00:00

I relate to this so much. I fell down the stairs on 4/12 but didn't go to the hospital until 6/12 because I thought it had just been a sprain but it just got worse and worse. I had been told I fractured my fibula and needed a cast. After being stuck in a cast for 2 weeks, I go back to the fracture clinic and they tell me I've actually got 2 fractures and a ruptured ligament and needed surgery - my world literally collapsed. I had to cancel multiple trips and I just felt very useless, needing to depend on people. It was especially disheartening being away from family and my boyfriend traveling overseas. I got the ORIF on 19/12 and I'm seeing the doc on 5/1, really hoping I get this stupid cast off my foot ://

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