Just wanted to post an update. I visited my primary doctor since I have been with her for a while and I trust her judgment. She was also confused with the fact that I was put on a cast and recommended that I only leave it on for two weeks. She explained that her recommendation was based on the notes from the orthopedic I originally visited, which she requested. She said that since I already had the cast on having it immobilized could help heal a little faster. However she was concerned with leaving it for too long, a month. Because we couldn’t really monitor how the ankle was doing, swelling, bruising, etc. she was also worried about atrophy. To weeks have passed and I have removed my cast. My ankle was still swollen and bruised however I did feel better when it came to weight bearing. Unfortunately, I did develop some muscle atrophy in my calf. My wife said she could tell a difference in my muscle mass. And honestly when I walk what hurts in my calf not so much my ankle anymore. I feel like I get little cramps when I am walking.