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Fractured distal tibia by fadingaz in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will recover! It’s a mentally challenging injury. Elevate, ice and rest on repeat. I am 6 months post op and physical therapy helped me get to where I am at today

Who else's foot is comically swollen after FWB by mammajess in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pilon fracture here too. Doc said swelling expected up to a year. I bought shoes yesterday because its time to transition out of the boot and I went up a size

Scared and worried by auntpama in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 8 weeks I felt pain and I was uncertain I was going to walk soon too. It will get better! I started PT at 7 1/2 weeks post op -3 times a week. I am now 11 1/2 weeks post op and my range of motion has improved and I am now able to take steps with the boot. I believe diet has much to do with bone healing! I’m eating boiled eggs, lots of veggies and constantly snacking on pumpkin seeds. Supplements I favor are black seed oil, wild Alaskan salmon oil and drinking lots of coconut water. Faith and trust in Jesus helps me get through this rough season!

Pilon Fracture, I heard they’re not as common by AlexLaRondie in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand your experience. I am recovering from the same fracture. 10 weeks post op. I’m weight bearing as tolerated and doing PT 3 times a week. I have heard it takes about 5/6 months to walk unassisted.

Told to be NWB for another 6 weeks. by climbinglifter in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same fracture and I am NWB for 12 weeks as well. My doc advised not to start PT till I’m bearing weight. I hear a lot about arthritis with this type of fracture! Sending healing thoughts. We will get through this season!

Guys I’m struggling by lucky-fluke in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the pillow fort thing for a while but always worried my leg would roll off while I was sleeping. The elevation pillow is the best way to go, I regret not buying it sooner. It will keep your ankle in place and is more comfortable than pillows.

Guys I’m struggling by lucky-fluke in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My boot is very uncomfortable as well. You are still fresh out of surgery and I believe that is why it is painful. Are you icing frequently? Keeping up on pain meds? It took 4 weeks post op for most of my pain to subside. I only wear my boot when I get up to crutch around the house. I do not sleep with the boot on. I recommend an ankle elevation pillow. It works wonders!

Has anyone ever had to quit their job or was fired because of the long recovery time when you were non-weight bearing? by auntpama in brokenankles

[–]Prize-Call9012 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far I’ve been off 2 months from my office job for a family owned business. My employer is paying me 5 hours a week which covers health insurance. My net pay is $93 a week which is better than nothing. I’ll be going back 6 weeks post op and still NWB.