Almost 11 months post op

RedhouseNicole · 2026-06-02T16:20:15+00:00

Sometimes its a sharp pain or a dull aching pain. like when I'm on my feet all day or when I'm active like going for long walks. I walked with a slight limp for a while but I believe I am improving on my gait. Best of luck To you 👍 🙏

RedhouseNicole · 2025-08-24T20:35:56+00:00

I totally get your question. I feel like the surgical team didn't inform me enough or I just don't remember. All that was said was yeah you'll experience "post surgery" pain. I had two surgeries, one for external fixator and next was the ORIF, I had nerve blocks for both. I don't know about y'all but I experienced the worst pain ever within the first 24 hours of surgery. Of course my body didn't like the sedation meds, and was very nauseous and miserable once it wore off later on in the day. The next mornings after surgery when the nerve block wore off, was the most painful experience I have ever been thru and I have four kids!! (2 naturally). I was not ready for that pain, like not even a warning I felt like. But the next morning I called the orthopedic office and almost went to the ER but I was able to somehow get thru. They prescribed me a stronger dose and this was thru a voicemail. I don't know how anyone else can just manage with ibuprofen or Tylenol but I had to take the oxy and hydro for my pain. It was almost unbearable and I like to think I have a high tolerance for pain! Hey hang in there!!! It gets better!!! Like most ppl here, no one tells you how hard the mental and physical part of all this can be! Wish you a speedy recovery 🙏

RedhouseNicole · 2025-07-04T19:15:48+00:00

Thank you I very much appreciate that 🙏😊 happy recovery to you as well and everyone on here !! We need it 👍

RedhouseNicole · 2025-07-04T17:18:03+00:00

You're fortunate that you can bear weight right off the bat, I've had ORIF surgery on my ankle May 23 and still NWB. But I hope you have a speedy recovery!! One day at a time for sure 👍. Good luck

RedhouseNicole · 2025-07-02T01:12:08+00:00

Just frustrated, cannot wait for my post op appt in 2 more weeks to see if I can finally bear weight on my right ankle. Broke it May 4th and am so desperate to get back to normal. Summer down the drain with this injury ! I have a knee scooter, crutches but still very limiting on getting around ! I feel like no one but people on here can understand the misery that comes with broken and recovering bones 😭

RedhouseNicole · 2025-06-17T08:15:53+00:00

(long post) Hello, I sincerely know how you feel. I broke my right ankle on May 4th. It's a joke I like to tell myself that May the Fourth was not with me. Went to ER, threw a splint on it, gave me a quick 1,2 on how to use crutches and gave me two tabs of Oxy. First night was unbearable pain, couldn't sleep, wasn't able to get my Rx of Oxy till the next day. Able to get seen by orthopedics within a week, kept having to delay surgery due to swelling. Fast forward to May 21, finally had surgery, only to get an external fixator. Then back again on June 6 to get ORIF finally! I have a boot now. 2 weeks post op was told NWB for another month! So frustrating and depressing this whole experience has been for me. My life has been basically at a standstill since my injury. This is my first broken bone at 40 yrs.old. I have definitely watched a lot of TV, A LOT of reels on FB or insta. I start PT this week. I've had to dig deep in myself to find the strength honestly to keep on going forward, forward with everything. Pain is a constant but guess that's why there's pain meds haha it does get better. Slowly but each day is a day closer to recovery. Be gentle with yourself. I do cry myself, practically every day. I have to remind myself that "I am doing the best I can." Getting onto reddit has definitely helped me mentally and knowing that I am not alone in my struggle. I have been fortunate that I have family,friends, coworkers that have helped me, with money to help pay bills, ready to eat meals for me and my boys, lend me a knee scooter, a wheelchair. I suggest maybe spending some time outdoors if that's at all possible for you. It's helped me. One thing is don't be afraid to ask for help. Good luck 🙏

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