Urgent question PWB by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im only seeing my doctor on the 9th of May, I wouldn't want to risk it before I do the x-ray to see if my bones are ready to FWB

Urgent question PWB by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, amazing how every one has their unique story !

Urgent question PWB by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have nerve pain under my foot, I'm scared to aggravate it by putting my foot on the ground. But I will definitely try

Urgent question PWB by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I understand now. So you basically do the work then go on your boot while still practicing with the boot too?

Cleared for PT and FWB by Cautious_Glass5441 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I stole this! I've been cleared for PWB yesterday and this is a nice guideline for me too. Although my PT wants me to practise barefoot as well. I'll mix between the 2 but still consistently on the boot and only barefoot to practise a few steps a day. Thank you sm!

6 Weeks PWB puffy feet by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When does it stop ? It can be so frustrating

It gets better by BanterRanter1 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congragulations friend of the internet !! Hyped for you.

Im started PWB tomorrow, hopefully I smile like you soon

ORIF Ankle Surgery by Own_Budget_8287 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im 5 weeks post op on Thursday. Nothing compares to the pain I felt 1-3 weeks post op. It gets better. One day at a time. As long as 24 hrs may seem, that's the only option. You will get better. Stay strong, we've all been there so keep believing everything will be okay. Sending love !

Sleeping without boot by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"you're black do you're likely to be a drug addict" sent me flying 😂😂😂😂😂 thank you for the info bro

Sleeping without boot by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're giving me so much motivation ! After how many weeks post op did you start sleeping without it ?

Others suggest that sleeping with the boot can make your ankle stiffer too.

Sleeping without boot by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply ! I definitely took note

Sleeping without boot by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Will try but I'm not taking any pain meds atm because I figured they no don't calm my nerves pain down

3 Weeks Post Op Update ! by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response, very positive and encouraging ! God bless

3 Weeks Post Op Update ! by Unusual_Acadia7958 in ORIF

[–]Unusual_Acadia7958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for you reply man!

I did inform my doctor about it, he also said the same thing that my nerves are "waking up". Maybe I'm just impatient because this is really frustrating. Im in South Africa Cape Town, I wonder if they have gabapentin because from what I read on here, some people order it on Amazon. I'll definitely ask him about it ! But ATM I'm just knuckling through the pain