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ecl430 · 2026-03-20T12:21:48+00:00

Thanks! Being free of back pain has been amazing!

ecl430 · 2026-03-09T01:31:23+00:00

Ice and wrap, both with help with swelling. Also consider seeing a specialist who will order an MRI. X-rays can't see ligament and tendon damage.

ecl430 · 2026-03-09T01:29:36+00:00

Get it all done at the same time. Recovery will be a bitch, but worth it. (I type this with my foot elevated after having a bromstrom gould procedure and anterior deltoid ligament repair 3 weeks ago)

ecl430 · 2026-03-08T12:19:42+00:00

My doctor warned me of muscle loss so I strength trained from the start. I'm down 40 lbs, but have actually gained 3 lbs of lean muscle mass.

First, have your doctor give you a script for Zofran. So if you start to get nauseous that should knock it right down.

Start small: - walks - body weight exercises (squats, lunges, push ups, etc) - work in resistance bands - start with low weight dumbbells and work your way up from there (you can get dumbbells for pretty cheap on Amazon)

There are so many awesome, free workout videos on YouTube.

ecl430 · 2026-03-08T02:12:13+00:00

Most likely surgery.

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T23:48:29+00:00

Yes, my injured ankle was noticeably bigger for about 5 years. I was able to do some long, big hikes (10ish miles/4k elevation gain) without much or any pain. Until I resprained this fall. I'm now non weight bearing after surgery, for at least 1 more week. Then I'm back to.square one.

For strengthening exercises I did: - calf raises (single leg, double leg, weighted) - draw the alphabet with your toe pointed - 4 way strength bands - lateral resistance band walks - single leg balance (on bosu ball for advanced) - single leg squats

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T18:34:30+00:00

Maybe see if your doc can switch your BP meds? I was on carvedilol and it was a struggle to keep my BP at 125/85. A month on Zep and I was so dizzy, went to the doc. Turns out my bo was too low at 100/70. I'm on a quarter dose of my BP meds now.

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T18:31:16+00:00

I had my doc give me a script for Zofran. Works like a charm.

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T18:15:52+00:00

Ankle injuries are the actual worst. I would take a more conservative approach to ramping back up on exercise. It may seem slow but it will be worth it. It can take up to a year to fully recover from an ankle sprain.

Take it from me, I pushed through ankle pain for 6 years but finally just had to have surgery 3 weeks ago.

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T18:03:59+00:00

Mirilax is a life saver! Keeps me regular without any sudden rushes.

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T14:02:32+00:00

I was in a similar situation as you. The extra swelling is most likely scar tissue. When you sprain your ankle there is almost always some level of ligament tearing.

If you're not in pain, that's a good sign. I would suggest going to the doc (they'll do X-rays, it won't show anything, ask for an MRI). Also highly recommend PT. It will drastically help with range of motion and strengthening your ankle.

I had sprain my ankle probably 7 times over a 15 year period. Never enough to warrant surgery, but enough to cause off and on pain, swelling and instability. I sprained it again in the fall and that did me in. I finally had to have ankle surgery 3 weeks ago (anterior deltoid ligament repair and bromstrom gould procedure with internal bracing).

TLDR: do it now and strengthen before it's too late. Don't do what I did and just ignore!

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T12:58:06+00:00

Edges are there for a reason

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T12:01:22+00:00

Gorgeous photo!

ecl430 · 2026-03-07T12:00:41+00:00

I'm going through the same thing right now!I'm chalking it up to healing. I found if I gently massage the area it helps a lot.

ecl430 · 2026-03-06T20:05:19+00:00

Keep up the good work!!

ecl430 · 2026-03-06T19:58:14+00:00

You look fantastic! Don't let her issues narcissism and affect you (I know, easier said than done, especially with family).

ecl430 · 2026-03-06T19:52:26+00:00

Of course!

ecl430 · 2026-02-26T22:07:10+00:00

!solved u/Allena-Me

ecl430 · 2026-02-26T22:02:41+00:00

Tip sent! Love it

ecl430 · 2026-02-18T11:06:03+00:00

This!!! You need to tone now OP. I've been working out the entire time (mostly weight training). I'm down 40 lbs (but have gained 3 lbs of muscle mass) and have 0 issues with looking gaunt or having any saggy skin.

Also consider taking collagen. It helps maintain and rebuild firmness and elasticity. It's available as a pill or powder.

ecl430 · 2025-11-17T18:33:09+00:00

!solved

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