My Ankle ORIF Surgery Recovery: Relearning to Walk!
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2020
- A couple weeks into quarantine, I broke my ankle in 3 places. I needed surgery, and now have a LOT of hardware in my leg!
During the recovery process, I was very worried about walking again. I didn't have a lot of confidence that I would get back to 100% (but spoiler alert, I'm almost there!) Twelve weeks after surgery, I hiked 2.5 miles (with some rocky terrain)! This video covers my recovery process from 6 weeks to 11 weeks post surgery.
I decided to make this video to share my recovery journey, and give some hope to others dealing with similar injuries. I hope you enjoy :)
I pray everyone watching this has a speedy recovery, and we all can recover from this mentally and physically exhausting injury and walk perfectly again!🥰 I just had surgery yesterday, so I'm just now climbing this hill, any advice is SO WELCOME. Love and Light❤❤❤
Just started weight bearing 7 Weeks after my tibial surgery! I highly recommend pushing yourself to your limit when you can start to walk. For me it was stressful but I was able to go from no weight to walking in about a week. It hurt at first but just remember the pain is temporary!
Try to do non weight-bearing exercises, it will help with recovery a lot and regaining fitness, I skipped that and have sciatica again, and it will be ok, stay active with crutches, do as much as you can and be patient with yourself, after all who the hell is used to walk on 1 leg with full body weight!
Follow the video with the motocyclist guy, he has the full process…this lady has the walking part, and also doing exercises after cast removed will help get the movement back to your feet.
ua-cam.com/video/87TpQqi5J-A/v-deo.html this is the motorcyclist guy with full explanation what happened. I hoped to drive as soon as they removed the light cast but will take 2-3 weeks.
God bless u
@@teddypfeifle5759 I really appreciate you. 25 year old male. Broke my tibia and my fibula and I'm so worried I'll never walk the same
This gave me hope and made me cry a little. Idk why it’s important to see it happening but while in bed elevating and doing little, it helps. Thank you for this video.
I’m glad I was able to help! Wishing you the best for your recovery :)
😭😭😭 also me . I have injured my 5th metatarsal and last 2 months I was in a cast . Last day I have remove my cas now I can't walk properly. 😢
@@dilipsarker6975 I hope you have a speedy recovery :)
It was awesome to see your progress in this way. I too am now laying here two weeks after surgery, lots of hardware, wondering if I will ever walk right again. Thank-you so much for your excellent, encouraging video! ❤
Exactly the same here!
I pray everyone has a speedy and safe recovery!!! I broke both sides of my ankle and tore my ligament. I broke my fibula and tibia. I had such a bad fall about a month ago. I got surgery April 22nd and was in a cast for 2 weeks and now in a boot! I am now toe-touch weight bearing. It’s really hard and mentally draining and exhausting! I am so scared because of the trauma from the fall to even try and walk again. This gave me hope!👼🏻❤️
Sam how are you now?
@@AthenaMarina3 I actually feel so much better now! I can walk almost perfectly. The only thing is when the weather is bad you can literally feel the metal in your leg and it feels uncomfortable.
@@San-tc8lehi! Not sure if you’ll see this but when you refer to the weather as “bad” do you mean as in cold or hot or both? Thank you!
@@Stef23my husband hardware and only complains about the cold. I'm only 1.5 weeks post op and still waiting to find out what I'm in for
Thank you for sharing this video. Im currently 5 weeks post op from tibia/fib fracture and placed in a boot 2 weeks ago. Im currently limited to toe touch but moving to weight bearing this week 😊
This entire healing process is emotionally and physically draining. After watching your video makes me feel hopeful that I'll be back to walking normally very soon.
I pray for anyone going through a similar healing journey gets well soon.
Thanks so much for the video. It’s motivation! This has been more than a journey for me! I’m watching your 30 day progression after cast removal I’m actually trying to keep up! My goal is to be in a shoe by day 30. I pray no one ever have to go through this it’s the most awful thing that ever happened to me! But I thank God for healing and blessings me through this!
Were you able to reach your goal? How often did you practice walking each day? I hope to walk in 30 days too! But I’m scared I’ll fall.
@@jenniffer86 yeah it was rough and not easy at all and if you feel like you need more time take more time. When I took my first step I was terrified!!!!! But I had my family member with me to make sure I don’t fall after I did it I walked more and more each day. It still takes awhile after you are walking to get use to it and to trust your ankle. Now it has been almost 2 years 1 1/2 years and my ankle feels great besides I have damaged nerves in it but I jog and walk fine. I haven’t ran or did any jumping off of anything
Thank you so much for making and sharing this video.
It is such a visual encouragement to someone who has the same injury as you, to move past fear and trust the process.
Wishing you the very best a year later in your recovery journey ☺
I am five days out of the cast- thanks to this video I had enough courage to take those first few steps. I am watching this video daily to improve my steps post ORIF. Thank you!
Thanks for making this video. I’ve watched it a number of times. It’s really inspired me as I’ve started walking again after my ankle surgery. Great job!
Thanks for sharing your story, hope your re doing great.
Great video! I had a trimalleolar fracture on Dec 27th 2020, it was a really bad injury. I was put in an external fixture (steal poles in my leg) for 2 weeks before main repair surgery on Jan 13th. Then Was in a cast for 6 weeks followed by walking boot for a number of weeks. I removed the boot and started PT 3 weeks ago but still couldn't walk without crutches. I finally took my 1st step today without crutches after 4 months. I am a grown man with 3 young kids and I can tell you its physically and emotionally draining trying to recover. The pain is 1 thing but the fact that you can't play with your kids and do house work is a killer
I’m glad you’re recovering well!
This sounds like it must have been so difficult. I hope you recovered beautifully and are back to playing with your kids!
This video is so encouraging, so glad to see your daily improvement! This is my light in the tunnel!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I has given me info and hope that recovery is within sight, but you have to put in the effort. Cheers.
Thank you so much for posting this, I broke every bone in my ankle and had to have ALOT of hardware in my ankle as well. It's inspiring watching your progress and knowing I too will progress one day at a time 🙂
Thank you for posting this! I waited till I was 59 to break any bones. I broke my ankle in 3 places, had surgery & fibular post, tightrope, & screws installed. I am 12 weeks post surgery, been full weight bearing in a boot for 4 weeks, and will get a brace & start therapy next week. It was so encouraging watching your progress. I wish I had found your video sooner.
I had my plaster removed today after 2 months.. And every phase has been like oh almost there.. I never enjoyed watching someone walk so much.. Thank you..
I waited until I was 57 to break a bone (smile). I have searched for videos on recovery and I loved what you did. I wish I had thought about it when I started the process. I have learned a lot post-injury. I appreciate your time and effort to make this inspirational video. God Bless you!
I laughed a bit when I read this, I was 54 when I first broke a bone 6 months ago! And had to do it in spectacular style, trimalleor and dislocation. Nothing like seeing your own foot hanging off! After being told non weight bearing for 6-8 weeks, I naively thought that after 2 months I'd just get up and walk😂 It's probably better that I didn't know what was ahead!
I got 8 screws and a plate in my leg on Sept 7 2021. I train Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. Getting my ankle moving and controlling my toes has been a process and honestly ive been getting sad about my slow progress because I see people online saying it may be a year before ill be able to be normal again. ive been wearing shorts and a tshirt and bathing every other day ( i used to shower 3-4 times a day) and not working out at all ( i used to train at least 15 hours a week).
After watching your video Tuesday night i decided to try to go back to living my life as if i wasnt broken because of you. I started wearing regular clothes and showering twice daily. i started working out with bands and today i started driving with the right foot again. i improved my range of motion and strength in my ankle by 2 or 3 times. My PT was surprised how much Ive improved in literally two days. He honestly didnt believe it. You really gave me the courage to start pushing myself. Thanks so much for this video. All you did was show us you can walk and youve become my inspiration. Thank you so much.
Reading all the comments of what happen to them and watching this video, it really gives me hope and let’s me know I’m not alone, I hope we all make a speedy recovery ❤️🩹❤️
It's a long journey. I came back to watch this to see what my progress is. And I know I'm making progress like you did. Thank you for showing us your progression.
Oh my goodness I’m so happy I found your video literally an eye opener something I really needed so thank you. it’s been 7 weeks since my surgery I had gotten the ok to start walking but I am finding it hard. I’ve been limping with a cane and it’s so tiring, after seeing your video it made me realize it’s ok to use my Walker. I’ve been trying to walk for 4 days only and I expected so much. Thank you once again ❤
You bring tears, to my eyes. So happy for you! This really gives me hope. Haven't walked with two feet, i n three months. Was cleared, just yesterday, to start to put some weight back on it. Had total rebuild of my right foot.
I'm glad this video was able to help- I hope your recovery is going well!
I'm stuck in a cast but have watched your video so many times thank you! It gives me hope!
Thanks for sharing 👍you have given me more confidence in my own recovery. 6 weeks since surgery, started therapy and seeing what you are doing helps my motivation.
Glad I was able to help, I hope your recovery is going well!
Thank you for sharing your recovery - watching it (with great attention) after a similar injury has helped a lot in visualising progress! I hope you're doing well now too.
I had surgery immediately, and had a boot. I was told I could bear weight with the boot, but it wasn't possible to walk as the boot was so massive. I only wore it when I had to move around. I did a lot of exercises while I was lying around. At 3 weeks I was liberated from the boot - this week I have been going better and better. I am more confident and flexing the foot when walking 🎉
I am hopeful this morning, 24 days post surgery.
I watch this video several times a day to make sure I’m doing it correctly. Each day I get a little bit stronger. I’m down to one crutch and even managed to take a few steps without it. I know I will get there and this vid gives me hope.
Thank you for making and sharing this. I watched it several times when I began to partially weight bear after shattering my Calcaneus. I didn't make progress as rapidly as you but I wasn't that far behind! Hope you are doing well. Cheers x
Simply great clear video. Very simple to understand and it clears up what I am going to have to do in 10 days. Thanks for the help. extremely conscientious on your part.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. It helps a lot during this process what its supposed to look and feel like, and provides encouragement and confidence that with hard work and persistence i will gradually improve.
I truly wanna say your video gave me hope when I was in adark spot and never thought I would come out to the other side I'm half way there so thank you
Thank You ! I broke my ankle while in Hawaii on vacation. Just got my hard cast after surgery last week. Your video is inspiring!
May God bless you for posting this video. Like honestly thank you so much😭 this video always makes me feel motivated to walk again. I spent 11 weeks using crutches, I’m just now learning how to use 1 crutch after practicing for 1.5 weeks of watching your video. And I’m going to keep on improving and soon I’ll be able to walk normally again❤
I’m 5 weeks post ORIF and was told today to practice walking in the boot and watching this made me feel so much better. That first step today was painful and scary and made me think like how will I ever be able to do this. Watching this was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much.
Me too ORIF as well 😢, i hope we all get well soon.
This is the best video I’ve seen, I’m 3 days out from cast removal and tried full weight without crutches walking in front yard and sidewalk, got very discouraged and lingering pain, that was a mistake. Checking YT on what to do found this video, made me feel better knowing I was right crutches are what’s needed as I expected after what I thought was a setback, knowing what I should do now is a great relief. Ty
Thanks for sharing that. Hope you are doing great.
Thank you for the video. It’s motivational and informative to see the progression.
Yesss!! You did amazing! This video has given me so much hope & confidence ☺️🙌🏾
Yay I'm so glad it was able to help :)
i am 6 weeks post-op surgery and i can finally bear a little weight! your video gives me so much courage to take it day by day!
I’m two weeks post surgery. I had some hardware installed & I’m super nervous about it all. Your video has given me more hope that I’ll be okay throughout my process. Thank you.
How are you doing now?
This is so helpful! Im in my 8th week since i broke my ankle. Your day 21 is where im at right now.
This is inspiring. I am using boot but not yet weight bearing. Will check week 8 xray. Praying for eveyone’s recovery!
Wow!! This is hopeful and 4 months post injury and still having a hard time walking I’m hopping and have become extremely hopeless but this gave me hope.
I’m on my first day of moonboot. Got about four weeks to go before I can move on. I can’t wait for the day I get back at it! Thanks for the video. I’ll be watching it over and over till the finish! 🙏
Update?
Today I begin walking with the walking boot thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video!
Thank you for good confident and to be active,thanks again🙏👍
Thanks for sharing hope to all of us who are watching. Is been two months since my ankle surgery no weight bearing on it. Another month before I see the Orthopedic and hopefully can start Physical Therapy. I’m in my sixties so looking at this video I’m thinking maybe a little bit longer for me but hoping to drive and get back to my activities soon. Is more of a mental challenge while you recover not able to do all the things before getting hurt. Wishing everyone reading a speedy recovery at God’s speed.
Thank you so much for this video. I just got my boot today and watching this gives me a gauge on what route I should go🥳
Thank you for sharing! It's so uplifting to see your recovery. Wishing everyone a quick recovery as well. I have a walking cast for 4 weeks after 6 weeks of no weight bearing. They said I could walk on it without my crutches but they left out that middle stuff lol
Hell yeah! Awesome job you just kept on going.
Thank you I am 53 days PO. You have given me encouragement.
I needed to see this video. 12 weeks after 2 plates and 18 screws to put my right leg and ankle back together-this is day 2 of the boot and I’m frustrated that I can hardly even handle putting full weight on my ankle. This eases my frustration. Thank you for sharing your journey!!
Ya I was 12w no weight bearing too, I’m 6mo. Since ORIF and can do short walks without a cane … in the morning I can walk almost normal but by end of day I’m back in my brace and limping
Can i ask you how long did you took to walk after having the boot on
Thank so much for this video, it fills me with hope
I slipped on ice and had a trimalleolar fracture, needed emergency ORIF surgery. I just got into a walking boot and took my first steps a few days ago. today it’s even easier! I’m on a 10-day weight bearing progression which is a lot quicker than I anticipated, but I’m listening to my body first and foremost. so glad your recovery went well ❤ thanks for sharing this!!
Glad to hear your walking again. I too slipped on some ice going down steps in January. Today 5/20/24 my doctor said all the bones are healed and I’m walking with no aids.
A few weeks ago, I suffered a Lisfranc fracture. I had surgery done on 03/10/21, hopefully one day I’ll be able to walk and run again. Your video gives me hope!. Thank you
I’m glad this video was helpful- best of luck with your recovery!
Had surgery the 18th of February. I tore a ligament and fractured my ankle but I start weight bearing soon and watching this really helps. Hope you’re doing well! :)
Hey! I’m glad this video was able to help- best of luck with your recovery!
THIS IS INSANE!! I tore a ligament and fractured my ankle andddd got surgery on Feb 18th toooo
@@Olivia-hv1ys whattt? How are you feeling?
@@Salcheech Good! I’m getting my boot off tomorrow!!
@@Olivia-hv1ys awesome!!! Hope you’re feeling good just take it a day at a time. So happy for you! This is the comeback and you’re doing a great job :)
Amazing to see you recovered
Inspirational for a person sitting on bed due to ankle injury
hey! thanks for sharing this video. I am 23 weeks post ORIF with 1 screw 3 clips, after my ankle fracture and still struggling with flexibility and constant swelling and pain of my foot although I went through a really good recovery and this video was a reminder that I can go back to 100% again with a little more time and patience...so thank you again
Hey are u able to walk now?
I just watched you yesterday your video how you walk and you gave me so much confidence thank you so much money to keep
Glad I was able to help! I hope you recover quickly :)
Heck, yeah. Thank you for this video. It's motivating for when I get to that point. Right now, I'm in the boot, non-weight bearing. Can't wait to start walking again.
Okay, I'm on day 5 and still having to use crutches. Still hurts to walk. Looks like you started trying full weight bearing on day 7. So that will be my goal as well
Broke my ankle and fibula 8 screws and a plate. Had surgery November 20th recently now in walking boot but can’t put weight yet. So scared when I start to walk. Thank you for this awesome video brought my hopes back up to get back walking🙏🏽
I'm glad this video was able to help you, I hope you'll be able to get back on your feet soon!
How r u now
R u wa liking normal
Today is day 1 for PWB in my boot. This was incredibly helpful and inspiring. Thank you!
How are you doing now?
@@ladypink3473 some days are better than others. I’m never pain free but the swelling has improved considerably and I’ve been able to start wearing real shoes again. Even a slight kitten heal. I had a displaced trimalleour fracture.
@@havis4ever407 glad to hear you’re doing better!!
This gives me hope. Love you🥺
I'm happy I was able to help :)
Thank you for sharing. I’m exactly 6 weeks post op and I was told I could start weight bearing and pt today. It definitely feels like a long road but you made it seem so much more possible and realistic. Thank you
Thank you for sharing this!!! I’m 5 weeks post ankle ORIF and both excited and scared to start trying to walk again in a few weeks.
I just ankle ORIF a few days ago. Hope you are doing great.🙂
Fractured my right ankle badly in a car accident in 2.26.21 and loved how your did day-by-day! Great job at staying at it! 👏🏽
Thank you! Best of luck with your recovery :)
Hope you are doing well.
Thank you for your video. I am walking back on my boots and crutches. I am on Day 2 soo excited 😊.
I'm at DAY 3 after my surgeon told me I could start walking on my leg again and I seem to be tracking with your video exactly. I went to the barber today to get a haircut and was able to move about ok but I still need the crutches. Similar situation to you. Broke my ankle in 3 places too. Tried to take a step today without the crutches and wasn't successful. I'm watching your video everyday to try and sync my progress to yours. Thanks for this video. It is soooooo helpful.
it so encouraging to hear other people's stories on progress. my leg is gaining stability day by day. my Physio wined me off boot and crutches are only for outside now. week 8 after surgery and week three after cast removal.
@@zoemabaso599 - Wow. I'm just the opposite. Done with the crutches but can't get rid of the boot. Tried a pair of sandals (loose fitting for the swelling) today but it didn't go well. Pain and balance problems. Can't return to driving until I get back into shoes. Can't rush it either. It's a challenge. Good luck. This isn't easy.
Thank you for making this video. It was a YT recommendation cuz I also broke my ankle in three places and had surgery also with lots of hardware early last month. I just got the okay from my doctor to put my full weight on it while using crutches and wearing a boot.
Well done sister. Proud of you 💪💪🙏
Thank you for this video, very informative! I start this tomorrow.
Hey I have just began in a boot I have to wear for 6 weeks I’m 2 weeks post op it’s glad to see you get better :) and thanks for sharing as it gives me hope
I'm glad the video helped you, best of luck with your recovery!
This honestly gave me so much hope! I cried last night as I was watching this. I can’t wait to get my boot and start walking again 😭
Hey! Any updates ? I just got my cam boot and I’m not doing a very good job 😅 but I’ll assume it’s normal ?
@@DannyWifi hey! Yes I was in the boot for a month and now I’m finally walking with both of my shoes. My foot still gets swollen so compression socks are a must for me. Still feel a bit pressure as I’m walking but glad to be finally on both of my feet!
@@vndrevj Thank you for the response and congratulations! That’s awesome news. I have to use it for a month also, and I get kind of scared applying pressure, but to hear you have both shoes on is definitely worth it and motivational. I do get swollen also, so I’ll definitely look into those compression socks. I hope your journey continues to go smoothly🙏
@@DannyWifi you too dude you got this! Hang in there ✌🏻
Any advice i have my camboot on yesterday i feel very uncomfortable when i remove it..2weeks po Orif..any advice greatly appreciated
This helped me so much. I had reconstruction surgery on my foot to fix my arch, and some tendons on 12/28, it's now 2/9. I have xrays done on the 17th to see if I'll be allowed to put weight on it yet. To be honest, I've been putting a small amount of weight on it just enough to keep the joints loose so they don't contract. I was telling my husband there's no way I'll be ready to put weight on it by march 1st when I return to work. This gives me hope!
How are you doing now?
Thankyou for sharing this 💚
I found the hardest part after wearing the boot was to keep my toes down when I walk. It's funny having to learn to rewalk but awesome what the body can do 😍
Great job.. i cant wait to walk soon. Still recovering
Thankyoufor this informative and inspiring video. My greatest frustration is that my surgical team only tell me about the next immediate stage. Not allowing me to plan for my recovery long term.
I also broke my ankle in three places in July. I was given a boot at six weeks and told to go start mobilising. I normally like to be spontaneous in life but with this experience, I craved very specific instructions. Left to my own devices, I took to UA-cam and just wanted to say that your post is the most motivational for me. I'm four days in to taking my first steps and increasing the number each day. I know you are now walking (yay) and you have been great at responding to all the questions asked, so I hope I'm not repeating but it would be great to know how much you practised each day? I started with two lengths of my favourite big rug and double it every day but I'm wondering if I should be doing much more? I don't get to see a physio for another three weeks. My niece made me a great soundtrack of songs
about walking for my rug endeavours. Take care and thank you for sharing your experience.
Did u have trimalleolar fracture
How are u now
Able to walk normal
I hope everything went well for you and your walking perfectly now! I just had my surgery yesterday, it is SO PAINFUL! I just can't wait to be able to recover from this mentally exhausting injury. I'd love to hear your rug remix lol, you got 1 awesome niece there😊😉😄😇
They supposed to give you a physio appointment, I was craving it after 1 week in boot, had a phone appointment and in 6 weeks appointment, in the meantime they gave me exercises, if they don’t give it to you good to speak to a physical therapist. It will ease our minds. I must say after 1 week in boot it is improving nicely, just keep going and will improve
I've had 2 ankle injuries. One required surgery. The struggle is definitely real, but taking it day by day mentally is what it takes. The platforms to add to your shoe is a MUST to help walking with the boot *can be purchased from Amazon & returned when no longer needed.
Or... maybe since you used it you just keep it. What is wrong with people? This isn't a free rental program
@Hammer.J.Helmer why keep something you don't have anymore use for?
@@Jzo127 I didn't say you had to keep it. I said it was scummy to return it. Pass it along, put it in a thrift store, put it on Facebook Marketplace... but returning things to the seller after you have used them is scummy.
I broke my ankle 8 weeks ago both tibula and fibula snapped off my ankle and I dislocated it, got plate and screws put in, couldn't walk had lost confidence, by week 4 I decided as x-rays showed ankle healing to start exercising it myself to stop the tightness, got moon boot off week 6 started weight bearing straight away, soreness but over the last week went from two crutches and going up and down stairs on my bum to one crutch and walking up and down stairs fine, I can walk without crutches for short periods of time and apart from back of ankle causing pain been fine got a limp walking without crutches but at least I can do it, got my first physio session next week after 3 weeks out the moon boot but she can help with the back of my ankle didn't feel the need to sit doing nothing for 3 weeks waiting on physio keep going it all comes back to you
I'm 2 days post ORIF and i can't even describe how bad it hurts. I'm trying to stay positive as much as possible but i can't think straight with this pain. I'm always moody and the pain makes me someone who is intolerable. I'm lucky to have supportive family and friends by my side. I don't want to cry anymore but it's so hard:(
I had ankle ORIF on 2/24/21 and this gives me so much hope. Thanks friend! I hope you’re much better now❤️🤗
I am feeling much much better, thank you! I’m glad I was able to help, best of luck with your recovery :)
Hey curious but how long did it take til you can drive after?
@@Salcheech I don’t remember exactly but I want to say around a week after I switched to an ankle brace? So maybe 9ish weeks after surgery? Definitely talk to your doctor/physical therapist though because they’ll have a better idea of when you’ll be ready for that
@@lua4037 I appreciate that! I just started weight bearing the last 2 days at 50% - 8 weeks out. Dr said I should be 100% weight bearing next week hopefully lol but we’ll see. Either way I appreciate your video and hope you’re recovering well 🥺
@@Salcheech Hey thanks for sharing that info. May I ask, how can a person tell what percentage they are weight bearing? Thanks 🙂
Wow! this is encouraging. On my 9th week of fracture. Just started applying weight on tibia and fibula fracture, glad to know that within 30 days I'll be on my two feet. Thanks for the video
I just took off my cast. Feeling good. My ankles are still hurting but can't wait to completely engage in my normal activities.
@@kabbashirley2607 So exciting! I hope your recovery is going well :)
It hurts so much to walk on my foot. Did you also have lacerations to the ankle?
@@missfreshair yes. So very badly. I kept using my crutches. My ankle was also affected, I did therapy on my on at home, the motion is not as it used to be before but I can do my workouts at home now without.
Thank you for posting this! I’m also trying to get rid of my limping and I was wondering how long it would take. I just got out of a boot last week. Everyday I’m making small progress
I'm 2 weeks past from my ankle surgery and my Ortho put me in a boot instead of a cast because of how well my body is healing (stay off the pain medication as much as you can people! It'll suck at times, but you'll be shocked how much better and faster your body will heal). I get to start moving my ankle to strengthen the muscles in it now and start weight bearing in 3 weeks. This gave me so much hope for getting to full weight bearing quickly. My Ortho told me he wants to see me walking in the boot without crutches by my next visit in a month, so this video shows me that it's definitely a realistic timeline for that! Thanks so much!
I'm glad this video has helped you, best of luck with your recovery!
Hey Josh, thanks for that info and advice. Hope everything has progressed well. I recently had surgery.
@@user-wb2yv7ll9d anytime! I just recently hit my 1 year anniversary since surgery and I've made a full recovery. Stay focused on your goal (walking again) and do everything your doctor recommends. Don't try to rush yourself. Once you get to the PT phase, go through it for a couple months. They will give you some good exercises to regain your strength and mobility.
@@JHSmithmusic That's awesome to hear, really appreciate the advice! Did you do anything specific as far as nutrition throughout the period you were healing? Thanks 🙂
@@user-wb2yv7ll9d I took magnesium supplements, vitamin b, k & zinc. I also ate a fairly clean diet with plenty of protein and clean carbs.
I have to wait at least 4 weeks for I can try-out to start walking again. This video gives me hope
How are you now?
What a nice video. Im 2 weeks away from walk again after I broke my calcaneus. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome- good luck with your recovery!
I now have a cast wrap around me that protects the repaired shattered foot, hoping to walk like you after 6 week. This is truly motivational.
How are you now?
@@scratch8954 can walk without crutches but still is limping and it hurts like hell.
@@scratch8954I can walk without crutches, but can’t run can’t tip toe. Still sharp pain inside after any exercise. Going to do another surgery soon to remove all the hardware, hopefully it can get better.
Thank you so much for posting this. At sea about weather I am improving too slowly or what to expect. Did you have the shoe lift devise on your intact foot while in the boot, and how long did you walk at a time, or did you break it up into sessions? It’s a horrendous ordeal emotionally as much as physically, in my opinion, and having others share their experience is a huge help.Thank you.
I’m 7 weeks post-op ORIF and just got my cast removed today and now have a boot. Your progress is amazing. Did you have physical therapy as well?
This is my first day out of a cast and into a boot and I cried thinking how am I ever going to walk , seems impossible at this moment but watching this gave me hope. I still have a long way to go but hopefully by the summer I'll be ready 🤞🤗 thank you
Are you bearing weight?
I just had surgery 3 weeks ago and check in with the doctor in 3 more weeks to start PT (hopefully) I was put in a boot.
@@ladypink3473 I am, I'm.alreadybwalking with the boot, I have to transition to shoe soon, still hurts a lot but at least the boot gives me a nice support, now with shoe only that's a whole different story, I'm scared but we'll see 🤷🏻♀️
@@andreaordonezc thank you for sharing. Hope you’re walking by summer. What did you break if you don’t mind me asking?
@@ladypink3473 I had a bimalleolar ankle fracture 🥴
Wow this gave me some hope! I have my 6 week post op appointment next week I had 3 broken bones in my ankle. Thanks for the video 🙂
I'm glad it was able to help! I hope your recovery is going well :)
How are you?
Awesome video. Provides hope and goals.
This video motivates me so much recently broke my ankle I’m six weeks healed. About to get the green light to start walking again amazed at your progress in a months time hope I can do the same.
Hope you are doing great.
Great video, loved it! Thanks! ❤
Thank you so much for making this video!!
How much healing had your bones done by the point you started filming this video?
Please post a update!! I just broke my ankle this is so much motivation I’d love to see how you walk today!!
How are you??
thank you for showing. at least have an idea what to expect
this video gives me hope with my sprained ankle
Thank you for this. I just had my cast taken off today. I'm at 6 weeks after surgery. Now I'm in the full boot. I start PT next week. It would be so nice to be regular shoes in 30 days.
How are you now?
@scratch8954 I'm back at work. Been back for about 5-6 weeks now. I'm still doing physical therapy twice a week, which is helping. Although if I'm on my leg for too long, it starts to throb. Then at the end of the day, after working for 8 hrs in a Deli department, I end up going home and icing my leg for a little while. That definitely helps. I have noticed worse days than others.
Congratulations! I had broken foot bones and Linsfranc ligament injury, get my cast off in a few days. Nervous and excited! Are you wearing compression sock?
Hi! Thank you for this. Can you upload an update video of your ankle?? I had almost the exact same injury, broken in 3 places with lots of hardware!
Thank you am on 20 percent weight bearing trying to run this helped out alot
Very encouraging. Thanks.