Playlist for the Road to Recovery series: ua-cam.com/play/PLmlUGzI2auFtEHEnjKSWbo2DXgWSkZRx7.html Post-Surgery Buy Recommendations: LightEase Memory Foam Leg Support and Elevation Pillow: amzn.to/3yJSVYS KneeRover Knee Scooter: amzn.to/3jIOYPW Waterproof Leg Cast Cover: amzn.to/3kLNbJ6 Shower Stool: amzn.to/3h3wx6F Adjustable Bed Tray Table: amzn.to/2Vis7kO
Thank you for this ! I am about 1 month out of surgery! I finally have my boot . I enjoyed watching this video. I hope we all heal faster! It’s frustrating not being able to be independent.
Thank you for watching and happy to hear you have graduated to the boot! 🎊 Oh that was the worst of not being able to live your normal life during recovery. Everything just takes 3x longer than normal to do. Definitely be sure to invest the time and energy into physical therapy as it will get you back to a normal life even faster. Best of luck on your continued recovery!!
Thank you for sharing! I had the exact same break. I am a pretty active person who enjoys barre and weight lifting, so when I found out I wouldn’t be back to 100% for about a year I was sad. Plus, a lot of my summer plans got pushed away. I agree the hardest thing is keeping the leg elevated. I want to go have dinner with friends and family, play my instrument, etc which require me to sit and I can’t have the leg up as high as it needs to be. I’m hoping once I get my cast in a week I can spend more time seated!
Just broke my tibia and fibula this past Friday. Going through surgery tomorrow. Just found your videos. Will be following your journey, as I’m just right behind ya. Thank you for your time and energy placed in making this video. This is my first break/surgery.🤙
I’m sorry to hear about your injury, Ronald! Happy to of been some help. It’s a long journey to recovery but if you’re patient and plan ahead it can go a long ways to speeding up your recovery and making it less painful. Wish you all the best in your surgery tomorrow and your road to recovery!
Need the pillow. Posting at 4 am because I can’t sleep, and it’s just because I can’t get my foot and cast positioned right. I ended up getting this thing called a “hands free crutch”. Basically converts you to peg-leg mode without being an amputee lol. Blows the crutches/scooter/walker out of the water.
I'm 5-days post-op - broke both tibea and fisula and across. Was up for about 40 minutes this morning in a wheelchair. Blue toes immediately, and then pain for hours after. I didn't realise extended bed rest would need to be for so long. This was helpful to reset my expectations. Thank you.
You are very welcome, Lisa! I was on strict bed rest with the ankle constantly elevated for a good 5 weeks till I was put in a walking boot. The pain the first week was definitely the worst and got much better 3 weeks after once staples and stitches got removed. My first shower took me about 25 mins and my toes also turned blue as I could feel the pressure build in the ankle. The more it’s elevated, the more you’ll thank yourself. Hang in there as it will get better. Best of luck in your recovery!
Just had ankle surgery I’m having terrible pain no sleep, the ace bandage wrapped around the ankle is too painful anyway I can’t remove the ace bandage for some type of relief
Booked for a Brostrom in 79 days. After 2 years of trying to convince the Canadian healthcare system that I needed it. Top doctor said no problem. But took me 4-5 referrals and constant conservative treatment failures. Frustrating. Especially since I’m actually excited to start recovery 2 months before I even get the surgery!
Thank you for watching, Vera! Graduating to the waking boot is an exciting time to get one step closer to returning to a more “normal” life. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery!
Wish I had that pillow! I am 3 and a half weeks post op and feeling better- just insanely bored. 33 days to go till the cast comes off. I had the same injury and surgery but due to so many problems, I couldn't have the surgery until 6 weeks after the break. So it will 14 weeks of non weight bearing. Ugh! I'd like to add that I got a bedside toilet which has been a godsend. Also, a grabber is necessary!
I heard most people get ankle arthritis after this injury. Hows your ankle doing in regards to that? And what are you doing to prevent the onset of it in the future?
I’m almost 4 weeks out of surgery for trimalleoar fracture and have transitioned from soft cast to boot. Very uncomfortable because my heel doesn’t touch bottom due to the way my ankle was set. 3 plates 12 screws and 6 pins later
I’m really sorry to hear that! I believe it was close to 7 weeks post surgery before I could attempt to put weight on ankle in the boot and about 2 months to be able to walk without assistance in the boot. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery! Go to every PT session and ALWAYS do your homework from those sessions. Will go a long ways to making you feel better.
Thank you very much for your help with all of this! I have a question about what type of fracture you had; you mention ankle and you mention tibia and fibula. Was this a bimalleolar fracture of the ankle? Thanks again!
You are very much welcome - thank you for watching! To answer your question I did break both my tibia and fibula at the end, thus would be considered a bimalleolar fracture.
I'm a teacher and I don't want to miss too much school. How long does it take before you can go back to work after brostrom w/internal brace surgery? Will I be in bed for two weeks?
In the weeks after surgery I did experience a tingly and heat sensation any time I removed my ankle from an elevated position. Get up to use the restroom for 2 mins and it felt like the plates in my ankle were heating up. However, that sensation subsided once into a walking boot. Now 1 year out from surgery I only experience minor tingling when touching or applying pressure to the area (like washing ankle with bar of soap).
Broke my fibula into small pieces and medial melloueos like only the lower par .after suffering from road accident thankfully my tibia was ok ..it's Been 3 months started to walk not so good but i guess i will come over it and i will start my drill playing football like i used to to in college
I’m so sorry to hear that! It certainly is a long road to recovery but all I can say is be patient with the process and take it one day at a time. Took me 2 month to be able to put weight on it, started to walk (similarly) after 3 months and slowly got back into running after 5 months. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery
.Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my ass, but that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Marcus God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
Get a pee bottle/urinal! I don't know why this isn't mentioned as it's the lowest cost item to make things easier. Did you really get up and use your knee scooter every time?
Playlist for the Road to Recovery series: ua-cam.com/play/PLmlUGzI2auFtEHEnjKSWbo2DXgWSkZRx7.html
Post-Surgery Buy Recommendations:
LightEase Memory Foam Leg Support and Elevation Pillow: amzn.to/3yJSVYS
KneeRover Knee Scooter: amzn.to/3jIOYPW
Waterproof Leg Cast Cover: amzn.to/3kLNbJ6
Shower Stool: amzn.to/3h3wx6F
Adjustable Bed Tray Table: amzn.to/2Vis7kO
Thank you for this ! I am about 1 month out of surgery! I finally have my boot . I enjoyed watching this video. I hope we all heal faster! It’s frustrating not being able to be independent.
Thank you for watching and happy to hear you have graduated to the boot! 🎊 Oh that was the worst of not being able to live your normal life during recovery. Everything just takes 3x longer than normal to do. Definitely be sure to invest the time and energy into physical therapy as it will get you back to a normal life even faster. Best of luck on your continued recovery!!
i get my surgery monday
@@stillsake how u doing I just had mine yesterday?
I get surgery tomorrow morning
Thank you for sharing! I had the exact same break. I am a pretty active person who enjoys barre and weight lifting, so when I found out I wouldn’t be back to 100% for about a year I was sad. Plus, a lot of my summer plans got pushed away. I agree the hardest thing is keeping the leg elevated. I want to go have dinner with friends and family, play my instrument, etc which require me to sit and I can’t have the leg up as high as it needs to be. I’m hoping once I get my cast in a week I can spend more time seated!
Just broke my tibia and fibula this past Friday. Going through surgery tomorrow. Just found your videos. Will be following your journey, as I’m just right behind ya. Thank you for your time and energy placed in making this video. This is my first break/surgery.🤙
I’m sorry to hear about your injury, Ronald! Happy to of been some help. It’s a long journey to recovery but if you’re patient and plan ahead it can go a long ways to speeding up your recovery and making it less painful. Wish you all the best in your surgery tomorrow and your road to recovery!
how are u doing now?
How long did recovery take?
Need the pillow. Posting at 4 am because I can’t sleep, and it’s just because I can’t get my foot and cast positioned right.
I ended up getting this thing called a “hands free crutch”. Basically converts you to peg-leg mode without being an amputee lol. Blows the crutches/scooter/walker out of the water.
I am 5 weeks past my very similar ankle surgery. I shattered the ankle doing Brazilian Jujitsu. I’ll definitely be binge watching your videos.
How is the ankle doing?
@@fredydavid1 doing much better. Still have some healing to do but I’ve been back in the gym and working out again.
I'm 5-days post-op - broke both tibea and fisula and across. Was up for about 40 minutes this morning in a wheelchair. Blue toes immediately, and then pain for hours after. I didn't realise extended bed rest would need to be for so long. This was helpful to reset my expectations. Thank you.
You are very welcome, Lisa! I was on strict bed rest with the ankle constantly elevated for a good 5 weeks till I was put in a walking boot. The pain the first week was definitely the worst and got much better 3 weeks after once staples and stitches got removed. My first shower took me about 25 mins and my toes also turned blue as I could feel the pressure build in the ankle. The more it’s elevated, the more you’ll thank yourself. Hang in there as it will get better. Best of luck in your recovery!
I hope you are doing well, I am getting ORIF next week.
Just had ankle surgery I’m having terrible pain no sleep, the ace bandage wrapped around the ankle is too painful anyway I can’t remove the ace bandage for some type of relief
Thank you so much for this information.
Booked for a Brostrom in 79 days. After 2 years of trying to convince the Canadian healthcare system that I needed it. Top doctor said no problem. But took me 4-5 referrals and constant conservative treatment failures. Frustrating. Especially since I’m actually excited to start recovery 2 months before I even get the surgery!
Thanks for sharing your recovery stories as I’m getting my boot in two weeks.
Thank you for watching, Vera! Graduating to the waking boot is an exciting time to get one step closer to returning to a more “normal” life. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery!
Get well soon!!
Thank you!! 😁
Wish I had that pillow! I am 3 and a half weeks post op and feeling better- just insanely bored. 33 days to go till the cast comes off. I had the same injury and surgery but due to so many problems, I couldn't have the surgery until 6 weeks after the break. So it will 14 weeks of non weight bearing. Ugh! I'd like to add that I got a bedside toilet which has been a godsend. Also, a grabber is necessary!
Great recommendations. Ty
You’re welcome - thank you for watching!
Having my brostrom tomorrow. I ordered all of these!
Will certainly thank yourself later! Best of luck on your recovery!
I heard most people get ankle arthritis after this injury. Hows your ankle doing in regards to that? And what are you doing to prevent the onset of it in the future?
Thx for sharing!
Over 220 lbs ? Upgrade your crutches rubber feet. It's on Amazon. The upgrade feet operate a little better with liquid/dry oil.
I’m almost 4 weeks out of surgery for trimalleoar fracture and have transitioned from soft cast to boot. Very uncomfortable because my heel doesn’t touch bottom due to the way my ankle was set. 3 plates 12 screws and 6 pins later
I’m really sorry to hear that! I believe it was close to 7 weeks post surgery before I could attempt to put weight on ankle in the boot and about 2 months to be able to walk without assistance in the boot. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery! Go to every PT session and ALWAYS do your homework from those sessions. Will go a long ways to making you feel better.
im getting ankle surgery in 11 days and this was very helpful!!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you found it helpful. Best of luck to you, Alyssa, on your surgery and recovery!
@@TannerCoxCPA thank you!!
How are u now
Thank you very much for your help with all of this! I have a question about what type of fracture you had; you mention ankle and you mention tibia and fibula. Was this a bimalleolar fracture of the ankle? Thanks again!
You are very much welcome - thank you for watching! To answer your question I did break both my tibia and fibula at the end, thus would be considered a bimalleolar fracture.
@@TannerCoxCPA Thank you! Are you well-recovered and doing well?
I hope you had a beautiful wedding. Are you doing well with that ankle now?
I'm a teacher and I don't want to miss too much school. How long does it take before you can go back to work after brostrom w/internal brace surgery? Will I be in bed for two weeks?
Hey Man, I'm really sorry that this happened, but did you ever have nerve damage? Like... Hot/Cold Tingly sensations?
In the weeks after surgery I did experience a tingly and heat sensation any time I removed my ankle from an elevated position. Get up to use the restroom for 2 mins and it felt like the plates in my ankle were heating up. However, that sensation subsided once into a walking boot. Now 1 year out from surgery I only experience minor tingling when touching or applying pressure to the area (like washing ankle with bar of soap).
I am experiencing terrible pain and disconfort. 😥 tu for the vd
Thank you for watching. The first week after surgery was certainly not a fun time. Hope you feel better soon!
Getting ankle surgery next month. Did you have to stay a day or two in the hospital ?
I did not for my operation - was just on strict bed rest for 5-6 weeks where I had to keep the ankle elevated 23+ hours a day.
Broke my fibula into small pieces and medial melloueos like only the lower par .after suffering from road accident thankfully my tibia was ok ..it's Been 3 months started to walk not so good but i guess i will come over it and i will start my drill playing football like i used to to in college
I’m so sorry to hear that! It certainly is a long road to recovery but all I can say is be patient with the process and take it one day at a time. Took me 2 month to be able to put weight on it, started to walk (similarly) after 3 months and slowly got back into running after 5 months. Wish you nothing but the best in your recovery
@@TannerCoxCPA i promise i will come back to inform u when I start to run .. ♥️
How are you now?? Please updated please 🙏
.Obviously CPA exam has been a pain in my ass, but that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Marcus God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me
Get a pee bottle/urinal!
I don't know why this isn't mentioned as it's the lowest cost item to make things easier. Did you really get up and use your knee scooter every time?