Cleo photobombed the photo on the right!
I had my big appointment at the hospital yesterday. They x-rayed my ankle and then had my appointment with the surgeon. It was good news. The breaks are healing really well and I don't need the moonboot or zimmer frame anymore. He said I need to start walking properly now and I don't really need to use the crutches in the house but must use them outside. He also advised not to wear any ankle supports or the likes. Keep it moving and work with the physio. He did say I'd have the pins and plates in for life, unless they cause me any issues down the line. I see him again in aboout 8 weeks and that might be my last appointment.
This next bit caused me some grief though and I am glad my friend was there to offer his support. The surgeon went through all the x-rays from day one when it happened and explained it all. Oh my goodness, it was a really, really bad one. I had broken bones in 3 parts and a segmented break in the fibula, that's why I have that big plate holding it together. The tibia was also badly damaged and the ankle ball was fully out of the socket. My foot was basically hanging off. No wonder my main operation lasted so long. Now all that said, I think I've come a long way in the 12 weeks to be able to walk again.
It's just a case of keep it moving and get out walking short distances at first and build up to long distances and to be extra careful. I really hope muscle memory kicks in as I used to do a lot of walking.
Thanks again to everyone for your lovely and positive comments, it really did mean a lot to me and kept me going.
The surgeons did a fantastic job, and so did you. I wish you continued good health and a speedy recovery.
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They really did! Thanks much appreciated :-D
DeleteI am glad you are doing so well and can now start on strengthening your leg. The breaks sound very similar to mine from 20 years ago this month. I have 9 pins, and a large plate in my tibia and a smaller one in my fibula. I also had a screw put right through my ankle to keep it in the socket. That was removed, but the surgeon put the fear of God in me by telling me if I broke the screw it would be a big operation to retrieve the pieces. Needless to say, I was very careful!
ReplyDeleteI hope you continue to do well.
Me too. Yes I have that screw right through me ankle too. It does so very similar. My surgeon said that if my screw broke they would just leave mine in and high chance it will! I am at the nervous stage still. And see hazards everywhere! Thanks Jackie :-D
DeleteWonderful news and lots of hard work. Well done, Ananka.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill :-D
DeleteThat is such great news.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary :-D
Delete...GREAT news, keep doing what the doctors tell you to do.
ReplyDeleteI will Tom, thanks :-D
DeleteThat is really fabulous news, hooray!!! Now then, you also have to practice watching your steps so you don't ever have another fall. I'm so happy to read a good report!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry. Yes indeed, I am still very nervous! :-D
DeleteThey are amazing how they can fix things., so glad you are on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteI know Christine. Modern surgery has come a long way! I was impress. Thanks :-D
DeleteI was just so cheered, and pleased, for you when reading your post and update. The surgeons did such a good job.
ReplyDeleteYes, you have come a long way in the 12 weeks to be able to walk again. Just keep moving and get out walking short distances to start with then slowly building up the distance, but always be careful.
I'm smiling for you and I'm sure you are too :)
All the best Jan
They really did Jan saving my foot and leg. I will, I am very nervous at the minute but that should ease with more walking. Thanks :-D
DeleteSo glad you're healing well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :-D
DeleteMe alegro que estés mejor y cuidate mucho. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :-D
DeleteDear Ananka, this is wonderful! I am so happy that you are on the road to recovery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, slowly but surely :-D
DeleteDear Ananka! Good news about your ankle! I am so happy to hear that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Irina, getting there :-D
Deleteglad you had a good report and that you are healing well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Judee :-D
DeleteThat’s wonderful news Ananka. You certainly have been through it but I am very, very happy for you that you have come so far. Keep healing well my friend. This will soon be behind you and yes a bad memory, but give yourself a big pat on the back. You’ve been a trooper throughout. Big thumb’s up from across the pond.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Denise. Onward and upward and hopefully forgotten about soon! :-D
DeleteHere's to continued good news.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirk, much appreciated :-D
DeleteMommy’s ankle is terrible and she is two months away from seeing a doctor. That boot looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteHopefully it's not too bad until she has to wait. Yes the boot helped with walking but got bad swelling it in! Fingers crossed for your mum :-D
DeleteBom dia Ananka. Obrigado pelas excelentes notícias. Desejo muita saúde e uma boa recuperação. Uma excelente quinta-feira, grande abraço do seu amigo brasileiro.
ReplyDeleteThanks Luiz, really apprciate that :-D
DeleteI am glad that you are making good progress, Ananka, and look forward to your being out in nature again. Unless I missed it, you never did tell us what caused this catastrophic event. Perhaps you don’t want to.
ReplyDeleteThanks David, slowly but surely! I am so excited, I am really looking forward to it.
DeleteI slipped going down a grassy verge...leg went one way and foot the other way. It was horrific. I really cannot remember if I posted about it, I don't think I did.
Oh wow! That indeed is great news! Best wishes for a total recovery soonest! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :-D
DeleteThat's really great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie :-D
DeleteThat sounds awful - but I’m glad it’s healing and you can start walking again.
ReplyDeleteIt really was awful. Slowly but surely! Thanks :-D
DeleteOh, what wonderful news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne :-D
DeleteAnanka, that is great news! I'm so glad you are healing properly and will be able to walk without the boot and frame.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, getting there slowly! :-D
DeleteAnanka uma boa notícia, fique bem bjs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lucimar :-D
DeleteWhat incredible news that the breaks are healing well. I am so glad you can walk around without crutches in the house. You are making incredible progress. I hate that you have had to deal with so much pain, but it is incredible to hear how things are progressing. You are a warrior!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon, I am glad I can walk now considering where I was 13 weeks ago! :-D
DeleteHello, my dear Ananka, I haven't been here for a while. Sorry, but I've been busy with school and therapy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're recovering. That you can now walk at home without crutches.
You need to take care of yourself now so that the rehabilitation can completely heal your fractures, which were very serious.
I'm really glad you're recovering and I wish you a complete recovery with your leg!
Best regards, and have a great new week.
Glad you stopped by now JoAnna. Thank you so much, it will take time to heal and recover and walk properly. But I am glad things are going well :-D
DeleteThis is good news. It sounds like you have been doing everything right and with that you will heal completely. Sending healing energy to you.
ReplyDeleteHeading the right direction and getting there slowly. Much appreciated Nicole, thanks :-D
DeleteSounds like the surgeon did a good job. Great news about not needing the walking aids now, but I imagine the thought must be daunting at first :)
ReplyDeleteI really hope he did! Yes indeed very! Thanks :-D
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