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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I 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.
Wonderful news and lots of hard work. Well done, Ananka.
ReplyDeleteThat is such great news.
ReplyDelete...GREAT news, keep doing what the doctors tell you to do.
ReplyDeleteThat 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!
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing how they can fix things., so glad you are on the road to recovery.
ReplyDeleteI 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
So glad you're healing well!
ReplyDeleteMe alegro que estés mejor y cuidate mucho. Te mando un beso.
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