Signs 22 April 2026 And Update

Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/

I saw this sign when I was last at the physio and I really liked it. Very apt!! 

I had my hospital appointment today and got discharged. He was happy with my progress and was amazed at how well I am doing after 4.5 months and considering how serious the injury was. He was impressed I was walking unaided too! He said to continue with the physio for the next few months at least. He said whatever I am doing to keep doing it as I am doing so well and regaining movement in the ankle! He did say, though, it'll never be back to 100% but we are aiming for 70% or 80%. I said to him I am walking and driving and happy to be able to do this. So all in all a good report. 

Ankle Update

 

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.

Update

I had my appointment at the hospital today. I can now start to weight bear and walk on it. The doctor said 25% then build it up over the weeks. It isn't healing internally as fast as they'd like but he put that down to my age. Externally the wounds are doing well and I can have a proper shower or bath now. I don't need to wear the moonboot unless I am walking. I have to go back in a month and half and they will check my progress. The doctor referred me to the physio, so waiting for that appointment to come through. I also asked him when I can start driving again and he said I'll let you know at the next appointment! I have to keep moving it now and I have been moving it while sitting and doing a wee bit of walking in the house and let me tell you, it's really sore. Which is to expected, I was told! Here is a photo of my X-Ray, check out all that metal work!!

Worst Christmas Ever?

I'd like to thank everyone for your lovely comments and thanks to the few people who emailed me too.

Since my last post I have had a further surgery. Something called ORIF which stands for Open reduction and internal fixation. I was unconscious for this operation and it lasted for just over 7 hours. I didn't do very well and they monitored me for 2 days. By the second day my vitals were stable and I saw the Doctor and physiotherapy. As my health got better they decided it was time to discharge me. I left the hospital on 4th of December. I could not walk and had to hobble with a zimmer. The hospital gave me some other aids for the house, but not many. They said I didn't need calcium, but I decided to order it anyway as calcium is essential for bones and I am dairy free. I struggled the first few days and then my partner decided to walk out on me and my daughter. More heartbreak. I honestly couldn't believe it. He said he would help where he can and we are trying to work things out just now. I am hopeful.

I've had a few appointments at the hospital, an ambulance has had to take me as I cannot get out my house due to stairs. The doctor showed me the xray and it turns out I have several plates and at least 19 screws in my ankle and leg. I am sick and tired of nurses, doctors and specialists telling me how serious and traumatic my injury is. At one of my appointments they removed the cast and I am wearing a moon boot now, which isn't at all comfortable. I cannot put any weight on my left leg. So hopping about on my right is tiring. 

I have another appointment in the middle of January. I am hoping for good news that I can put weight on the ankle and learn to walk again.

Between my injury and partner, this has been the worst Christmas I have ever had. I still cannot walk and need the zimmer and crutches.

I have lots of photos so will get back to posting. My Blogging hope for this year was to post ever day, which I didn't manage, so I am hoping for that for 2026 and a good recovery too.

If anyone has had a similar injury advice is welcome and hope too. Thanks everyone.

Update

Had an operation on Friday afternoon. They put pins into my leg to try and hold the ankle into place. I need to get more operations.

It is very sore!

Thanks for all the lovely comments.

In Hospital

Hi everyone. I am in hospital with a broken ankle. Waiting on treatment. Hoping to get home tomorrow. Will keep you posted.