Hello - 6 weeks post-op
Hi - I am late to register here - but its a really useful site - so here goes.
I am now 6 weeks post-op & things looking a lot better than in those first few weeks.
Summary of my life as a tripod is:
Part 1 = 1 leg + 2 crutches:
First 3 weeks post op was in a plaster cast. Managed a very small amount of hobbling around NWB on the crutches - but spent what felt like 23 & half hours a day with my foot up.
Managed to get an air-cast boot fitted at 3 weeks - Consultant was initially going for another NWB cast but the Plaster Technician helped convince him of the advantages of the Air-Cast Boot & I am very grateful to him. I started with 3 foam strip wedge in heel and very limited weight bearing - currently on 2 & due to take another out this week.
Part 2 = 1 crutch + 1 leg + 1 Boot
I have been gradually putting more weight on the boot & now progressed to FWB & 1 crutch. It feels very strange, trying to remember how to walk again when your heel is fixed, but it feels like great progress. The leg still gets very tired and needs lots of rest.
I had first physio appointment last week & got some gentle exercises to do and going back next week. Then have Consultant follow up the week after.
It’s been a very frustrating few weeks - but I am very grateful for the great service from NHS (English National Health Service) - and after all its only a few months of my life and - fingers crossed - I should continue to become more mobile as the weeks progress.
Good luck to you all.
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Good luck with your recovery - glad you joined in to tell your story.
Hi hope your recovery is full and quick.
Unfortunately my NHS service was awful was told to put hot and cold compress, after two weeks of agony, just being able to shuffle about, went to see a specialist privately and was in hospital the next day.
But, on the positive side, I have had my cast removed today after 9 weeks in a full cast, sitting here looking at my skinny little leg.
Good luck
Annie