on two feet
i’ve been on two feet for about two week, wow…never thought i would be so shell shocked and nervous moving around…if any one has any tips on over coming the fear of rerupture please send them my way…
i’ve been on two feet for about two week, wow…never thought i would be so shell shocked and nervous moving around…if any one has any tips on over coming the fear of rerupture please send them my way…
January 10th, 2015 at 10:25 am
Dondon, you are much further along than I am…..but in the last few weeks I have come to realize that it’s better for me to be a bit nervous/cautious as it helps me be more aware and focused on what I am doing…..and all my effort is a lot more conscious.
My guess is that this may be a better mindset until the injured leg get’s close to par with the other leg in terms of strength/capabilities and over time we build more confidence.
Not sure it helps with the fear….but thought I’d throw out an an alternative perspective….
January 10th, 2015 at 12:29 pm
I agree that it’s good to be nervous and a little extra cautious! Nothing wrong with that. But you also have to trust your body. Your doctor (hopefully) wouldn’t advise you to starting walking on two feet again if they didn’t think you were ready for it. Do what you comfortable with now, don’t be afraid to use your boot if feel safer in it. Have you been going to PT? My therapist has been a good voice in giving me confidence to trust my injured leg.
January 10th, 2015 at 1:34 pm
I think that being cautious is one thing, being fearful is another. I believe you can be cautious based on a fact without being fearful…How does the thought “I could re-rupture” make you feel? Not good? So stop thinking that thought, just stop it. The chances are very very slim…don’t give it your attention or focus, what we focus on increases…if you keep thinking about re-rupture and giving it your attention you’ll stay in a state of fear which is no fun at all. Being cautious and fearful are two different things. You’ve got this! Look how far you’ve come, give yourself a pat on the back and envision a smooth transition to complete and full recovery because I believe that will put a smile on your face and wipe that fear right out.
January 10th, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Think I would be cautiously optimistic…follow the doc and pt instructions, yet listen to your body and use common sense. I have a Rollator walker that I plan on using once the doc tells me I can be weight bearing. It gives some confidence while building up strength. I have used them when I had knee and hip replacement.
I have had PT who pushed me too hard or had me do things I didn’t feel safe doing. I told them so and asked about alternate exercises.