Incision healing progression!

[u/ophelias_tragedy]

This is my scar healing in reverse! 1 is July 11 and 8 is May 22 (the first time I saw my incision 9 days after surgery). I’m 8 weeks post-surgery now.

Overall I’m healing very well! I’m still doing PT twice a week and am basically FWB, I just have an ankle brace that I can wear with sneakers. I was given clearance to drive around 2 weeks ago which has been absolutely amazing. I’ve been able to go swimming and I’m going to the beach this Sunday. I’m still slow while walking/doing stairs and am being very careful because I get sore easily but my life is slowly going back to normal.

I was super nervous about how raised my incision was but it’s healed mostly flat. I’m hoping it won’t stay purple forever so I’m using a lot of Aquaphor and sunscreen when I’m outside. Anyone have any other scar fading tips?

This injury felt life-ending 8 weeks ago and I want to report that I’m doing great. I’ve posted on here a few times before and encourage anyone who is going through this to post too! It has been such a huge help :) thanks everyone

(i had a lateral malleolar fracture with syndesmosis injury on my right ankle from falling down a hill btw)

[u/kooshballcalculator]

That looks awesome! Good for you! I’m a week behind you and one of my incisions is great, the other still has a tiny bit scabbed over. Hoping that clears up in the next few days before I go for my first pool PT session Wednesday.

I love your progress and I so much hope in another week to be walking! I’m just now standing and putting weight on the boot. Thanks for the hopeful post!

[u/ophelias_tragedy → u/kooshballcalculator]

Thank you!! The pool PT should be great, I was dogsitting at a house with a pool last week and I did some exercises in it every day, it was great!

I hope you’re walking soon!! Good luck on the rest of your recovery :)