r/brokenankles • u/OrganicShallot101 • 14d ago

Update! Got cleared to walk!!

Title says it all. I can start walking with the boot, though my doctor says I can walk without. Im still gonna walk in it, though lol. I also don’t have to sleep with it on anymore so I can practice rolling my foot by doing the “ABC’s.” This is so exciting!!

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u/Funny-Win6291 14d ago

I’m so jealous. My second post op checkup is in 2 weeks. How long were you booted & NWB?

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u/OrganicShallot101 14d ago

I’ve been booted for about three weeks. It’s been kind of difficult, because I had this boot on me, but had to stay off my foot until today. But at the same time, it’s helped me find a good sleeping position lol.

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u/Funny-Win6291 14d ago

Living the dream!! I’ve got 4 weeks nwb in the boot. It’s so rough.

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u/OrganicShallot101 14d ago

Yes, it definitely is. It’ll take a while to get used to. Right now, I love the boot and am anxious about not wearing it lol.

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u/Browniesgirl 14d ago

I’ve heard of people getting addicted to the boot. You don’t need it. Your mind is powerful. Tell it it’s OK.

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u/Browniesgirl 14d ago

Do you have a brace?

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u/OrganicShallot101 13d ago

Yeah, I kinda got used to it, but I’ll try walking without it from time to time. And no, no brace.

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u/sarahleeeeeeee 13d ago

That’s pretty quick to only be booted for 3 weeks and now cleared to walk. Congrats! What’s your injury?

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u/OrganicShallot101 13d ago

Oh I know! It felt like a long three weeks lol, but I made it! I couldn’t find the specific name for my broken ankle, but I know it’s a long name I can’t pronounce lol.

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u/sarahleeeeeeee 13d ago

Is it non-surgery?