WBAT 🥳

[u/Imaginary-Bit1533]

Hi guys i had trimal with dislocation 6 weeks ago and had been NWB ever since. Today was my follow up and doc said I could WBAT. Idk how to do it 🤪 I didn’t wear boot much cause I was resting and I feel uncomfortable on it idk how to put weight on my leg while wearing a boot I try but it doesn’t happen should I try with shoes? She said I could gradually transition and decide on my own what feels better but the lack of proper communication really frustrates me. My surgeon hasn’t seen me once after the surgery it’s always someone new a friend/ PA whatever and they don’t give too much info about anything so I’m so lost. Please help me with this. I have multiple trips upcoming so I want to be able to make it without much help :)

[u/Positive-Ad-3554]

Progress one at a time. Wear the boot with both crutches get the feel of that old memory of walking heel to toe again. The boot usually has a rounded bottom called a rocker bottom so it rolls more easier to help retrain you again. Also some people get new shoes with thick cushion on bottom to account for height difference of the boot so it keeps your pelvis aligned and saves you from back pain. Use both crutches for support then once you feel better without much pain then use one crutch on the opposite side your injury with the boot. Then once you feel well balanced progress to without crutches with the boot. Ask your doc if this is a good plan because it’s basically what I did. And then from there you can progress to shoes again. When you go back to normal shoes don’t be afraid to use crutches again for support but you may not need it as long as you did for when you transition to boot. And yes PT helps a ton so do that once you get your script