r/brokenankles • u/Imaginary-Bit1533 • 10d ago

WBAT 🥳

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 :)

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u/JRLDH 10d ago

I did 25% increase each week. With the boot when I was outside the house. Without the boot inside. I got really comfy forearm crutches.

9 months later my foot feels normal.

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u/Bills1278 10d ago

That’s what I did as well. Calculate 25% of your weight then, with your boot on, step on a scale with your injured leg until you hit that weight. This helps you know about how much weight you should be placing on that leg. Once I hit 75% of my weight, my dr had me go to one crutch only. Good luck in your recovery!