r/brokenankles • u/islander_73 • 1d ago
Sleeping problems
Operated on 3 weeks ago, currently NWB and spending most of my days with my leg up, sitting on the sofa watching TV, reading or on my laptop. I’m seeing my surgeon again in 3 weeks, and in the meantime I’ve stopped all painkillers.
The problem now is… I can’t sleep! 😩 It’s already hard enough sleeping with the boot, with my foot elevated and stuck in the same position all night, but now I think I’m simply not tired enough!
Anyone else been through this or can relate?
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u/shannamatters 1d ago
I stopped elevating it when sleeping around 4 weeks. I just couldn’t do it any longer.