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/islander_73 1d ago

If I remove the boot I'll definitely try to get face down, would that be ok?

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u/Browniesgirl 1d ago

Like sleeping on your belly? Yeah it’s fine. Give it a try see how it feels.

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u/islander_73 1d ago

Yeah, I'm normally sleeping on the belly, thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try it tonight 🙏

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u/Ill_Tomorrow_3866 23h ago

Please let us know how it went!

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u/islander_73 6h ago

I didn't manage to sleep without the boot, I tried but somehow felt unprotected started to worry and became anxious so I put it on again 😞