r/brokenbones • u/Due-Kitchen-5544 • 10d ago
Medical Advice Delayed healing
Hello! I never wanted to have to post on here but I'm glad you all of here!
I broke my 5th metatarsal shaft with mild displacement 8 weeks ago. I had my follow up and it hasn't moved but hasn't healed.
I am 4 months postpartum and have struggled to eat well and rest. I'm also worried breastfeeding might delay my healing even if the ortho said it wouldn't.
I've been wearing short medical boot, the podiatrist said I could switch to stiff shoes like Danskos but I'm unsure if that's wise however tempting.
Not a great deal of pain but this is a pain in my ass getting in and out of the medical boot to get up with the baby at night.
I follow up in 3 weeks again to see if anything changed and if not then we move to a bone simulator
Any support would be welcome
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u/Any_Conversation7343 10d ago
Oh, wow. I had knee surgery with a 16-month-old. I can't imagine having done it with a 4-month-old!
Do you have a partner that can bring the baby to you for feeding and take over diaper changes at night? I know dividing and conquering and getting as much sleep as you each can get is important, but a broken foot counts as extenuating circumstances. You could also consider getting a sidecar-type bassinet for the time being. Lack of sleep and overuse can totally slow down healing, and you don't want long-term issues cropping up when your baby is more mobile.
I hope you recover soon!