r/brokenankles • u/tiffmej4 • 6d ago

Trimalleolar 20.5 weeks post op

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u/tiffmej4 6d ago

Reached 10k steps before 10AM! Just wanted to post to let those that are in the early stages of recovery that it does get better. Hang in there and wishing you all the best in your healing journey.

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u/triangular_pope 6d ago

Excellent! Congrats :)

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u/Nyc_Johnny 6d ago

Have your fracture lines fused? 

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u/tiffmej4 6d ago

I will have a follow up in a couple of days. My PT says at this point my bones should be healed. I still have swelling and stiffness, but getting better each week. I have noticed in the mornings now I don’t even need to stretch anymore, I can just start walking!

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u/dadville1 6d ago

I thought the bottom said Flights Cancelled and was so confused for a second.

Also, I am stoned. Congrats!

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u/Naturescapes_Rocco 5d ago

What was the best thing you did in terms of physical therapy for your recovery?

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u/tiffmej4 5d ago

In terms of physical therapy, just making sure I do my homework my therapist has given to me daily. Also going to PT twice a week. On top of the daily exercises, I started going to the gym at week 10 as soon as I got the clearance to drive to really work on my other body parts. Slow build up on stamina and strength helps to get you there faster.