I went to the fracture clinic yesterday, so finally got to find out in good English what my injuries were. The French did a good job with the screws in my ankle, and my fibula is broken half way down. I am now in an inflatable boot for the next three weeks and can gradually increase the weight I put on it. Then it will be a period of rehabilitation. The shoulder and ribs are healing so walking with the zimmer frame is easier and and I can manage short distances with crutches. So all heading in the right direction.
A FAV! That is good news! Is a Zimmer frame the same thing as a walker? An inflatable boot sounds better too! I broke my foot once and did not need surgery. However, by the time they took my cast off, my foot was swollen, shiny and numb. I had developed complex regional pain syndrome and the doctor looked nervous! With physical therapy, it did go away...
@bob65 Wonderful news, Bob! When I broke my foot, I had to keep weight off it for 6 weeks and was stuck in a solid cast, which slowed my progress! You are doing great!
May 4th, 2018
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