I’m Screwed

[NanaCC]

Had my first appt post surgery which was 3 weeks ago. First time seeing the scar had new X-rays dr showed how nicely aligned my ankle is now. Only took a plate and 7 SCREWS. Love this Dr I see him again in two weeks he gave me PT orders told me to have my first appt scheduled for the day after I see him he said your not going to get stiff on me, got to get you moving. Non weight bearing for 8 more weeks. Can’t tell you how much this wheelchair has saved me. Stay strong my friends get out and walk I love fall my favorite season. Peace ☮️

[Humbrd]

Glad to hear your surgery went well! 7 screws, wow. Keep moving and doing your therapy.

[jimeka]

Do you keep the plate and screws in permanently or after time will they remove them. ?

Hopefully you will be able to weight bear for Christmas, enjoy PT. 🤗

[NanaCC in reply to jimeka]

I asked dr said they stay what could he say I hope so.

[Sandydemop]

hey CC, glad you’re doing better. I never realized how important ankles are before! Are you still doing the kitchen renovations?

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hang in there NanaCC ! Good luck with your pt... (the torture chamber🤣) Listen to your dr tho! 🤗💕🌠🎃

[NanaCC]

Bring it on I will listen everyone don’t want my ankle to hinder me.

[falalalala in reply to NanaCC]

😀

[leking1]

Best of luck to you!

[goatgal]

You'll be fine. The break and repair match mine done in 2018. It's a long recovery (my surgeon said about 2 years), but PT, grit, and determination create a functional ankle. The scars on both sides of my ankle aren't pretty (but who cares?) and took a long time to heal, but I am still fully mobile: walking, gardening, doing what needs to be done.

[NanaCC in reply to goatgal]

thank you just what I need to hear bless you

[MsBoo]

Hey there NanaCC.. I too have a plate and screws and a twist of metal goin up the small bone of my lower leg.. Do the PT! It is essential.. I know it will be hard to keep any weight off that leg.. but ya gotta.. it will screw every thing up if y ou don't..

Best wishes for a full recovery ....!!!! 👍👍🥰🥰

[NanaCC in reply to MsBoo]

thank u for that I will do PT anything they tell me MS is bad enough it’s what caused me to fall. Wheelchair has been a blessing but I hate it I resisted even getting one to me it’s like waving the white flag to MS saying you win. For that I am so motivated to be able to put it in the attic as soon as I can.

[Sandydemop in reply to NanaCC]

i understand the desire to never see your wheel chair again. but glad it's there if you need it.

[Tazmanian]

enjoy pt I've been going for years and it will never end

thank God it keeps me moving

[mrsmike9]

He's right about keeping it moving. When I broke my upper arm I was afraid to move it after the dr. said it was okay to. I ended up with frozen shoulder and they had to do a surgery to remove scar tissue! So wiggle it as they instruct!

[NanaCC in reply to mrsmike9]

ouch

[Mollyabigail]

I am so glad your recovery is moving in the right direction. Keep moving with PT. You're doing well! 👏

[Brindisi1]

prayers for good

[BlanketTime1]

i'm glad to hear you're healing well. thx for the update🤗.

[kycmary]

Hope you heal up fast & pt isn't too rough Mary

[twooldcrows]

so glad all went well now to keep it that way ...do what they say to keep it moving ...