Broken ankle in 3 places, plate 3 pins one side 2 screws the other

Hi Anna

That was encouraging- my hubby was home at lunch time today and took me out for lunch in the wheelchair and some fresh air to lift my mood. I will endeavour to listen to my body do as the professionals request and tap into this forum thank you

Oooh I would get so arsey when someone knocked on door, didn't they know how long it would take me to get there!!! Just getting up from chair was and a mission itself, crutches flying about as if they were possessed!!

If I was expecting a parcel I would virtually sit by front door and wait for it with door unlocked ready.

Makes me realise how far I've come.

Hi Dawn, when I was in the boot and could not walk much, I had some outings in a wheelchair to pubs, gardens, shops and even to a cinema. Change of scenery and being out of the house definitely help to lift my mood so keep going places. 😊

I never used crutches, just hopped on a good leg with a zinmer frame snd perfected bum/arms down and up the srairs. Whilst I 'invented' various techniques how to do all sorts of things, I had problems at the beginning with negotiating a front door step. I wished I had thought of the above mentioned 'chair trick'. šŸ˜‰šŸ¤”

Appreciate this thread is from 2018 but found it on ChatGPT as I had my ankle surgery two weeks ago - 9 screws and a plate! I’m in the acceptance phase but but scared so looking for inspirational stories. If anyone who has gone through this back in 2018 could share an update, that would be much appreciated.

I cant find your blog ? Please can you provide the link x