Im so ready to start walkin

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I can stand up without my crutches for a good period of time. Wednesday will make 6 weeks since my surgery .i am so tempted to make my first step i feel like i can do it but i dont want to damage any thing i be puttin a little weight on my leg it feel so much better without my boot im so happy i dont have yo wear it anymore all day i move my ankle

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Did you have an ankle replacement Shantell?

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Hi Shantell, that is great news!  Sounds like you're doing really good.  And you are smart to move your ankle.  I was in the boot for so long, my ankle has seem to have frozen.  I've only been out of the boot for a few weeks, so maybe eventually, it will start moving again.

I think your doctor will be thrilled with your progress!  And I'm glad you're out of the boot. 

Beth

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I mean no

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Great news. Once you can do weight bearig try walking in sand. So helpful improves range of motion and strength. 

 

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Shantell, all I can say is listen to your dr. Do not rush things. Yes we all want walk, be free if all the equipment. But, don't. You will b better off with patience. This is not easy, but u can do it.

Karran

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What did you have done shantell03710

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Hope, I know your comment was directed at Shantell, but I wanted to thank you so much, for that suggestion as well!  I have no ROM and we have a very small greenhouse that has sand it in!  I should try that.  So, thanks! 

Beth

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Hey leigh2420

I broke my ankle in two places i have 6 screws and some plates.

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Thanks i'm going to wait to i go back to my but he said i can put a little weight on it.i go back on thursday..thanks alot

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Thanks and i will

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Thanks..i think being in that boot and never takin it off will make your ankle stiff..when i was in the boot i took it off for maybe 2 hrs to move it around some nights i slept without it but wen my doc found out he told me to keep it on ..i think that if u massage it everyday it will get back right good luck

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Shantell, I look forward to hearing what the dr says on Thursday. But please take care of yourself until then.

Karran

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Slowly but surely the soft sand works the ankle in Every direction.

Don't over do and take baby steps.

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Thanks