Login

u/Maleficent_Space9570

r/FlatandFlatmatesBLR r/brokenankles
▲ 4 r/brokenankles

Need advice

I am 2 months post surgery, and my doctor said he’ll clear me for weight bearing, but I haven’t started yet, and I need to travel for my sister’s engagement party. I will have to travel a lot, one 1.5 hour flight, then in 2 days 2 hour flight and 4 hour cab journey, and after reaching there, I’ll have to travel to and fro from the venue to the hotel, I’ll also need to come back by 4 hour cab and 2 hour flight, all in one week duration.
I am really confused on if I should be going or not as this is a big event for my sister, I want to be there but also, I can’t walk yet, I’ll have to travel a lot, my sitting tolerance is still not great, I’ll also miss my physio for a week, all of which would slow down my recovery and I can’t walk yet also lose the ROM I’ve gained till now. I am really confused, please help if anyone has travelled with the injury, if I should be going or focusing on my recovery and travel once I can walk a little.

reddit.com
u/Maleficent_Space9570 — 3 days ago
▲ 6 r/brokenankles

6 weeks post ORIF

Hey everyone,
I guess I’m officially part of the broken ankle club now.
About 6.5 weeks ago, I was on a surfing trip with friends when I wiped out, twisted my ankle, and managed to slam it into my surfboard. To make things more interesting, this happened in a small beach town with very limited medical facilities, so I ended up taking a 7–8 hour ambulance ride back to the city before I could get proper treatment.
I eventually had surgery:
ORIF of the medial malleolus (TBW) + ORIF of the fibula (plate fixation) + syndesmosis fixation with a TightRope (left ankle).
My surgeon has me non-weight-bearing for 8 weeks, so right now I’m in that frustrating stage where recovery feels both incredibly slow and all-consuming.
What I’ve noticed from reading posts here is that, for many of us, the mental battle can be harder than the physical one. I was diagnosed with anxiety long before the accident, and running was always my outlet. Whenever life got overwhelming, I’d go for a run and feel better. Since the injury, that’s no longer an option, and honestly, that’s been one of the toughest parts.
My brain has become an expert at catastrophizing every little sensation. One day I’m convinced I’ve displaced a screw. The next day I’m sure a plate is pushing through my skin. Then there’s the burning, the aches, the random pains that send me down an internet rabbit hole. Rationally, I know healing isn’t linear, but some days it’s hard to convince myself of that.
So I wanted to introduce myself and connect with others who are going through (or have gone through) something similar.
What has been the hardest part of your recovery?
When did things start feeling normal again, physically or mentally?
And for those who struggled with anxiety during recovery, what helped?
Looking forward to hearing your stories. This community has already helped me feel a little less alone.

u/Maleficent_Space9570 — 16 days ago