Sports Injuries Support Group

Hey guys im new to this support group. I just recently had surgery on my ankle at the end of september the 28th to be exact.I have a plate and 9 screws in my left ankle. my doc wanted to release me soon after the surgery as outpatient but the pain was so unbearable i stayed 2 days, i also had a block in my feet to numb my nerves and that was the worst pain of it all. I have not been able to bear any weight on it since and its driving me crazy. im looking for people who also have had this surgery who can help me out with this pain and the mental stress with not being able to do anything. i have been depressed because im not used to just being immobile.... what i wanna know is how long did it take for you to get through with this recovery and how did you deal with it mentally? im ready to walk on it but my doctor say no weight bearing at all. I have a boot and it is so uncomfortable. i dont take any pain meds because the two i was taking made me nauseated so im just beain the pain. and also were u able to move any of your toes. i can move them but the big toe its very painful.



please help
Posted on 10/20/09, 09:10 pm