Immobility: broken ankle
Since the 20 of Feb, I have been laid up. Had an accident, a Trimalleolar fracture - which means I broke my ankle bones (one ankle) on my right foot. I seriously can sympathize with those who are in this type of immobile situation alot more permanently. It wasn't easy the first week after getting home. It was adjustment all round and I am lucky cos I already had a helper at home for the kids. The break from work, well that's another kind of worry factor. I just kept thinking how long ! Most people hear of breaks but they heal after 2 months or so, but this is not a matter of a sprain, or a hairline fracture. I absolutely could not put the foot down for about 8 weeks. Crutches are tiring, I had to use a set a walking frames cos of steps between the bathroom and room, those were easier to navigate when you had to hop over a step or stand at the basin after you use the toilet. Crutches well, they are a little harder on the balancing act. I was remotely hooked up to the of
