You will be so happy to go and wish you could more often. Its painful. Im told it will take months of recuperation. The recovery time after ankle surgery is usually 6 to 10 weeks. I do think that eventually I may walk properly again (though my left leg is now 2 ins shorter than the right) with slightly less of the awful pain and instability I now feel. Lynda, your story has been so helpful to me. I dont think I would be able to get this far without PT. As anyone who has experienced broken ankle bones can tell you, its an extremely bad break and it doesnt matter how old you are when it happens. Did I want another cast or a boot? I each day I feel more confident and stronger. That means so much to me. Right before going into the OR the nurses told me this was going to be a painful surgery. Creating art and beauty all around me is my passion, and thats what this blog is about. Ali kada su tetive ili ligamenti otrgnuti, moe biti potrebno vie od 3 mjeseca da se potpuno izlijei. Im not sure if its a limp or Im just trying to get my balance. I have been in therapy for 3 weeks..slow, but so helpful. What can I expect after ankle fusion surgery? Thank you again for sharing your story. It has been 7 months post op and I walk with a slight limp, but none at all if I concentrate. Still having trouble walking. Catherine. On the third day I pressed the clutch 100 times, then drove up and down driveway a couple of times. First night i got a full 9 hours sleep without waking for pain relief. Jeannette, I had exactly the same issue with my OS. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. I am walking unaided, but with a slight limp. Im glad this was helpful for you. Thanks for blogging about your broken ankle. Sometimes the foot and ankle were swollen in different areas, probably depending on what type of exercises I was doing. Thank you for your reply. I cant even imagine what thats been like. I broke my ankle August 1, 2018 and it is now February 1,2019 and at times the pain is ridiculous. In the am, there is pain and then after stretching and walking a bit, I can awkwardly walk with out crutches, but after a bit of time, I definitely need the crutch. You might be able to start doing gentle exercises to improve your range of motion, as long as you don't put any weight on the ankle. Ankle arthritis fixing is 12-16 weeks. I started weight-bearing at just over 7 weeks post-op. Some of it feels really good. I returned to work last week still using my knee scooter. By August you should be able to walk down that aisle with a smile because you will be fine once again. Head to my site for: Almost 2 hours of exclusive interviews with: An ortho surgeon, a physical therapist, and a massage therapist. But when the meds wear off. I found your article while doing a search trying to figure out if how much it hurts now that I am FWB is normal. The numbness is almost gone but the lump on my arch remains. I mostly feel pain on the right side of the ankle and the top of the joint. I agree totally with your comment about being an emotional ordeal. Today I did about 2 miles. Debbie, 13 weeks post op and just started putting weight or trying to about 2 weeks ago Im back at work since May 24th but I come home every day and do my exercises from PT. Surgery 10 days later. Tell your therapist what youre planning and he may have suggestions on how to best prepare. I have a scooter, but want to walk. You will need to wear a cast or a boot for 3 to 4 weeks after surgery and be non-weight bearing. Funny how the day (and date) that you broke a leg sticks in your mind like 9-11, Its been almost 3 months since that day only seems like a year! 11/23/15 able to drive, made my first trip to . Thats always a problem being dependent on somebody else to get around. Felt like someone was taking my toes and twisting them to kingdom come. I have been reading that the cast sings close to the bone to protect it from moving. Had cast removed and now WB last Thursday. My pinky toe wouldnt move either, but now it does. Puppy approved! So best of luck to you, and stay positive! Your healthcare provider will give you instructions about how you can move your foot as you recover. Not, its not much fun. How long are you non-weight bearing after ankle fusion? Boot feels awkward but shuffling along with crutches at home. I am now cleared for FWB but am very frustrated because I was expecting to be able to walk soon after clearance. Hope you are doing well and walking now! Had surgery 9/30/16 and been nwb since then. I hope thats helpful and good luck with your recovery! The recovery from this surgery is amazing. I have osteoporosis and I am only 51. Omg Im so glad I came across your article. Thank you too Lynda for creating this page. Thank you so much for your time!! Because Im pregnant they are going to do spinal anesthesia with a nerve block. I am a positive person and know I will get better but I was non weight bearing for 4 months I gained 30 lbs and my ankle looks like Franken foot. They gave me a walker to use for as long as I needed. I am going stir crazy laying here but not being able to work is whats bothering me the most. Good luck with your recovery! I did everything the Dr. and PT told me to do. Thanks for taking the time to respond, Johanna! Surgery Aug 9th (3 plates and 10 screws). When I showed it to my ortho surgeon he said he was going to start recommending it to his patients. Here's a recap of my first month of weight-bearing. It really is one step at a time.. Hi Nancy, Im really sorry to hear about your injury I had the same exact injury and my surgery was November 2016 so its going on 2 years now. Jessica, I had a trimalleolar fracture 1/1/20 and surgery the exact same day as you (1/15/20). You will need to use crutches when walking or climbing stairs as you will not be able to bear weight through the ankle. Most patients feel pain for 2 to 3 days following ankle surgery. My foot hurt all the time but obviously the most when I was putting pressure on it. When you start doing physical therapy and walking, it should start to improve. But I concentrated on all the things I was able to do to promote healing. My ankle used to look like I had a donut around it. I can feel the plate rubbing on the left side of my ankle in the boot. I cannot believe that I would ever want to have another surgery to remove my two plates and twelve screws unless they cause me problems and for four months post accident is too early to really know. I am happy to hear this! I fell forward 2 days ago on both knees and hands still feeling the pain, but dont think I hurt the ankle. As of Feb 20 I am allowed 50% weight barring which I do a few times a day for a few steps. Maybe that would help you too. Almost similar situation. Hi Nasthenka, yes the numbness did go away. Youre at that point where its very frustrating because youre allowed to walk but cant. The left side seems fairly normal and my calf isnt swollen at all. I can put as much weight on it as I can tolerate! By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I really appreciate that, Linda. More posts you may like. Then, he finally had an ankle replacement. I have two plates and 10 screws, two of which are very large. Best of luck to you! And thats going to happen long before August rolls around. Being released by the doctor, I can walk againor can I? You got this Craig! While Im discouraged Im not crutch-free, I see that this is typical. Also curious about the percentage of people who have had the plate and screws removed vs leaving them in. Good luck with your surgery and recovery! My anxiety level has been through the roof from the very beginning of this, since the day I fell out my front door and felt my Ankle break, will I ever be the same.? I wrote about it in some detail. I hate to tell you this but I dont think your ankle will ever return to its normal shape because of all the hardware inside. Its the one good thing thats come out of this horrible experience. Now living in the Caribbean, I live in a house on a 45 degree slope with five sets of Stairs! Ive taken it upon myself to see my chiropractor and massage therapist weekly for the next four weeks to try and get me back in shape. This one comes in a size 10 in the colors white, gray and black. Day by day its develop. Although in a walking boot, one could walk almost immediately afetr sustaining a simple fracture. I had surgery on 4/16 and have a plate with 8 screws on the right side and a big screws on the left. As long as I get there Did anyone have a rumbling sensation by hardware sensation.almost like a pulsating? I have 2 plates and 12 screws. No pain while weight bearing at approximately 50%. I am 6weeks post op tomorrow. I wish I had found it sooner. You will be allowed to walk in a walking boot at that time. Ya I now understand alot more things than I used too! The plate and the other 4 they say will remain. Work hard as you are doing! Got lost in woods walking my dog and fell down a hill and had to be extracted by the fire department. Ask your doctor how often you'll need to have follow-up visits. This is so depressing. Well you have a good attitude about it. I knew that I had osteopenia a few years back and started taking hormones and supplements. Debbie. Keep rereading Lindas post. I can drive no problem. I was happiest when my foot wasnt flopping around too much. Svaka ozljeda i infekcija treba svoje vrijeme da zacijeli. My ankle was stabilized at the ER and I was sent home with instructions to stay off my left leg (non weight bearing or NWB) and keep it elevated while awaiting surgery. Thank you. Three months non weight bearing. There were many ups and downs, many setbacks and little victories, and many times when I despaired of ever being able to walk normally again. Everything else will be easy compared to that. You will most likely need to wear a cast or boot during this time. 5) Getty But its probably more noticeable to me than anyone else. I have had a boot from the beginning and I swear that thing weighs 50 pounds, so I will be very happy when it is finally gone.! Im 2 months in after my surgery and your story sounds so familiar. Most patients will be able to walk on their own by 14 days after the surgery. You wont be able to put your full weight on it for a few months. As a very active person I did not go mad just hang in there it will get better. I dont need support, but I can walk much faster if I use a cane. Why do you have to swim between the flags? And make sure to eat a lot of protein. Youre welcome, Scott! It is important to follow up as prescribed with your doctor. Im still in a lot of pain and on opioids. Anyone have experience with either? I remember being scared of just about everything. Its just a constant throbbing. Sometimes youre going to overdo it but thats all part of the process. Toward the end of the eight weeks while waiting to be released by the doctor, I was once again pain free. Its amazing the amount of muscle atrophy that can happen in that period of time. That really helped me to stop making bad choices. It was frustrating as I told myself, Why am I limping? I go to the gym and can do elliptical for 60 mins and other exercises. Also foot color a bit off. August 2, 2016 had a car accident it was a hit and run thats how I broke my ankle had a surgery August 3,2016 after 5 weeks cast is off and was walking on boot for 5 weeks I will start my theraphy tomorrow Oct 14 I hope it will help me to walk better. You need a lot of rest . I have only been FWB for 11 days and thought it was taking forever. Each time I do I set myself back 2 weeks with a swollen painful ankle. Im 43, overweight and just now three weeks into the same fractures and dislocation of the talus. The incision inside my ankle healed well and is closed, but the two on the outside are still angry and red and scabby (blisters). An ankle fracture is one of the most common injuries, as twisting, rolling, or bending it can cause the bone to break. Ive again gone through the NWB and PWB. I exercise and am back spinning as much as I can and ice if I feel the need. My doctor gave me very little instruction, just said i was healed. I had surgery 6-20-19. A trimealor break has got to be one of the nastiest issues short of a broken pelvis. My left foot went sideways and my leg landed right on top of it. Images: Wokandapix David Mark skeeze Mizianitka Thank you for sharing this story. I broke my ankle 40 days ago exactly, went to surgeon today for follow-up and he said I could start putting as much weight on it as I can take BUT when I asked how long till Im recovered he said he wasnt sure because the bone is only JUST starting to heal on the edge! It gave me hope and also from all the people who wrote in to confirm the same things she was saying. Im really depressed because my bf left me after my surgery FMLA does protect my job for 12 weeks. That really helped me a lot. Im in a boot and using crutches but am in pain. I only remember getting the shot and then waking up in the recovery room. Like you, I did everything what my doctor said strictly respecting his indications. Im also doing PT. I have 10 screws and a plate. thank you.wipef out is a great way to describe it. Yep, I was in the ER until 2:00am April Fools day. Best of luck on your recovery! Yes, my brain tells my good leg to step, but it doesnt trust the repaired ankle to handle it. Recovering from a broken ankle can take between six and 10 weeks. It normally takes 4-6 weeks to adequately heal a simple ankle fracture. You have the determination and perseverance to walk normally again and I believe you will do it. Youre welcome, Priscilla. Thanks. Wishing everyone a healthy recovery. As for the orthopedic shoes, I did a post on that where I gave my recommendation ALONG WITH heavy duty heel cups for maximum comfort. You'll wear a splint that's hard in the back and soft in the front. I am recovering from bi-malleolar left ankle, Jan. 26/19, surgery on 31st. I was with him for 10 years First Dr visit two weeks another cast two weeks later Dr visit another cast. It was two years on May 20 since I was released from dr. Care. I also kept my foot up whenever possible. Im very anxious. And they also told me to practice walking around about 5 minutes a day. I am petrified. Can you tell me after how long you were able to walk? Not only did I have to overcome the feelings that Id never walk normally again but also I was asked by a friend not to file an accident report against the business where it occurred to save her job ( she still has her job). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 1/ Thank you everyone for your contributions, they helped me a lot. I see it was about three months before you were crutch-free. Im unable to bend my ankle to the 90 degree ankle, but Ive come a long way. One day your life will be back to normal. Youre going to have to elevate and ice your ankle as much as possible. You may be entitled to have your work environment adjusted. My orthopedic surgeon told me to expect one year of recovery. It's important that you don't walk too much, because your physical therapist will tell you how much walking is ok. You have the desire to dance and so it will be. Started 10 minutes walking with cane. Did you ladies have this too? I rented a ramp for the back door so I could do a few things in the garden and dump my trash. # of days walking without crutches: 3. 11/12/15 released by doctor, allowed to walk, FWB. I had to cancel an appointment and he wont me for another month even though last appointment he said i would be able to walk in a boot by this time I know what to do. She fought so hard to live, enduring the loss of her hair, 2-3 rounds of chemo, metastasis of her cancer, radiation, and then surgery to put in a peg as her esophagus was completed damaged by the radiation. From there, the pain gradually but noticeably decreases. I took my pain meds on schedule for the first two days, gradually increasing the time in between doses so that by the fifth day I stopped taking it altogether. Its the worst fracture you can get and the worst case my surgeon had seen in many years. I so understand everything you have written. Thanks for stating that it takes mental concentration. I HAD THE SAME REACTION TO LYNDAS JOURNEY AS YOU DID. Reading your blog if you ever had an ankle brace. Best of luck to you! I had kind of expected to be able to walk by now, but Im not there yet. For example, I planned a big birthday party for myself and I also spent a lot of time thinking about and shopping for a really cute outfit to wear my first time back dancing. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . In fact, I am doing well with PWB; I have started walking about 15 minutes around my development not very far and could do it in about two minutes sans crutches. that is wonderful amy!! Your site gives me hope that things will get better. I did post my timeline of when everything happened. Lindas article it helped me so The timescale you describe now at last leads me to feel that while I never expect to be pain free (I wasnt before!) I hope youre healing well! Youre welcome, Chris! I started based on your post 5 minutes first day FWB. Im still nwb. Ankle fractures typically happen because of falls, car accidents, or twisting of the ankle. Plate and 8 screws on the outside, 2 screws on the inside, cast for 6 weeks, boot for 6 weeks. I have now probably limited pain but the swelling is quite bad if I do too much I have been told by the physio to exercise to discomfort. The home exercises can be somewhat difficult, but the progress youll see should be rapid and rewarding. Your posts here are really helpful to give me some expectation of what will happen when Im FWB hopefully later this week. 9/17/15 ankle surgery, in cast, not allowed to walk. After your surgery, you will likely need to wear a splint for a couple of weeks. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. So give that a try and dont worry, everythings going to be fine. Dolly, I bought Vionic orthopedic shoes that worked well for me. Take care, stay positive and youll get through this. Meanwhile enough time had elapsed that evidence was gone and the insurance company said I had no claim. If the DR says I can return to work with limitations I may not have a job. It is very traumatic. Then the metal in my leg felt like it was seizing up from the cold. Ive been working the entire time too. It kind of just happens Once while still in the wheelchair, without thinking, I stood up and almost took a step! Youve already been through the worst recovering from the most painful surgery. I am able to hobble around with my air boot on. I can walk barefoot like to the bathroom and back, using walker. Yes I will be able to walk normally again. When I do walk the bone around my 5th / pinky toe has a lot of pain. This is the first time I have broken a bone in my almost 22 years of life and man did I do a good job! I just had stitches removed and was told to start PT next week. 7) Thinkstock Hi Karen, Im glad my blog is helping you and also that youre going to do physical therapy. Do you know while I was learning how to walk again, an acquaintance had broken her ankle and told me shed rather have a break than a sprain. Listening to your doctor and following the treatment plan will help to get you better and out of the hospital as soon as possible. Broke tibia and fibia end of April. Its like baby steps (What About Bob, anyone?). Anyway, I was so excited leaving the office that I thought maybe I could just walk right out of there. Your story has made me feel more confident as I now know what to expect. I am an active 71 year old who had been walking a very active pug puppy 5 times a day, but it may take my old bones awhile to heal. Swimming is very good exercise for you. They say when it rains it pours, and right now you sure are getting dumped on. You can leave once your pain is under control and you can get around safely with crutches or a walker. Thanks for posting your experience. Im already FWB for almost 2 weeks now and Im getting this heel pain. I am slowly learning to walk again and still limp. Thanks so much for sharing, its really lifted my spirits a few times when I hated the world:). Read yours John. Three weeks ago I broke my fibula and had a small avulsion fracture of the tibia after falling off my skateboard. After 3 days in the hospital I went home in a pist op cast and everything seemed good. Walking slowly around the neighborhood is definitely helpful as is therapy in a swimming pool if you have access to one. I suffered a bi-malleolar fracture on Jan 26/19, surgery on Jan31/19. Im glad my blog is helping you. It is important for your dr. to put limitations on your hours and when to take breaks to protect you. Had a metal plate a 11 screws put in. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Thank you so much love your blog and the feedback. Hi Seryan, Im doing fine and will be posting a one year update on Saturday. Hi Annie, I did not have surgery to remove the hardware. She was positive and hopeful for most of that time and her motto was Ive got this. She said it so often we believed it. Thats why you need the sneakers. How long does it take to walk normally after ankle surgery? Hopefully Ill be back to normal by September. Exact Answer: After 6 weeks. Best of luck with your physical therapy! Not sure about the scabs/incision though, as mine healed fine. Im assuming you may have only broken one bone? The dancing does cause me to suffer for a day or two afterwards but hopefully that will improve soon. Listen to your body and dont be too hard on yourself. Each person is different though. Recovery is a long, hard road but youre going to make it! Keep moving and keep massaging it and doing your exercises. Jessica,, Everyone who logs into this blog understands your feelings and fears. It does not store any personal data. Im now trying to walk and its difficult but I wanted to ask you if you ever found out what that lump in your arch was. Well thank you, Nonee! In fact, I just completed a large garden project which involved a lot of digging. Maybe some others will chime in with their experiences dealing with the hardware. I broken my ankle in three places the second week in July and had surgery one week later. Also helps to put a stool in the bathtub. Terrible. I dont need to sleep with my legs on a pillow anymore. UhI dont think so! Im learning a lot. Of course you can buy any shoes you want as long as they fit well and have laces. Also, walking and standing are going to cause more swelling. Its been over a year since my accident and sometimes it will bother me if Im on my feet too long or if I rotate on it the wrong way. My accident was May 17, 2019. Yes it does take a very long time to recover. I would stop activity for the day, put my leg up and ice it when the swelling reached a certain point. Basically my foot was disconnected. Now, I am having pool therapy 1 day a week (my foot still screams after a few minutes w a loose fitting shoe!) Its not til I get going that it feels normal again. Im still going to physical therapy and have been a total of 24 times. Best of luck to you, Taiye! Im a 66 year old woman and have been pretty active my whole life. Sorry for the typos. Good luck! Good luck! I didnt have to have any surgery. Take time off from work and get someone to help with meals and housework so you can rest and recover. Then I put my left foot on the ground for the first time in over two months, and ow, OWWW, that really hurt! I would also say do what the doctor tells you. I am five plus weeks out from a trimalleolar fracture of my right ankle and four weeks out from surgery. That is only 21 days away. I had to plan every excursion from the couch as if I were going on a long trip: what did I need to take with me, what did I need to bring back, how many stops did I have to make. After 12 weeks, the person can finally work, but the healing has not been complete yet. Found out I have a lot of scar tissue and bone spurs in the front of my ankle. Dont worry about the PT. Keep up the good work! Easy to distinguish, compare injure. Best of luck to you, Janet! Not having anything suitable I ordered orthopedic shoes which helped me a lot. One more thing- make sure when you are fitted for the boot that the shoe you wear on the good foot is the same height as the boot. Im back at work part time (broke it on the 1st March, surgery on the 16th March, stictches out on the 29th March , air boot and partial weight bare, 26th April full weight bare with no boot and one crutch), and determined to get this back to pre injury! It was displaced so did not need surgery. (: I was just released to FWB yesterday after a trimalleolar fracture. Ankle swelling lasts for about nine to twelve months. I still see a long road ahead of me but have learned not to push my body too much. I just had my first pt session and I can barely move my foot. All of those things were painful, but I worked them hard. I was fed all my meals down there and being put to bed every night and waited on hand and foot. Removing stitches, and do you want a cast or a boot? Nila, if he left you after surgery then hes the one whos worthless. Lacrosse balls are even better for massaging. I did look up some exercises on line though.I am doing well. Things are going to get better. Ive been doing that ever since the accident and its still too uncomfortable sleeping without it. I cried the day I got rid of my crutches , which was 2 days after I was allowed FWB ,6 weeks after surgery. I cant walk on uneven ground, barely climb stairs and walk with a horrible limp. I cannot find the vionic venture sneakers anywhere in a size 10. Also, music is good for changing your mood. Rehab is an individual process as we all tolerate things differently. I would like to hear stories about others experiences with getting back to work. Your description of planning any movement from couch being like planning a major trip is SOOO true! You'll switch from a splint to a boot that should allow you to start walking on the ankle. Youre welcome, Katie! The next week I walked in my sneakers with the walker pretty much every day. The pain cannot be avoided. It took about 5 months after the accident for my knees to fully bend, which makes it hard to do childs pose in yoga. Thank you for your story. You'll need to use crutches or a walker, because you have to keep your weight off your new ankle for the next 4-6 weeks or so. Work hard! It felt like pins and needles combined with very sharp pain concentrated in the heel. 9/17/15 ankle surgery, in cast, not allowed to walk, 10/1/15 cast removed, stitches removed, given walking boot but still NWB, 10/23/15 started physical therapy, NWB exercises, 11/12/15 released by doctor, allowed to walk, FWB, 11/23/15 able to drive, made my first trip to the store, 11/25/15 began acupuncture, five treatments, 12/2/15 could walk a few steps unaided but used walker then one crutch part of the time, 1/4/16 stopped using crutch, walking entirely on my own, 1/23/16 walking without a limp, went dancing for the first time. I do believe its possible to get back to normal with a lot of effort. I would have to go another six weeks without being able to walk. Thank you for sharing your story, it is giving me a more realistic look at what I am in for. Im a speech therapist in a school. I had never heard of knee scooters before, and I actually spent 6 weeks after surgery in a wheelchair after I fell with the crutches. Nic, Take a pool noodle and slice off a cuff to wrap around the handles of your walker. The pain greatly diminished with each passing day. I find myself trying to do too much though, so learning to take much needed breaks. Everything is really tender now but after a year it might feel okay. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I only contact them about once every two weeks, but theyre not nice when I do and treat me like Im crazy. its terrible pain. Still going to therapy twice a week and and still using my walker and knee scooter. Im struggling with pain too. A cast or brace will be used to support the leg while it heals. There was still pain but it was tolerable. Youre welcome, Carol! You really went through a tough time. However, a week before FWB, I have today walked with crutches, which is to say, using my left foot as a slight balancer instead of hopping. Im glad my story has been helpful to you. PT is your friend. Well it was kind of like that. Im salaried and if I was so sick to not work which is rare I would have to make up the day. Tayie, Then pass surgeons suggestion by PT. That same day, I was in my boot walking with two crutches at PT 2 days later I was walking with only one crutch and then no crutches and I took my boot off and stood on my bad leg for a few seconds. Similar injury and hoping to be cleared for weight bearing Monday! Let me tell you all. Im exhausted! I had a plate and 10 screws put in on January 24 2022. Very nervous. 6-12 weeks you will have a cast or boot so you will be able to take some of your weight with crutches if advised by your consultant. I hold the tennis ball in my hand and roll it around while putting pressure on it. I have eight screws and a plate. Foot turns purple because your muscles are weaker and have more difficulty pumping the blood all the way up your leg. Thank you so much for posting this was so helpful for me! I didnt have fear of moving my own ankle. Without it, I can bear only about 20% of my weight. I am afraid to even try to walk. Right before Christmas my incision got infected and started breaking down which required me to go to wound specialist. Ive done a separate post with more details about the exercises I did on my own as well as the ones that were prescribed to me. So, no walking. Im a well-known author and I cant work because I only feel okay if Im elevating and icing all day. Ive done a. He kept on telling me to take longer strides with my good leg and to stop leaning to the right (my good side). Yes. So Im currently 6 weeks in a cast. Best of luck to you! I still have a limp sometimes but other times its better and so its so easy to get absolutely frustrated with how long it will take. I have no hardware in my ankle due to the hospital staff trying to save my heart from the cardiac incident, and the complicated nature of the break, and the venous insufficienty it caused. Today I am almost 4 months post op and although I still use walker I finally feel like I am FWB. My timeline was May 7 to July 31. It did take a bit of time to build up my speed. I thought Id be able to walk but no dice. 3 /10. I broke my fibula on Sept 10, Im in the U.K. And was away from from home at the time, the hospital admitted me for an op the following day but were unable to do it, so I travelled home to my local hospital, they couldnt admit me so sent me home with crutches, never having used them before I fell trying to get into the house, which caused a dislocated fracturesheer agony! BTW, my little dog looked at me very strangely for the first few weeks; did yours? I was just cleared to start FWB on April,10th which was exactly 6 weeks after surgery. I actually feel like I am still healing from that injury, it was definately life altering for me. Ankle fibula orif surgery how long after surgery were you able to sleep without a boot and how long until you started walking again im a month post op today . 2. Did you ever feel you were not going to be able to have a future? 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