I may have broken my foot update...I can walk again!

[caseysmom]

I was doing some yard work and took a bad fall, I don't really know how I did it but stupid me I had my husband big slipper type shoes on and I must have tripped over the drip system or something but my foot bent really bad.

He heard me yell from inside the house, I couldn't walk and he couldn't exactly carry me so somehow I got into the house. I am using my mom's walker that I kept from when my mom passed away. I have an appointment in the morning for an xray.

Oh I forgot to mention its my gas pedal foot:( I am not going to work using a walker they better give me some crutches!

[Moesha]

When my sister broke her foot, they gave her a walking boot. It wasn't her driving foot though. It might be too hard to drive with one of those on for you. I sure hope you didn't do too much damage.

[caseysmom]

Thanks Moesha...me too its so frustrating just sitting on the stupid couch all day.

At least my ankle isn't involved, its the mid to top of my foot.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh no! I hope it's not broken.

[Taz_Zoee]

I severely twisted my right ankle years ago and they gave me walking boot. I hated that thing!! But I hated crutches more.
I drove with my left foot for the gas and brake. Luckily I had practiced using my left foot on the brake because I had a car before that would die if I didn't keep my left foot on the brake and my right foot on the gas while at a stop sign/light. So I learned how to use the left foot. I even sat with my right foot up on the dash. I'm sure it looked very funny, but it worked for me.

Well, I hope you didn't break anything. With it heating up the way it is that wouldn't be fun to have a cast. :(

[sparks19]

OH my gosh. I hope it's not broken. I'm sorry :(

[viper]

Best of luck and hope it isn't broken. been there had a crushed ankel casts and crutches arn't in any way fun

[Alysser]

Ack, I hope it's nothing. I've never broken anything but I hope you feel better soon. Maybe it's just a sprain.

[Karen]

I hope it isn't broken - I twisted my foot badly one day - didn't know a bottom step was only half-height in a dark stairway - and it swelled impressively, and was quite sore, but was okay a couple days later. I hope your is similarly not too bad!

[cassiesmom]

I hope it isn't hurt too badly. I couldn't drive for 3 weeks when my right ankle was in a cast last fall.

[Daisy and Delilah]

OUCH!!! I hope it's not broken. I've had three foot breaks and a couple of sprains. Two of the breaks were stress fractures. The sprains were alot more painful than the breaks but they usually healed quicker. With the fractures, I was able to work and walk with a walking boot. With the sprains, I had to take off work for a week or so. I always imagined that a break would hurt worse. It all sounds backwards. Best of luck. The x-ray should show something but sometimes stress fractures are really hard to spot right away. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you.:(

Other people may have had opposite reactions. I'm always the weirdest person with medical situations. I am the poster child for Murphy's Law.:(

[K9karen]

Yikes! I just recovered from a broken left foot. By the next morning, it turned black and I couldn't even put it down. I had a cast almost to my knee, then a walking boot. I shattered my 5th metatarsal. It was a major inconvenience, but luckily it wasn't my driving foot. Actually, strangers treated me so nicely and I got to use those electric carts at stores. Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I hope your foot isn't broken. That would suck.

[Medusa]

Oh goodness, how painful that must be! I've never broken a bone and it's the one thing I truly dread as I get older. I hope that it isn't broken and that you'll heal quickly and easily. :love:

[pomtzu]

Other people may have had opposite reactions. I'm always the weirdest person with medical situations. I am the poster child for Murphy's Law.:(

I'm right there with you Terry - a sprain hurts worse than a break. I had a stress fracture in my left foot which took a while to be seen on x-ray, so after walking on it all that time, it developed into a full blown fracture. I was in a walking boot, but since I drive a stick shift car, needed both feet to drive. I had to take the boot off when I got in to drive, and I used the middle part of my foot rather than the toe area to use the clutch, and then had to put the boot back on before I got out and walked on it. It probably slowed the healing process some, but I didn't have much choice. :eek:


Hope it's not broken CM, but it really is more of an inconvenience than anything else.

[caseysmom]

The doctor at the clinic couldn't tell for sure if it was broke or not, there was a spot on the bone he wasn't sure about.

They gave me crutches and a post op shoe to help me walk. It was worse this morning and getting to the bathroom was a major chore. It swollen real bad and a bit discolored. Either way I can't walk on it which stinks.

I will find out tomorrow if I need a cast, I sure hope not. Luckily hubby is retired and he may have to chaufeer me to work if it gets casted I don't know if I am coordinated enough to drive with my left foot:D

[carole]

Oh dear poor you, i hope you are recovering well and not in too much pain, take care and i hope you heal up soon.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii185/jewellnz/GJ-GetWell02.gif

[caseysmom]

Its been an upsetting day, the orthopedic surgeon said this injury to my foot could be life changing. The joint in the middle of the foot is all destroyed. I will have surgery tuesday to place three screws in my foot.

I am out of work for at least two months, I did just start in a new job, although its all with the state so I should be okay.

The doc said if I had a job that required me to be on my feet I would most likely have to retire.

I don't know how I am going to manage being totally reliant on my husband. This is going to be hell but if I mess up the screws then my ability to walk will be jeapordized...this just sucks.

I had an ekg and blood work to prepare for the surgery and got what they call a splint but for all intents and purposes its a cast up to my knee.:(

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh! I am so sorry to hear the injury is so bad! I broke bones in my feet twice - high school and college freshman -- p.e. class both times - but I had the advantage of youth and a not too bad break on my side.

The pain of foot surgery is out of proportion. I have had a few. Be sure and get pain relief. And take it.

I will think good thoughts for you.

[MoonandBean]

That just sucks! This time last year I broke my leg walking Sunny and it ruined my summer. I hope you have a quick, uneventful surgery and heal up well and fast! Rent lots of good movies and let yourself be babied for a while :)

[Medusa]

Oh I'm so sorry about this. Your saving grace is having your husband there w/you, at least. Prayers going up that you'll heal quickly and easily and that you'll have the best pain meds ever! :love:

[moosmom]

Oh Honey I feel your pain. I broke my foot quite a few years ago and it was no walk in the park (pun intended). I hope you feel better and will light a candle for you.

Love and hugs,

Donna and fur crew

[gini]

I am so sorry to hear this. If you can after your surgery, just take a moment at a time - instead of making yourself nuts over all of the things that you want to do.

Foot pain is the worst - so be sure to accept the pain medication that they offer you.

You have my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear this. :( That sounds very painful. I hope you are able to recover as fast as possible.

[Taz_Zoee]

OH no! I am so sorry. Well, as difficult as it may be, please let your husband take care of you and rest up. You don't want to jeopardize your ability to walk.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm really sorry to hear that you have given yourself such a bad break. It sounds awful.
You do as you're told now, and give it the best chance of healing properly! ;)

[ramanth]

I am so sorry it is broken so severely. :( :(

Prayers for a quick and successful surgery. :love:

[Moesha]

Oh dear! What terrible news. As others have said, and I'm sure you are determined to do, just follow doctor's orders as closely as possible. It sounds like a difficult and serious break. I hope you heal up well.

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone, I corrected my last note...I mean to say I am out for at least two MONTHS not two weeks....ugh

The doc gave me some strong vicodin, lifes's good hehe. Apparantly motrin is not good to take before surgery.

[Catty1]

Oh OWWW...

Since you work for the state, hopefully you can get work that won't involve being on your feet a lot?

Prayers for a fast and better-than-expected recovery. :love:

[carole]

oh my gosh, poor you, that is just awful news to get, i really hope the surgery goes well and you can get back to some sort of normality as soon as possible, be thinking of you and wishing you a very speedy recovery and let that man of your's take really good care of you,and get well soon.:love::love:

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry it's so bad.:( I hope your surgery goes well.

[caseysmom]

My new boss told me to take my time and get well and that I can telecommute if I want. I have known him for 25 years and he knows I'm not a flake luckily its someone I know.

I sit behind a desk so that part won't be bad although my office is a mile from the bathroom.

Thanks everyone you guys mean so much to me.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am really sorry to hear this and I wish you all the very best.

It's so hard to admit to yourself that you need help. I can remember after my first knee surgery when I just had to give up and give in to my need for assistance.
The most important thing is to get better. The only way to do that is to rest and recuperate. Let your husband help you and don't be afraid to ask. He knows what you're facing and I'll bet he'll do anything he can to make sure your care is top priority.

When I finally started asking for help and did what the doctor said, I recovered quicker. It was a struggle until I was able to delegate.

I have pins in my left foot. It can be pretty painful to get around. Vicodin should be your best friend for awhile.;) {{{{{HUGS}}}}} My thoughts and prayers are going out.:)

Motrin is a blood thinner.:(

[boomersooner]

So sorry you have to go through this....My husband had surgery in March to clean up a bunch of stuff and put a couple of screws in the top of his foot....He couldn't put any weight on it for 6 weeks....He got a scooter called a Roll-about.....I saw several in the doctor's office. They have a website where you can rent one....you put your bad leg with the knee bent on the scooter and push it around with your good leg.....He got around really well, and he didn't have the pain of the crutches....just thought I would pass that on!

[Karen]

Sorry to hear it is such a bad break, glad you have your husband to play chauffer! I hope it heals faster than expected, and better, too!

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear it's such a bad break. :( Do take it easy and give it time to heal properly.

I'm sending lots of positive throughts that the surgery will go well and you heal up fast!

(((hugs)))

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no, that sounds really painful!!
Please take it easy and give your foot time to heal properly!
Good luck with surgery :love::):love:

[prechrswife]

Ouch! I hope you have a successful surgery, and a speedy and complete recovery.

[beeniesmom]

Oh NO! I'm sorry I've missed this thread.
I hope it's not too serious. I'll be thinking about you.

[caseysmom]

So sorry you have to go through this....My husband had surgery in March to clean up a bunch of stuff and put a couple of screws in the top of his foot....He couldn't put any weight on it for 6 weeks....He got a scooter called a Roll-about.....I saw several in the doctor's office. They have a website where you can rent one....you put your bad leg with the knee bent on the scooter and push it around with your good leg.....He got around really well, and he didn't have the pain of the crutches....just thought I would pass that on!

My doctor just called to make sure I am staying off of it and he told me to rent one of those but he didn't know the name, thank you so much I will try to find one in town.

[Alysser]

Aw mom, look what you did. :( I'm sorry it's such a bad break. I hope you feel better soon or you find an easier way to get around. I'm glad to hear you're getting it fixed with surgery soon. Best of luck with the surgery. I'll be thinking of you. :love:

[caseysmom]

Aw mom, look what you did. :( I'm sorry it's such a bad break. I hope you feel better soon or you find an easier way to get around. I'm glad to hear you're getting it fixed with surgery soon. Best of luck with the surgery. I'll be thinking of you. :love:

Thanks Hon...I just ordered a knee walker...it was $400, my insurance wouldn't cover it I ordered it from walmart using the site to store option so I would get free shipping and I can return it if it doesn't work for me.

BTW your Mom's a klutz!

[caseysmom]

Just asking for some thoughts for tomorrow, surgery is at 9. I am scared and hoping for a good outcome, I did some research and this could cause me a lot of trouble as I age...I sure hope it doesn't. Once the screws are in I have to be a lot more careful than I have been.

Its really hard to get around and my daughter is graduating next week, this is really a bummer. Kaiser is delivering a wheelchair tomorrow so hopefully I can make her ceremony.

[pomtzu]

Good luck tomorrow!

[beeniesmom]

Thinking about you.

[chocolatepuppy]

Good thoughts and prayers that all goes well tomorrow.

[Moesha]

I wondered when the surgery was going to be. I hope all goes well. Please let us know as soon as you can.

[Catty1]

HUGS! and prayers. :love:

I hope you soon will be good as new...and hey, it may NOT get worse over the years; for sure, there will be research and new treatments coming out in the future too!

Keep the faith, sweetie! :)

[Soapets]

I hope everything goes well, and that you are up and about fairly soon. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well.

[K9karen]

Many prayers coming your way! I know you're nervous, but I just KNOW that everything will turn out OK.

This must be Break Your Foot year. I broke mine 2 weeks after one of my best friends! She had hers pinned, and although my break was a bit more serious, I didn't, but recovered nicely. I know you will too! It'll take a while. I KNOW we take out feet for granted, Never again for me! Just concentrate on NOT wanting to walk on it. It's certainly something that's automatic.

I tried that Roll-about but had a hard time steering it. It kept wanting to head to the left. I just used crutches, despite a body full of bruises and *broken* armpits! :rolleyes:

Whatever painkiller you use, remember to EAT. Please take it easy. And, please ask for help despite your independence. It was difficult for me but, I also, recovered faster once I decided I deserved to be treated like a queen!

Lots of hugs! How lucky you have such a nice boss! :love::love::love:

[caseysmom]

The surgery went well tuesday. I haven't bathed since Monday and I pulled a muscle in my back yesterday getting my clothes on over the huge cast. I am dirty, groucy and bored:mad:

The drugs in recovery were pretty good. Whatever they gave me numbed my foot pretty good for a few days. I was under general anasthesia so it was over and done before I knew it.

Just one word of wisdom for everyone...watch where you step!

[Medusa]

"Dirty, grouchy and bored", all totally understandable. Just take it easy, take your meds and heal, my friend.

[ramanth]

Glad the surgery went well! Hope your recovery is swift. :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Good to hear the surgery went well. I'm sorry you're so miserable. I hope it heals quickly. Be careful!

[caseysmom]

Can I throw a little pity party? With life threatening illness I feel kind of selfish but I had a mental breakdown today and its been a lousy day.

I am so bored and tired of being an invalid and I am still waiting for my knee walker to arrive, I hope that gives me some mobility and gets me out of this dang funk:(

[Edwina's Secretary]

Can I throw a little pity party? With life threatening illness I feel kind of selfish but I had a mental breakdown today and its been a lousy day.

I am so bored and tired of being an invalid and I am still waiting for my knee walker to arrive, I hope that gives me some mobility and gets me out of this dang funk:(

Been there..done that...please feel free to whine!

I hope things get better for you soon. There is nothing like finally being able to REALLY bathe to make you feel better!

[caseysmom]

I don't even want to say how long its been since I have had a real bath.

I had my husband buy a plastic lawn chair for the shower but I haven't attempted it yet. My biggest fear is getting hurt further. If anyone stops by to see my I go spray on more cologne and tell them to stand back:D

We got our new refrigerator delivered Friday and I can't even play with out or organize it or anything. Hubby has been doing very well but you know a man's idea of housecleaning just isn't the same.

[Catty1]

I don't know how high your cast is...but when I was a kid, I broke my leg and had a cast from toes to just below my knee.

When I had a bath, I would just hang the one leg outside the tub.

For a shower - how about heavy plastic and duct tape to cover the cast?

I remember my surgery two years ago...I went in hosp Monday and showered Thursday morning...and it felt GREAT! So I understand how you are feeling in the clean dept!

I hope you find a way to freshen up soon, for your own sake. :)

[Medusa]

How about getting a little risque' and asking hubby to shower w/you. That way he can reach places that you may not be able to and he'll be there to see to it that you won't fall. :cool: As for house cleaning, it's only dirt, which all of us will be buried in one day, so don't even worry about it.

[pomtzu]

When I broke my wrist and was in a cast, I found that plastic bags taped over it so I could shower were such a pain and a hassle, that I went to a medical supply store to see what they had that could make my life easier.

I got a water tight sleeve that just slipped on and off, and it was a godsend. Just Google Seal-Tight Cast Protector and you'll find lots of places where you can purchase them. They have them for arms and legs, and in different lengths.

[caseysmom]

When I broke my wrist and was in a cast, I found that plastic bags taped over it so I could shower were such a pain and a hassle, that I went to a medical supply store to see what they had that could make my life easier.

I got a water tight sleeve that just slipped on and off, and it was a godsend. Just Google Seal-Tight Cast Protector and you'll find lots of places where you can purchase them. They have them for arms and legs, and in different lengths.

My husband looked all around for those, he went to a medical supply store and got one but its not very good. Walmart.com has a good one but I didn't want to wait for it.

Before the surgery we had a double trash bag, rubber band and duct tape method that worked well, its just now not being able to put any weight at all on the leg is what worries me but I got the lawn chair so I will give it a try today.

Thanks for the help.

[Edwina's Secretary]

When my husband had rotator cup surgery I showered with him every morning (at 4:30 am - trust me- it wasn't romantic! :rolleyes::rolleyes:).

I have also done the "bath with one leg hanging out." Just make sure your husband helps you into and out of the tub!

[caseysmom]

We tried the bath thing once it was pretty miserable because to hang my leg over my back had to be up against the spout. Getting of a tub with one leg hanging out is easier said than done too.

[caseysmom]

I got my knee walker, its great...much better than crutches...

I found a video of a lady with one on youtube its pretty funny....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDrS79B55ZI

[joycenalex]

did your doctor suggest more calcium supplementation during the next 3-4 months?

[caseysmom]

My doctor didn't but I have been wondering about that, my husband has some I think I will start taking it.

[pomtzu]

My doctor didn't but I have been wondering about that, my husband has some I think I will start taking it.

You probably should be taking it all the time - especially now that you've had a broken bone. If you don't mind me asking - how old are you? You can tell me it's none of my business if you want! :p

[caseysmom]

You probably should be taking it all the time - especially now that you've had a broken bone. If you don't mind me asking - how old are you? You can tell me it's none of my business if you want! :p

Its okay no problem, I am 48, not menopausel yet...sorry boys:D

[Catty1]

Re: the calcium - ask your doc and/or pharmacist about calcium-magnesium combos. Calcium all by itself is apparently not as well absorbed.

Vitamin D is supposed to be an essential additive as well.

Does this mean all the ice cream you want? SURE!!!

[caseysmom]

Re: the calcium - ask your doc and/or pharmacist about calcium-magnesium combos. Calcium all by itself is apparently not as well absorbed.

Vitamin D is supposed to be an essential additive as well.

Does this mean all the ice cream you want? SURE!!!

Thats my excuse for ice cream and I'm sticking to it!

[pomtzu]

Its okay no problem, I am 48, not menopausel yet...sorry boys:D

And that's why you should start now - before you get the crappy bones that will more than likely come with the Big M. I was about your age when I started with the breaks, and I've had more than my share.

2 toes
foot - 2 times
both wrists
hip
cervical and lumbar vertebrae

Not all at once of course. :eek:

Not fun at all. If you do decide to take the calcium, be sure you take the ones with Vitamin D added.

No charge for this consultation from Dr. Ellie.....:D
Of course you can get a 2nd opinion from your doc - but he'll probably advise the same. :p

[Moesha]

I went to the doctor earlier this week. He told me that he tells all women to take calcium with vitamin D. He said to build up those bones with all the calcium you can before the body starts losing it. He also told me that there is no reason for a nonsmoker that does not take steroids to get osteoporosis. So, this week I've started taking calcium with D. I'm 37. I also found out I have high cholesterol, but that is a topic for another thread.

[caseysmom]

This is all great advice thanks!

I really didn't break a bone though I wrenched the whole joint out of place and the cartlidge needs to rebuild so I am sure calcium will help with that, it can rebuild the stuff around it while the joint is screwed together.

[pomtzu]

I used to pooh-pooh the idea of taking calcium, feeling that I got enough in my diet. However I now have very severe osteoporosis and a history of numerous fractures because of the bone loss. I wish I had started on a preventive course earlier.
I guess that's why I tend to be preachy about taking calcium supplements, since I hate to see anyone needlessly go thru what I did. It's such an inexpensive and easy way to prevent a lot of future misery. :)

[caseysmom]

I go in tomorrow to hopefully get my cast off, please keep your fingers crossed for me that my foot has healed enough because I am indeed going nuts.

I believe I will get a walking boot and will need that for 3 weeks, I still can't drive but hubby is retired so he can drive me to work everyday, I have missed two months of work and need to get back.

I know I won't be able to come home and do four hours of housework but it would be nice the house needs it! Hubby does pretty good but its not the same you know what I mean:D

[blue]

Best of luck getting that cast off and getting a bit more mobile again.

[chocolatepuppy]

All fingers and paws crossed here for ya! ;)

[Catty1]

Great to hear about your progress to the "boot". Wishing you better healing than the 'experts' ever dreamed of. (They've been wrong before. ;) )

{{{{hugs}}}}

[K9karen]

So? How's it goin' for ya? :love:

[Daisy and Delilah]

Good thoughts and prayers going out. You'll be a new woman tomorrow. I've been through all of this and it is a royal pain. You've done great!!:)

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone it sounds funny but I can't even imagine walking again. The only thing that concerns me is that it does still hurt sometimes, not often but at times and when I try to bend my toes a few of them don't seem to work correctly but who knows that might be where the screws are.

It never really hurt that bad except the first day but its just been really a hard thing to go through because of the inconvenience.

[Alysser]

Did you finally get that annoying cast off? :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

Today is the big day! Hope all goes well when the cast comes off...and you can scratch to your own delight!

[caseysmom]

Well the cast came off and the boot went on. I still can't walk on it or put weight on it for a month but he said it is healing nicely and the screws are intact.

He said I can go back to work, I will have hubby drive me. At least I can take the boot of to sleep and shower. Frankly I don't even see the sense of the boot if I use the knee walker but whatever I guess it will protect it.

He also gave me elastic bands to do resistence training on my foot.

[K9karen]

Oh Happy Day!!

It'll be great sleeping without discomfort! I know, when I slept in a certain position, I did feel slight pain, but then, it sure was easier to switch around! I felt like a toddler when I started walking again. It was so funny and strange. I was allowed to walk with the boot a little bit (and of course I took it to the extreme :rolleyes:). It took a while for my foot to look and feel normal again, but it's great news that the doc is satisfied! Onward and Upward! I'm very happy for you! :love:

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm pleased to hear you are coming on.
I' sure it will feel great to be back at work! :p

[caseysmom]

It was really great going back to work this week. I never imagined I would feel like that. Thanks to Arnie I am off today but that was almost a blessing I was worn out.

Most of my coworkers had a hard time not laughing at my knee walker because I squeek when I walk on it.

It felt good to come home worn out though. Its funny when you are away your brain gets stagnant, I had to have several passwords reset several times:o

My doctor said the boot is more for protection than anything so at home I don't wear it, its annoying.

My next appointment is aug 6th and at that time I will get the green light to walk again, most likely like a toddler but it will be great.

[caseysmom]

I have a funny story, I have been walking a little on my heel, my doctor said this would be okay. Well I waited until it was exactly 2 months post surgery before I started doing this, so that was July 26.

Anyway this evening I was riding my knee walker out to my car at work in the parking lot and the stupid thing broke, a car was getting ready to back up, I got scared they wouldn't see me so I picked the walker up and carried it to my car all the while limping on my heel with my huge boot thing on:D

I returned the piece of junk knee walker to walmart, it was 400 dollars, and I had hoped to be able to sell it after I am healed but it broke in many areas, tonights being the show stopper.

I go in Thursday for xrays and hopefully the green light to walk again.

[blue]

Ill cross my fingers and say prayer for you. I do hope you'll be walking sooner then later.

[caseysmom]

Thanks Blue...so do I.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I returned the piece of junk knee walker to walmart, it was 400 dollars,
and I had hoped to be able to sell it after I am healed but it broke in many areas,
tonight's being the show stopper.

The suspense ... :confused:

So ... WHAT did Wally do or say???

Did you get a refund, buncha grief, sad tail, or WHAT?
Hopefully you got MONEY ...

Clue us in, Please.

[caseysmom]

The girl at the counter just gave me the refund, my husband tried to show her the broken parts and she clearly didn't care. If it turns out I can't walk yet tomorrow I may just rent one, for today I will use a walker that I had from when my Mom was alive.

[Cinder & Smoke]

The girl at the Wally counter just gave me the refund ...

Hmmmmm ... Good Deal!

So Wally "loaned" you the junky $400 knee walker for FREE ...
Yup - Good Deal!

(Good thing you didn't break anything else when the walker fell apart!)

[caseysmom]

Hmmmmm ... Good Deal!

So Wally "loaned" you the junky $400 knee walker for FREE ...
Yup - Good Deal!

(Good thing you didn't break anything else when the walker fell apart!)


I'm glad it happened after I could walk on my heel a little, yeah I guess it worked out for me I just hope I don't need one anymore it is a great little invention and I can't say enough good about it the one I happened to buy was had some cheap parts used.

[caseysmom]

I got the okay to start walking again with the boot! yeah, I am so happy!!! Anyone have any tips on walking with the stupid thing? I am so uneven, I have to find shoes to even me out.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Anyone have any tips on walking with the stupid thing?

I am so uneven, I have to find shoes to even me out.

Give a shout to Staci (shais_mom) ...

She's an expierenced Boot Walker from way back!

She's probably at work till about 11:30 PM tonight.

;)

[Moesha]

Use a cane! My sister broke her foot and had a trip to Europe planned for 2 weeks later. She had to stay completely off of it for a certain length of time. I forget how long exactly. But then she was in Germany in a wheel chair. In two weeks in Europe she had graduated from the wheel chair, to crutches. Then my mom and I went over and met my sister and brother-in-law in Prague. By that time she had progressed to walking with just a cane. She used the cane and out walked my mom around Prague. And that is saying something because Prague is full of cobblestones! But I would highly recommend a cane and a good fitting flat shoe on the other foot.

[blue]

I got the okay to start walking again with the boot! yeah, I am so happy!!! Anyone have any tips on walking with the stupid thing? I am so uneven, I have to find shoes to even me out.

I cant help, I had to wear a pair of robo boots so it evened out.

[caseysmom]

I cant help, I had to wear a pair of robo boots so it evened out.

I almost wish I could wear two and be even, I don't remember what you did if you mentioned it??

[Pinot's Mom]

First - congratulations on the new stage! http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/4.gif

On to the boot...I, as well, am an experienced "boot walker". I was in one for quite some time, and the thing is still in my closet. Be careful with the OTHER knee!! You get so out of whack that other knee takes on so much of the load at an odd angle and it can damage it. Wear a good supportive shoe on the other foot with inserts to try to get you up a little. Watch yourself going down steps; the boot can take on a life of it's own! :rolleyes:

[caseysmom]

The boot sucks I put tennis shoes on in the house and I am wearing those around, no pain whatsoever....

[chocolatepuppy]

Good to hear you're walking, even though it's with the boot. You're on your way! :)

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm walking with a mini boot now too. It can be a life saver and it can be very uncomfortable at times. Without my tennis shoes, I'm all over the place. Good luck with it.

[caseysmom]

I'm walking with a mini boot now too. It can be a life saver and it can be very uncomfortable at times. Without my tennis shoes, I'm all over the place. Good luck with it.

Does your hip hurt from being uneven?

[Daisy and Delilah]

Does your hip hurt from being uneven?

I have a limp anyway because of all the knee surgeries I've had in my left knee. Since I broke the foot(right one), my hip is hurting even more.

The biggest problem with breaking a foot or having walking problems is the overuse of the other side. It's really annoying but how can we avoid it? Getting old is pure misery enough but this all made it worse.:eek: :eek: :eek:

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I almost wish I could wear two and be even, I don't remember what you did if you mentioned it??

Stress fractures in both ankles. You could wear 2 just to even things out.

[caseysmom]

Stress fractures in both ankles. You could wear 2 just to even things out.

That sounds bad, what happened?

I just wore supportive tennis shoes to work today and I feel pretty good, I still don't put full weight on my whole foot yet though I still walk with a limp.

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That sounds bad, what happened?

I just wore supportive tennis shoes to work today and I feel pretty good, I still don't put full weight on my whole foot yet though I still walk with a limp.

USMC RD SD happened.

[caseysmom]

USMC RD SD happened.

I got the USMC but don't know what the RD SD means... hope they are better now. I thought about the two boots...you should have seen my daughters face when I mentioned that:D

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I got the USMC but don't know what the RD SD means... hope they are better now. I thought about the two boots...you should have seen my daughters face when I mentioned that:D

Recruit Depot San Diego. The pic is from 1995 the day my platoon graduated without me.

[caseysmom]

Recruit Depot San Diego. The pic is from 1995 the day my platoon graduated without me.

I have a friend at work that sent three boys through Camp Pendelton, two are in Japan now and one is in Iraq. They have all been to Iraq several times...I told her she shouldn't have watched Jag so much:D