Hello @herbertguy, Welcome to Connect. Breaking an ankle can be tough even if you don't have neuropathy. It sounds like the surgery went OK which is good but I know recovery can be the pits especially if you don't have any help. What helps me dull the symptoms is to keep my mind occupied with other thoughts, activities around the house or just enjoying looking out the window at my bird feeder. Here's a discussion I started a few years ago to share a few photos I took through the window in my computer room. It helped me during the Covid lockdown and through a couple of surgeries to keep my thinking on the positive side.
-- What's outside of your picture window today?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/whats-outside-of-your-picture-window-today/
Do you have any hobbies or activities you enjoy that you are able to do at home to help keep your mind occupied?