@amywood20 Mayo is a drive for me too.. 5 hours, but I compare that to driving to Chicago which is about 2 hours with crazy dangerous traffic, then the drive to Mayo through the pretty countyside seems so much better. I also know when I get there I am in a healing environment. it's a bit like a mini vacation and I avoid the over crowded big city. I'll be going back to Mayo in a couple weeks and looking forward to it. I am making slow progress with my ankle and sometimes I can forget what happened and it's not hurting. I'm sorry it happened too, but it was a freak accident that happened so fast when I fell from a horse while on a trip. This is the first time I have ever broken bones, and it has been very painful, even more painful than spine surgery. Moving around the house is a chore, so I plan so I don't have to make extra trips. I am counting the days until the cast comes off. When my ankle hurts, and I can't escape, it seems kind of claustrophobic, but when I keep the leg elevated, I do well because it keeps the swelling down. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to help. Each time I had surgery, we stayed an extra day at the hotel just in case there were issues.