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Cancer | Last Active: May 27, 2022 | Replies (28)
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It gradually got better in about year. My daughter in law is a physical therapist, so I did simple exercises at home, One other thing was when I started to sleep with the boot,it helped . It was my left leg so I wasn’t straining it driving. That is a real problem for me now. I like to be on the go, and driving pulls on my incision.My ankle was only ligament which made it easier. The boot felt good once the swelling went down. I’m so sorry this has drug on so long.
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@barbjo Well, I went for the bonus driving difficulties by breaking my right ankle. It gets tired driving, and then I remember to use the cruse control. That doesn't work well in stop and go traffic, but is fine on the highways. I usually sleep with my injured ankle immersed in several pillows to protect it from my cats. One in particular likes to sleep against my lower leg. That lets me slide my leg out from under a pillow (with a cat on it) and gently change position with out my foot being attacked under the covers as cats love to do. I could try the boot at night and see if that is better or if it is more difficult to move around.
I think your driving incision pain will get better quicker in less time than the ligaments healed. I have a lot a patience which you need for a long recovery and a great physical therapist too. It's probably for the best that you don't have stitches adding to the misery.