Thread: Laid up with a broken ankle

Thanks everyone! It was very painful for the first week and I really leaned on the painkillers they gave me. But then it was really OK, just had to be careful to keep my balance on the crutches. Today they took the cast off and fitted me with an air boot which means I can start to walk on it a bit, and it already feels much better. Don't know why the faint happened, as I've never fainted before, so still need to investigate this with the docs as I don't want to do it again!!

Oh dear donnad, I do hope you feel better soon. Bruised ribs are awful!

What lovely company you have. Luckily they don't want to sprawl out upon your broken ankle. My 20 pound Storm cat would always try to lay atop my broken foot When I broke my tailbone, I had to lay on my side, so my Storm would drape himself across my hips. I wonder if your boys try to heal your ankle.

Well none of them have tried to sit on my foot so far! But they are definitely helping by keeping me company and chilling out with me. I had my cast removed yesterday and the surgeon was happy for me to have an air boot instead which means I can start gradually putting weight on it. So glad I can stop hopping around!

Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Well none of them have tried to sit on my foot so far! But they are definitely helping by keeping me company and chilling out with me. I had my cast removed yesterday and the surgeon was happy for me to have an air boot instead which means I can start gradually putting weight on it. So glad I can stop hopping around!

What a relief it is when the cast comes off, isn't it? And such a blissful bath-time after! (If the kitties will allow you, of course). Your poor leg.

And your boys are beautiful! You must be the best lap EVER for them at the moment.

Aw what a shame, I am so sorry to hear that you are laid up. I can see that babies are making sure you feel better. Hope you are back up and on the mend soon.

It's 3 weeks since the ankle op and I am now managing to walk without crutches! This is a big step forward, so to speak.
The crutches were handy though for getting Larry's attention, as he was quite scared of them. When he was going to do something naughty, I just had to wave the crutches at him and he would suddenly stop.

Thanks for all your good wishes! x