MY LISFRANC INJURY AND RECOVERY STORY (3 MONTH POST SURGERY UPDATE)

#lisfrancinjury #lisfrancrecovery #hope #resilience
Hey everyone! On this week's episode, I'm sharing my injury story with all of you! This video is intended to be informative as well as provide hope and encouragement to those going through the same and/or similar circumstances. We'll get through this!

[@leilad8423]

It’s a great thing to read your story and have more hope for myself. I have four weeks since the injury and five days since the surgery. I managed to fracture all five metatarsal bones and the ligament. The orthopaedic surgeon said, I could not have done it any worse. After listening to your story and reading other people’s comments, I know I am not alone and gives me more hope to go through this. Yes, I was down and really depressed. I got the injury the night before my daughter’s wedding. Thats when I realized how much we take for granted in life. Like being able to walk. I don’t know what I would do without my husband, but I hope everyone can have as much support and hope as I have. Speedy recovery.

[@christophburger5280]

I find myself in your spot right now with 2 weeks post injury. Since yours has been now one year ago. I wonder how your recovery went and how you're doing today. Hope you're doing fine Regards from Germany

[@Madi8634]

i’ve watched this 3 days in a row as a reminder that it gets better. i have surgery the 17th thank you for posting this ❤

[@katherinekobe8449]

You got this, Madi!! Have patience during this time 💜

[@terranovaai]

I had my surgery a week ago some toes are numb my foot feels disconnected from my body just had the cast removed today, how was your process leading up to now? My dr told me no more medicine and that I have to feel the pain😮 did your surgeon tell u the same?

[@jalisaturner4930]

Thanks for sharing! I had my car accident 2/9/2024 while being 3 weeks postpartum and surgery on 2/29/2024. I’ve gone from a splint to a hard and I am absolutely loosing my mind I haven’t been able to move my foot in two months with a newborn so hearing your story gives me hope❤. Hopefully next week I can get placed in a walking boot and start the process of walking. I joke all the time and say my son and I will learn how to walk at the same time lol😂

[@paigeleavitt-halsall598]

Wonderful job!! You are inspiring as I sit here 12 days post-op from LisFranc (with displaced and fx metatarsals). Your story helped as so few women speak out, I'm a nurse and mine happened early am barefooted going down wooden steps (missed 4 but who's counting, right?). I don't know if you have been shocked to see what's on KZbin: PT channels encouraging post-op, non weight bearing foot surgery patients to do leg exercises..from the floor and standing position..and people commenting how great! You are honest, earnest and speaking from your actual experience..I will follow your recovery!

[@najae7369]

Thank you so much for your story and also all the positive comments below! This is such a scary experience to go through. It really makes you realize how fragile and intricate our bodies are. It also makes you appreciate things we take for granted daily. I have a severe Lisfranc Injury along with some broken metatarsals on January 11th and had my surgery on January 14th. I have 5 screws, plates and a pin. I had my stitches and splint removed 2 weeks after surgery. On February 23rd I had my pin removed and cast in hopes of getting put into a Walking boot but unfortunately due to the position my foot was in the cast my Achilles is stuck and I am unable to flex my foot or move my ankle to get into the walking boot. I am waiting to start Physical Therapy in 2 days in hopes to help get into the walking boot so I can gain mobility back and won’t have to have a secondary surgery to fix my Achilles that is stuck. I’m praying that I will not have to do that🙏🏾. This process has been very hard, painful and depressing! If it was not for my husband helping me and being there for me every step of the way I would not know what to do. Thanks again for posting your story and providing all of us going through this some hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

[@jessicahoskins8606]

Thank you for sharing your story. I tore my lisfranc ligament and fractured 2 metatarsals about 12 days ago. I tripped on some rope, and like you, all of my body weight came down on my foot injuring it. I had my surgery 5 days ago. They put a plate and 5 screws in. I am still in the original post -operative cast until the 28th when they will take it off and remove my stitches. Everything is a huge mission now. I definitely learned to enjoy the small things like a cool breeze through the window, potting a new plant or enjoying a cup of tea. I have moments of feeling sad and trapped but more often I feel grateful for the advances in Orthopaedic medicine that I get to benefit from now. I also had a very experienced surgeon which made me feel as though I was in good hands. Well wishes to you and thanks again for your story

[@user-tl6gx8ef1m]

Hey Jessica I had my surgery about 5 weeks now, since it’s been a year since your injury i want to know how are you now . Are u able to walk properly again . Please tell me your experience I really need to know how long will it take to heal properly .

[@jessicahoskins8606]

​@user-tl6gx8ef1m I am doing fantastic now, actually. I can do everything that I did before my injury and I have no pain. The only thing that is different is that I have a bump on the top of my foot Here is my timeline -5 weeks began pwb with aircast -8 weeks began fwb with aircast -14 weeks began fwb without aircast -23 weeks cleared by doctor to start hopping and running -26 weeks actually was able to hop and run

[@user-tl6gx8ef1m]

Thank u very much for your reply . I was really tensed that will I be able to do everything that I did before the injury , but now I am not tensed at all 🙏😊

[@JanaBailey-ff7uf]

Wow, I am going to be the 100th comment! I am so relating to your story. I am 4 1/2 weeks out. First X-rays were non-weight bearing, showing Lisfranc injury, yet no fractures. Am now going to get a weight-bearing X-rays and an MRI.

[@user-ul2zk1ex6y]

This gives me peace of mind. I have surgery next week and was worried about recovery because I have my wedding at the end of December. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your recovery story!

[@nao.a.7306]

Hi im watching this video 3 weeks after my lisfranc injury. Its crazy to me how a simple accident (I missed a step too) is having such a huge impact on my quality of life. Im not really able to move around yet but my orthopaedic dr is doing his best to avoid surgery as of now because I cant afford to take time off for the recovery. Im lucky the ER doctors caught it as soon as i met them. Thank you for sharing your story 😢

[@xox5403]

Thank you for this video. So many helpful tips and questions to ask my doctor/ surgeon. I am just starting the process after being misdiagnosed.

[@juanespino2359]

Thanks for sharing your story with us, I hope you’re back to your normal self again. I dislocated my foot and it’s now been 2 months since it happened, today I got the good news that I’m scheduled for my lisfranc surgery Tuesday June 14th. I’m so excited because I just want to be on the road to my proper recovery. It’s been extremely hard, especially because I have a family and I was the main provider. Now I feel useless but like you said, I’m learning to take it day by day. I just hope I can heal well, your story gave me hope. Thank you very much!

[@restrepocluis]

Hey how are you doing now after 6 months? I got my surgery 6 weeks ago, off the cast now but can't barely walk without pain on my heel.

[@seeandknow9598]

wud u mind posting ur current foot status, i got surgery on 11 nov 2023,after 7wks now im barely able to walk with pain, hows urs guys pls share ur current foot condition, hope u understand my situation.

[@1zandersabby]

Thank you for sharing your journey! Today marks 3 months since my surgery to repair a torn Lisfranc and fractured metatarsal. I remember watching your video early on after my surgery and feeling like I would never get to this point.

[@soumya1840]

Hey i too got injured in june this year. It's almost 2 months since my surgery. Just want to know how much improvement can i see by the 3rd month!!! And then following after.

[@rizzla6750]

Thanks for your words of inspiration, I had open reduction fixation on my left foot on 29/9/21 and about to go for my 6 week check up ….it’s been hard for me not been able to do the things I enjoy but keeping positive is key day by day 😊

[@survivingthed6091]

Are you weigh bearing yet?

[@pigalow2002]

Thanx for posting this!! I had lisfranc stabilization surgery(& bunion fusion surgery)22 days ago. Mine..is different. I never actually injured my lisfranc, as in 1 event, my MRI(for a stress fracture & 2 check 2 check my big toe ligaments)revealed my lisfranc had healed from an injury in the past(I think I know when, but I thought it was a sprain. It “healed”?within a week tho, so🤷‍♂️). So I had screws & pins in my big toe, the lisfranc, & a stress fracture mid foot(I’ve broken my foot 3 times in the last 5 years), so I obviously have bad & very flat feet. I’m a runner tho, also(foolishly, I know). The inactivity is killing me, physically & mentally. So…I cannot fathom THAT lengthy of a layoff from..everything. I’m…fighting the urge to panic about it, every day(night time especially, lying in bed worrying about it). Any advice on how to cope with this,,,fear? Thanx again! Sorry so long😉

[@martinawouda9767]

Hi Katherine, I also broke my lisfranc 9 weeks ago, but I also broke 5 bones with it, I had my surgery 8 weeks ago, boy oh boy I was in so much pain, now 8 weeks later I am still in a cast and my foot is still very swolen and still in lots of stinging pain, tomorrow I have to go to hospital, remove cast, make an exray and then appointment with the churgain, fingers crossed that everything is going ok, thanks fot sharing your story, greetings Tina from the Netherlands

[@elizabethbahena6898]

Thank you for your story. It was really reassuring. I broke mine in a car accident. My bones were also shattered. Your story just made me feel super strong and reassured that my difficulties are only human and reassured me that I am actually doing really well.. The only difference is I've done it alone. I'm a single mother and still have 4 little ones at home. So it has been challenging but I feel like I'm doing really good considering. I have had a few days where I'm very frustrated because I can't do everything I want. The hardest part is just trying to relax and be forgiving of myself for not having everything perfect. Like I like.. I'm also on a scooter. The scooter does make it alot easier to get around. Thank God for scooters! 😆my older 2 girls have been as helpful as possible ages 9 and 13. I also realized where I failed as a parent and realized how much I really did cater to my children. I'm learning to give them more responsibility. They were so used to me just following them around cleaning and doing everything. Now its super hard. So they are learning in the process too. Thank you for taking the time and bringing awareness. I think this is also helpful for ppl that dont have supportive families, so they can see its actually pretty serious and takes time to heal. Also I think we may have had our injuries around the same time but a year a part. My accident was 12/31/21 and surgery was 2/3/22. So I am able to pritty much follow the same recovery process. How long after surgery did you start to bear weight?

[@simplybeautiful026]

How are you doing. I'm still nwb from Jan 25 2022. Same car accident

[@Hannafam9]

So so similar to my story too. Thanks for sharing. I was pressure washing around my pool… and then I stepped back carelessly and fell into the shallow end with my foot hitting the steps 😢.

[@Jr-mr2jk]

Finally a video that shows I'm not alone😂 I'll be removing the wires I'm scared as hell.

[@janaeperez7859]

Omg I have to tell you my story!! I also work in the hospital and have all of the same fears about surgery! I fell the exact same way!! ONE STEP!! The only difference, on top of the lisfranc fracture, is that I also broke my ankle in 3 places AND sissies my other ankle 😮. Injury 12/1/23, surgery (6 hours!) was 12/13/23... I will never take the simple things in life for granted ever again!! Just to be able to go outside, to walk, to drive, to go to work, to shower on my own, to make a meal, etc etc etc. I do look forward to recovering!! Toughest thing I have ever endured! Thank you so much for sharing your story! WE'VE GOT THIS! 💪❤️

[@kristingorman5172]

Thanks for sharing. I just injured my Lisfranc, still waiting for my mri, doc is pretty sure I’ll need surgery. Man it’s been an extremely painful injury. I now have an idea of what to expect.

[@zioncross46]

Thank you Katherine this was truly reassuring! I’m on day 3 post-op from the same exact injury as you. Did you ever have like tenderness in calf (same leg) on day 2 or 3 ?

[@wayu3679]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm going to have my lisfranc surgery next week. Feeling scared and worried about future recovery. Take day by day to move on🙏

[@Al-hp7lq]

Best of luck 🤞❤

[@WilliamBurkard]

Thankyou for your support i am facing surgury next week, trying to prepare mentally for the long road of recovery also hoping i dont go broke in the process being i am out of work and not recieving an income!

[@phprookie]

Hi Katherine , it's been 1 year and 3 months from your surgery, how your recovery is going? Are you able to walk like before the injury? I had mine on the left foot 4.5 months ago and the limp and pain are still there while walking. Waiting for some hope. Congrats for the video too!

[@Chris-hj3lc]

Damn, thought this girl was going to break down and cry the entire video. Hope things are progressing for you.

[@emilystephens4035]

Had my lisfranc surgery 6 weeks ago, this is so helpful thank you!

[@ryanthompson180]

How’s the healing going? I have my surgery this coming Friday

[@emilystephens4035]

Aw sorry to hear this - its hard but when I had my surgery I was just grateful to finally have a solution and know that things were eventually going to get better - it does get hard but I try not to forget that. I am not sure what type of lisfrabc surgery you’re having, I had a button suture tightrope fixation - I’m currently 3 and a half months after my operation right now. I came off crutches a couple of weeks ago but still have a long boot to wear. I’ve only just gone back to work this week as my work means I’ll be on my feet all day. I was only able to drive a couple of weeks ago too. It is long, but keeping myself busy with lots of hobbies helped me! I took up painting and tried to learn a new language. I tried to get outside every day too. All the best :)

[@patsydalrymple801]

Oh my goodness... This was my life, too! My life forever changed on 03/11/21. I fell and fractured my lisfranc joint, 2 metatarsal, and ankle. I have 4 screws on top of my foot, cadaver ligament repair, and 11 screws and plate in my ankle. Emergency surgery with 2 weeks in a cast, 10 weeks with an air boot. 12 weeks on a knee scooter and non weight bearing. 5 and a half months of physical therapy. It's a very long road. My surgeon says it is a 2 - and a half-year process. I have been blessed to work at an orthopedic specialty hospital for the past 20 years. Amazing care

[@katherinekobe8449]

I hope you are recovering well!

[@survivingthed6091]

How were you able to get emergency surgery?

[@TheGlowEllaASH]

Thank you for sharing! Fractured my 2nd, 3rd & 4th metatarsals on 2/19/23. I got surgery 3/22/23. I was in a splint & nonweight bearing. I was so distraught as a fast walking on the go new yorker. I got a book week 6. I was able to start walking in my boot week 9. The boot is so painful and my doctor did advise I can wear sneakers. I’m finishing week 9 and will be starting my sneakers and ankle brace. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@OGCJ10]

How long did it take you to be able to walk without the need of crutches?

[@TheGlowEllaASH]

@@OGCJ10 I didn’t use my crutches for long. I actually used a knee scooter whenever I needed to get around. I was without the knee scooter from week 9 so early May when I transitioned to a boot. Then I used a cane for about 4 weeks now I’m slowly getting back to normal. I hope this helps 🫶🏾

[@ViswajithVenugopal]

How are you now?

[@TheGlowEllaASH]

@@ViswajithVenugopal I’m MUCH BETTER now. Not 100% physically but back in the gym. Thank you for asking!

[@dianacondon3114]

Thank you for the video hope you are doing better. I tripped over the cat June 2 2022 er said bad sprain but that was not the case had my surgery June 22, 2022 recovery has been so stressful for me I'm not someone that just sets around.

[@katrinagonsalves7048]

Hi Katherine, thank you for sharing! Your video inspires me to not be in a dark place after my injury. My podiatrist told me my tarsometatarsal ligament didn’t completely tear but is severely sprained BUT we didn’t do an MRI only a CT and like 3 X-rays. Its been 3 weeks since my injury and my foot still has bruising, hurts like HELL (literally any movement kills me), and I can’t move my toes (they are extremely stiff and hurts to stretch/move). I was placed in a Johnson splint for 2 weeks and now currently in a cast for the next 4 weeks following PT for another 4 weeks. My concern is I hope my doctor diagnosed me correctly despite not having an MRI done. What would you recommend since you are a nurse… should I get a second opinion? Sorry to bombard you with questions but did you have a exercise/stretch regime for the stiffness, how long did the pain last until it started to feel better, and did you take any supplements to help with recovery. Thank you so much for this video and your time! - Katrina 🙂

[@sl2608]

I have the same questions you do! Wish we could get a response.

[@user-ez8lj5lo9y]

Wow I have a similar story… I walked around on my foot for a month because I was told by urgent care it was sprained. Took a month to get in for my mri but I’m so glad I did

[@xcalabur18]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Can you explain more about the anesthesia part? You said the medicine (propafol sp?) burns when it goes in? Did you actually feel this? And then did you even get drowsy or woozy or was it more like you were instantly out? I'm so nervous for this part even though I know it's routine haha. Best of luck as you recover!

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey @xcalabur18! Thanks so much for watching! So, propofol is a routine anesthesia med given to patients having surgery that pits people instantly to sleep. The surgery nurses (pre-op and OR) actually warned me prior that I would feel a slight burning in my IV and would be out within seconds. Let me tell you, they were not lying ha! From what I remember, I felt the burning and the next thing I was woken up by the medical staff letting me know the surgery was over. Pretty powerful medicine ha! Anyways, I totally get the nerves, that was me 💯 percent! They also give you medicine to lower one’s anxiety through your IV beforehand as well. Thank you so much and I will keep you in my prayers for your surgery day and recovery process!

[@sl2608]

This was so helpful. I injured my foot 3 weeks ago, have seen 3 doctors and none of them will order an MRI for me! I have all the signs of a Lisfranc injury -- either a ligament tear or a fracture. How do I get a definitive diagnosis??? Is that through an MRI? I am seeing one more dr. tomorrow and if he will not order one I found a radiology clinic that will do one, self-pay, for people who are underinsured. I am NOT underinsured, but might as well be since the dr won't order it! I will have to pay more than I would with my insurance, but I want to know exactly what is wrong with my foot and get a proper treatment plan. Is MRI the best diagnostic tool for a Lisfranc injury? I am so fed up with doctors and our health care system. Katherine, I hope you are doing better now and fully recovered -- thank you again!

[@roxannefuentez8779]

I actually was told I fractured my 2 one and had a torn ligament they put me in a non weight boot. During the next days I was in full blown pain. Waking up with horrible Charlie horses so bad they took hours to release. Than when I took the boot off to shower or sleep my foot was in pain I felt like my ankle was gonna snap body was sweating so bad I felt like I was going to faint. I call doctor and get told take aspirin. Put my foot up we will check it in a month. I can walk but I limp still have a black spot under my foot. No MRI was ordered so it’s been a month and go to doctors today. Mind you I have been out of work for a month. I tried walking with a lite shoe and my top part of foot can not take weight and I hear a popping noise my toes won’t move and no feeling in them. I kept sending doctors office texts telling them and all I get is doctor doesn’t have any opens you can go to urgent care if you can’t wait till doctors appointment. It’s not like I want to be outta work for nothing it feels like I have waited 6 weeks for nothing. I need my foot because my job requires me to be on them and I can’t afford to go back to work and go out again because the limping is so bad. Any ideas on how to make your doctor take it more seriously or are they stuck because insurance doesn’t want to pay

[@CassandraTMack]

Thanks for sharing I cried I. Still recovering would love to share with you

[@froggo7215]

Finally sb with the same process as me. sis similar thing happened to me, my tablet fell on my foot and it was blindingly painful, Same injury, but less severe, doc told me you don't need surgery and I'm hopeful that I won't, but still so much pain and a cast for 1 month and 1 month of physiotherapy 😢 this is day four and I'm already going insane.

[@victorwm9802]

I have a lisfranc fracture right now plus a another bone in my foot, just had surgery and I cannot explain how bad this feels, never experienced this kind a pain, I hope I will have a good recovery, but right now I feel so small and fragile.. never been this down In my life, but I try to think that god made this happend to show me I’m not invisible, and I need to be more careful (went a lot out and drank a lot) so I try to take it as a new chapter in my life😅

[@m.taylor]

I have a Lisfranc and some metatarsal fractures with a similar accident like yours, and it was rough staying off the foot. At first, the ER Doc and Ortho doc forgot to tell me to be totally non-weightbearing and I had no experience, so I sometimes lightly rested my heel on the floor while standing with crutches but then my swelling worsened. I don't know whether I will be able to walk or resume exercise the way I used to.

[@Brownie-tg3nu]

I tore my lisfranc in July 2020 and same thing,the radiologist missed the tear and apparently it’s only something a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon would catch because I was told I had a sprain. Fast forward a month and I’m still not better at all (actually worse) I finally called and got an appt with a orthopedic surgeon who wanted to do the surgery 2 days later. I’m a small business owner and had to wait a week to get my affairs in order. Had the surgery the next week,three plates and 12 screws miserable 6 weeks of non weight bearing. Had I saw a surgeon immediately I may have been just non Weight bearing without surgery but I guess I’ll never know. I’ll say without hesitation don’t try and be a hero and go with Tylenol and Advil. I don’t know what I would have done without the Percocet. I had a generous old school surgeon who didn’t mind prescribing it to me as long as he was legally allowed to. I never abused or became addicted to it,when I was done I quit taking it. I feel bad for anyone who has a surgeon who is anti narcotic pain pills after the first week. 95% of people never use them again. I love your story,but I would say don’t be a hero because ibuprofen 800 or Naproxen 500 just doesn’t cut it. 2+ years later I can do most everything,but I still get days where it’s sore,and some days it’s really good. Now when it gets sore ibuprofen is all I need. Just don’t ever expect it to be the way it was before you hurt it. If a person is a professional athlete it normally ends their career. Terrible injury,and I’m really glad to hear you used an orthopedic surgeon because an podiatrist would have F’d it up and you’d be screwed for life. The surgeon actually said to me that podiatrist’s are for treating bunions,prescribing rip off orthotics,and treating athletes foot. LOL,seemed harsh that a Dr. Would say that about another Dr because they usually stick together like cops do. I see this video is a year old,and I hope you are doing well?

[@altskitzo2808]

Hey read through your experience, and was just wondering how you are doing nowadays?

[@sl2608]

Absolutely accurate description of what podiatrists are good for == very little.

[@restrepocluis]

Hey Katherine, Had my cast remove today after 4 weeks so back to the boot. But it hurt so much to walk especially on the heel. Did you experience this? it hurt so much that I am assisting my walk with crutches

[@lionbrothersofficial]

Hi how are you can i ask you how long time exactly take you from the surgery to walking without crutches ?

[@Mars-1784]

Just got surgery done days ago and you give me hope that it will get better 💜

[@katherinekobe8449]

@Mars17, you most certainly will ❤️

[@fredsisler1989]

I just had mine on July 15! How are you recovering?

[@phprookie]

@@fredsisler1989 hi, how is your recovery going? I am at 6 months after surgery and the limp and pain are still there while walking. I have 3 screws on my left foot

[@fredsisler1989]

@@phprookie I’m doing pretty good for the most part I broke numerous bones in my body 13 in total but I’m working 12 hour shifts in the hospital while walking 7/9 miles daily with some pain but I’ve grown accustomed to it now.

[@phprookie]

@@fredsisler1989 thank you for your time to reply. I wish you get better and better day by day. This injury is really hard for our mind and body too

[@joethenoob]

Just got surgery around 2 weeks ago, and just tonight I almost fell and I had to put my foot down.. i went full force like if i stomped on it. it's a little painful, but you think I should get it checked out? I'm worried.

[@lauradelhoyo4802]

Would u recommend doing the surguery or try doing it the conservative way ? I just got mine n they told me I need surguery but I wondering if I can go natural.

[@evaalway1999]

Hi! This is Eva. I am a 16 yrs old who has a lisfranc sprain. I torn it during basketball game... I’m still waiting for my surgery date to come ( I am very very scared...) I honestly don’t know what they are going to do but after hearing your story it gave me a picture of what’s going to be like! I really appreciate that! Just one question, does the screw and plate have to come out? Because I really don’t want to have an second operation... 😅

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Eva! I’m so sorry to hear that 💜. I hope you have been able to get your surgery and are your road to recovery! Surgery can definitely be a mental game. You do not need to get the screws out, but if you are experiencing pain from them, you may want to consider it .

[@bahubalisinghsangam8830]

Hey, Now u r able to walk properly Without any support? am also suffering from d same facture?

[@PaulaT237]

I had surgery 2 weeks ago. I damaged my lisfranc and then I dislocated and my surgeon had to do a bonegraft too. I start physiotherapy next week. I have another 4 weeks non weight bearing then an xray and then surgery at 12 weeks again to remove the plate that was put in. Its not easy, I can now stand straight and put even weight on both feet.

[@matthewanderson3864]

I have a question is a lisfranc surgery a inpatient out outpatient surgery because I broke my lisfranc last Saturday

[@rumafahmida7595]

Hi katrena r u still keeping all screaws inside or u take out? Please let me know

[@karinaguerra1028]

I just had surgery, today it’s 6 days after I had surgery and partial of my toes are numb and I do see they are swollen. Is this normal? Doctor told me I can loosen my wraps a bit. They told me it is normal having some tingling and numbing cause of the plate that was put in but I’m freaking out cause I’m literally poking at parts of my toes and it’s numb and some parts burns at touch.

[@arjunsinhjadeja594]

From Tuesday, my physiotherapy session will start. My 1st surgery was on 15th feb and 2nd was on 7th march.

[@RachaelGiallongo]

I am going for surgery on Fri 12/3. I fractured several bones with a lisfranc injury on 11/21. Thank you for sharing your experience. I work in a craft brewery and am on my feet 100% of the time. How long did it take you to return to work?

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Rachael! I’m sorry to hear about your injury, but am glad you are getting surgery! For me, it was 14 weeks, but definitely talk to your surgeon! It may not be as long? Best of luck on your surgery and road to recovery 💕💕💕

[@a.d0210]

I have surgery in 4 hours and I'm terrified. I got a Lisfranc injury from playing volleyball and im currently in my junior year. I played three games and then my season was over. I got injured in practice on Labor Day so its been a month ever since. I just hope that by august of next year ill be back to the way I played before the injury.

[@dreams5x208]

i just got my walking boot it’s been 8 weeks post op and i can barely walk with the boot and it hurts so bad to even take a step any tips please?

[@arturoramirez4372]

I was told just today 4/7 2022 I have a Lisfranc Injury. I was misdiagnosed back in 22/21 😔 I think I will have this surgery. Thank you girl

[@sl2608]

Do you mind if I ask, what was the misdiagnosis? And how did you get a definitive, correct diagnosis? I think I have a Lisfranc injury but the two doctors I've been to see will not order an MRI! I'm so frustrated. i fell 3 weeks ago. I hope you are better now!

[@WilliamBurkard]

Is the swelling normal? How long does it last?

[@dbaldoria]

I got into a cycling accident and diagnosed with lisfranc injury. My MRI didn't show signs of tear so I didn't need to go to surgery. I'm on my 3rd month, I'm on a walking boot and still on two crutches. My ortho cleared me to put 50% body weight on the injured foot and start my physical therapy but I still find it a bit painful and uncomfortable putting weight on the injured foot. Did you feel the same way on the first time you started putting some weight on your foot?

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Dennis! Yes- it definitely felt that way for me when I started bearing weight on my left foot. I still get pain and stiffness in the mornings with it, but it tends to “warm up” as the day goes on. Still wear shoes most of the time, even in my house, but hey- if it keeps the pain away or to a minimum- why not? Hope this helps and hang in there 🤍.

[@laurentodd8142]

I injured my Lisfranc in the exact same way as you did almost three weeks ago. I just had my surgery Thursday. I have an 8 month old son and am a stay at home mom. This has been the most difficult time and most painful thing I’ve ever experienced (even over childbirth). Thank you for honestly and openly sharing your story. I’ll be following along!

[@katherinekobe8449]

I am so so sorry to hear that, Lauren. I can only imagine what it would be like to care for a baby in addition to this injury. You are in my prayers, I am in this recovery process with you! ❤️‍🩹

[@desivlog4024]

Hello lauren i had an same injury while i am playing 4 months ago. I am from india. And here doctor's can't understand this injury. When i gone to 3rd doctor he tells me that you have a lisfranc fracture. I feel very much pain. What i can do.

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hi Desi, I noticed your question. Did you ask for an MRI? I would suggest starting there.

[@desivlog4024]

@@katherinekobe8449 ok dear.When I got injured, the mail was saved. I could also have spinal cord injury. But by the grace of God I was saved.

[@davidbayer9714]

Thanks ketra i enjoyed having 5 3 inch screws in the top of my foot

[@BlueMolly2024]

I fractured my lisfranc. I’m in a splint. I see the podiatrist again in a few days. My doctor isn’t ruling out surgery, but he said the injury isn’t horrible. I have to stay off my foot. My podiatrist is a great doctor.

[@marissacrain3471]

Hi Katherine! I would love updates on your journey, I injured my lisfranc right foot on July 11th, just had surgery on July 29th. I am just so unsure of my future and recovery so keep updating it would help me out to see what I possibly am looking forward to lol 💕

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Marissa! Thanks so much for watching! I totally get it, should be filming my 6 month update in a few weeks! Hang in there ❤️

[@TwizzlerTuesday]

I injured and dislocated my lisfranc as well on 7/11 as well on the morning of my cousins wedding :(

[@marissacrain3471]

@@TwizzlerTuesday wow Lisfranc twins 😬 I have HWR on 1/14

[@briannagarcia9252]

Hi Marissa, I have my surgery scheduled for 4/14. I was wondering how your foot is healing? What do your scars look like? I really like my feet as they are and the thought of a huge scar on top worries me.

[@aprilparker8220]

I fell and fractured mine in March. Had surgery March 30th. Start pt on March 19th

[@Romezens]

Is 8months too long to get infusion surgery with likelihood of benefits? Considering the 6-12 month recovery and return to sport. What’s your experience with waiting it out and continuing your sport with lisfranc? Which I have been doing during this time ❤ thank you for sharing your story

[@M3sergio]

I waited 1 year until my surgery still in recovery got it done 2 months ago planning on doing a video as well .

[@rumafahmida7595]

I had 2 weeks surgery now my lisfranc ligelment joint open so I had scrw Bt do u tell me after 2 weeks what can they do

[@seeandknow9598]

wud u mind posting ur current foot status, i got surgery on 11 nov 2023,after 7wks now im barely able to walk with pain, hows urs guys pls share ur current foot condition, hope u understand my situation

[@nikkidoss1942]

When I saw your photo of your foot. I was thinking that’s exactly like mine. My injury occurred cause my granddaughter accidentally fell on my foot. All 41 pounds of her cuteness

[@Curlzstayfly]

Same thing happened to me while out of town....of course they said it was a sprain at first. This injury is the most misdiagnosed and should be looked at via Mri..my surgery is on 12/23

[@katherinekobe8449]

I am so sorry to hear this!! Thank goodness for MRIs and best of luck to you on your surgery!

[@Curlzstayfly]

@@katherinekobe8449 thank you so much I wish it was just a sprain

[@sl2608]

I was injured 3 weeks ago and I'm concerned that I have been misdiagnosed as well. I keep asking for an MRI but dr. wouldn't order one and I don't understand why! Isn't MRI the only way to definitively diagnose a Lisfranc injury?

[@rumafahmida7595]

Hi kristina can u tell me r u still walking and any bothering screw? Please let me know

[@nathanaelsell4732]

I just had my lisfranc operated on sept. 15th and had 2 plates and 2 screws put in

[@aprilparker8220]

I hate the boot. I have nerve ending pain in my while leg because of other issues not associated with the lisfranc

[@Yang-nr7fr]

Hey Katherine! Thanks for sharing, is there any update for the topic? Cannot find you on Instagram

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[@samanthawalls4816]

I am scheduled for surgery for my lisfranc surgery next week. I am not looking forward to it. Have you been able to return to work yet?

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hi Samantha! Yes, I have been back to work since May 2021- started on light duty first since I work as a nurse and have only gotten stronger. Hang in there, recovery takes time but is worth it!

[@lisandromorales9498]

Thanks for the video! I had a lisfranc injury playing football back in September. I got surgery done on September 13,2021. I am 14 weeks post up surgery I am able to walk already but I have trouble speed walking or jogging. I wonder how long it took you to be able to jog?

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Lisandro! That’s rough, but be patient! I’m now 10.5 months out of surgery, but just recently started jogging again. Not much time wise, but way better than a few months ago. I plan to do a one year follow up, but happy to report I’ve come a long way! Hang in there, it gets better 🤍.

[@OGCJ10]

@@katherinekobe8449it’s been almost 2 years - how would you describe your progress? Would you say you’re back to 100% being able to do everything you did before without pain?

[@jovitapinto4702]

I am having my stitches removed this Tuesday. I don't know what to expect. Any recommendations?

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hey Jovita! Take some type of pain medication before you go and plan to rest/ice it the rest of the day! Wishing you a strong and peaceful mindset during this recovery process ❤️‍🩹.

[@phprookie]

@@katherinekobe8449 Hi Katherine , it's been 1 year and 3 months from your surgery, how your recovery is going? Are you able to walk like before the injury? I had mine on the left foot 6 months ago and the limp and pain are still there while walking. Waiting for some hope. Congrats for the video too!

[@krismaczuba1446]

I’m three months past surgery ! Still in a boot and miserable . I knew it was broken wish i had gone for a second option ! Been the worst experience it was my first surgery was in a boot eight weeks before they decided i needed surgery… it’s been a road ! They want me to take my hardware out ! and I’m scared crap less

[@xox5403]

Thank you for this, I am sorta the same situation but a few months behind you. I have been in a walking boot for just under a month and they kept telling me it was a crush injury and bone bruise.. until the MRI came back. Hope things get better for you.

[@krismaczuba1446]

@@xox5403 hope things get better , it’s a long road i fear still ahead . The swelling is crazy … the pain almost unbearable… here’s to healing ❤️‍🩹

[@danoliveiraoficial464]

@@krismaczuba1446 whats are you?? In recovery

[@sl2608]

@@xox5403 Did you have fracture? Surgery? They keep telling me it's a bone bruise and contusion. I keep telling them, something is broken! It's been 3 weeks since my injury and still a lot of swelling and pain! How do I get them to order an MRI??? I've asked two doctors and both said no. I'm going nuts!

[@azumar6945]

How are you doing today? On your Linsfanc inj?

[@desivlog4024]

Did the doctor remove hardware implants from your foot

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hi! No, my surgeon’s plan was not to, however some surgeons do!

[@davidbayer9714]

Dr chris fixed my foot

[@Deadtrees15]

I have 4 broken metatarsals, dislocated my 1st metatarsals, dislocated my lisfranc joint and tore my lisfranc ligament All my weight went on my foot when my ankle twisted. The pain was excruciating. I tripped over a concrete block on June 18 :(

[@malissahuff6638]

How many surgeries did ortho trauma do if this a year

[@katherinekobe8449]

Hi Malissa! Thanks so much for watching! I forget what my surgeon told me exactly, but he said way more frequently than 6 a year. My hospital also is the strongest in the area for Ortho Trauma, which is another reason I requested a consult with them.

[@malissahuff6638]

@@katherinekobe8449 I am scheduled for surgery on Tuesday wish me luck

[@katherinekobe8449]

@@malissahuff6638 Praying for you!! ❤️❤️