Trimalleolar Fracture 4 years later....Raw and unedited.

Here is me 4 years and a few months later since I shattered my ankle. This video discusses my progress, my hurdles, and some friendly advice.

[@johnapowell777]

I love your spirit and your attitude!! Thank you for the encouragement!!!! I’m glad I found your videos ! I’ve been fighting the dark pit- but I’m climbing out! You climbed up the side of a mountain!!!! 🎉 I appreciate you. Thank you!!!! Beautiful doggy too❤

[@LeBoof]

You are so welcome

[@julie-annjohnson5919]

Thank you for posting this. I am post surgery (7 weeks tomorrow) and know exactly what you mean about the "Wo is me" feeling. It's so good to see someone who has come out the other side and is so active. Sending best wishes from the UK x

[@LeBoof]

Oh i remember those days and how hard they was to get out of it. But you can and will get better. Stay positive. Glad the video has helped.

[@morganstephens7514]

“There’s nothing I can’t do!!” Love you awesome lady!!

[@LeBoof]

❤❤❤

[@rocioacosta517]

I’m 5 months in recovery and it’s been hard !! I’m still dealing with nerve pain ! But exercise is helping !! I know it will get better just being patient ❤thanks for updating !

[@LeBoof]

You are most welcome. It is a hard journey, but stay strong. I believe in you.

[@lindyredmond9838]

What is nerve pain? Wondering if that is what i am experiencing???

[@rocioacosta517]

@@lindyredmond9838 hello it’s burning and tingling sensation . It started on my big toe after my surgery they gave me a nerve block injection and I knew after my leg felt very numb . I had a pinched nerve and my recovery process was very slow and had to even take Gabapentin . It’s very painful and causes stiffness . Hope you’re okay and can get a solution because it’s not fun at all . Worse pain ever !!

[@Shaz-v3w]

This is so encouraging- I am currently almost 6 weeks post op from my surgery for this same injury.

[@LeBoof]

I'm super glad you've found this helpful. Stay positive and strong

[@Kushi188]

You are inspiring. Thank you for your updates ❤

[@LeBoof]

Thank you so much!

[@nanomeow]

Finally. Some positive. But realistic content on this injury. Noticed people who have it basically end up selling their recovery programs and it is all a hot mess.

[@LeBoof]

I appreciate the comment. I certainly wanted to be real and honest about my journey. Hope it has helped you with yours.

[@paulinemanifold436]

You're so inspiring. And give me heaps of hope ! Im so chuffed that you're back to being you again. Seeing my consultant next Tuesday 3lst for post op Xray. Please keep your fingers crossed that ill get clearance to weight bear ! How many weeks before you could weight bear post op ?

[@LeBoof]

I'm so glad my videos have helped. I remember looking for videos like mine and wasnt able to find any. i don't re.ember how long it was before i was weight bearing. But my best guess would be probably 6 weeks or so. I will certainly keep my fingers crossed and remember you are strong

[@paulinemanifold436]

Thanks Leboof ! I'm trying to decide what I should call my trim fracture ankle now ! 😂 (may Coleen as it happened in 🇮🇪) Btw since finding you (both ) I've been watching your non /pre trimalleolar vids Have really enjoyed, they're ,funny, warm & interesting videos . You know what ,this is one of the few true positives of social media ,having the opportunity to meet gorgeous people like you & seeing the rest of hardworking humanity, living authentic,none showy lives. It's gorgeous where you live in Florida btw. Only been to the USA once-the big 🍏 for my 40th bday ,in 2006 I'm from Birmingham UK ,second city to London . Hope you all have a beautiful Sunday xx

[@LeBoof]

Coleen I like that name. I know you will heal up in no time. Just be patience and take care of your mental and physical state. Glad you are enjoying the channel.@@paulinemanifold436

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Thanks for the update! How many years after the fracture did it take for you to get to a comfortable place with the recovery?

[@LeBoof]

Hi. For me, I based my progress on what I was able to accomplish. So, at first, something as simply as getting my shoe on was a big accomplishment. I feel like every year, I get a bit better at everything I do because I just keep trying. For me, it's learning my foot mobility and how to work with what range I have and how to work around what it doesn't want to do. Thanks

[@jacquelinerose9859]

Welcome back! Will you two start adding more videos again soon? Hope so!

[@LeBoof]

Thank you very much. We certainly hope so. Because we still do crazy things, lol.

[@proudtobeabundelkhandi4734]

Can you show your ankle movements(Dorsifelaxation, inversion etc)

[@LeBoof]

Hey that's a great question. I will certainly follow up with another video doing just that.

[@proudtobeabundelkhandi4734]

@@LeBoof I'm depressed because my Ankle rang of motion is lost after surgery...i want to see your movement and think about my future 😢

[@LeBoof]

@@proudtobeabundelkhandi4734 Stay strong everything will surely get better with time.

[@lindyredmond9838]

Im at 11 weeks. The skin on my foot feels tender like it is sunburned It burns even while resting on bedsheets. Did you have that and how long did it last? Also long did your foot hurt when you put weight on it?

[@LeBoof]

I don't remember ever feeling like my foot was sunburned and tender. I experienced a lot of numbness in my foot for a long time. Sorry As for the pain when walking I often found in the beginning that my foot would hurt in regards to how long I was on it. The longer I stayed on my foot the more it hurt. But for me therapy was a blessing as they taught me stretching exercises to help strengthen it. But my pain level gradually decreased as time went as I spent more time on my feet. Hope these answers help in some way.

[@lindyredmond9838]

@@LeBoof you are so helpful thank you for responding so quickly.

[@Shaz-v3w]

What kind of compression sleeves have worked best

[@LeBoof]

I actually prefer compression socks over sleeves. They offer both open and closed toe. Note on the compression socks they have degrees of compression. I prefer a middle or light version depending on what I'm doing for the day. But you can find a good selection on Amazon. Thanks for your question.