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Nov 8, 2021 Funny you should mention Vans. Shoes made specifically for skateboarding are really the most functional for me currently. They're very low profile and flat (which is desirable… View Message

Nov 8, 2021 I've been weight bearing for about 20 days now, which warrants an update.My doctor's advise when I saw him a few weeks ago was that I could start putting weight on the foot, st… View Message

Oct 21, 2021 Just got back from my 3 month appointment (more like 3.5 months), and I've been given the all clear to walk.In any other place, if I said being able to walk from a bed to the b… View Message

Oct 5, 2021 Small update from me.I'm 16 days away from knowing if I can start putting weight on my heel. The last few weeks haven't been easy. I've been super strict about putting no weigh… View Message

Oct 5, 2021 @AnneI'm a bit jealous. I'm still not allowed to put any weight on my foot, and broke my heel a month before you. I'm also happy for you though.Since I'm still a few weeks away… View Message

Sep 17, 2021 Had my appointment yesterday. Imaging showed that there's still a rather large fracture that hasn't healed, which means I'll be keeping all weight off my foot for another month… View Message

Sep 16, 2021 Update on my ORIF story: I'm about to go see the orthopedic surgeon for my 8 week follow up today. Really hoping he gives me a plan for walking again, especially since I've bee… View Message

Sep 16, 2021 That sounds gnarly. Sorry to hear it, but welcome to the club. Are your injuries all on one leg?From what I've experienced so far (8 weeks post ORIF), the period you're in now… View Message

Sep 1, 2021 That's what I've been using, though 5mg isn't even noticeable for me. 10mg works well, though not always. Not sure why, but sometimes I feel nothing. Other times, I definitely… View Message

Aug 26, 2021 That does help. I use my aircast when I'm not laying in bed, mostly because it allows me to just sort of flop my leg anywhere without it hurting. It's a good buffer. My toleran… View Message

Aug 26, 2021 43 days since I broke my heel, 36 since surgery.Still have pretty intense skin pain on my shins. I suspect it's some sort of nerve damage or something, since the skin doesn't l… View Message

Aug 13, 2021 It's been 31 days since I broke my heel.It's kind of crazy how sometimes it's felt way longer than that, and how sometimes it feels like time flies. I wish it was more of the l… View Message

Aug 9, 2021 I've been reading people's recovery stories here, for which I'm really grateful. I'd like to share my story too, though I'm not a climber.I'm a 45 year old former professional… View Message