Thank you so much, Em. Your words are so reassuring. My mind goes a mile a minute. I run all the scenarios over and over in my mind( and , of course, am haunted by the memory of that fateful day.) I am so glad that you are doing better. I can't believe that you were just watering a plant! You are amazingly strong, and with your sense of determination , I know that your full recovery is near.

I have so many questions, Em. I hope that you won't mind if I ask.

-In terms of recuperative time, is there a general rule for each phase? I mean, I assume most people have a hard cast for 8 weeks or so. What did you experience? What happens after that phase? Are you now walking on your own(with or without cane)? Is your hardware out? Sorry I have so many questions. I was trying to piece everyone's timeline together from the postings, but it is hard to keep track of it all.

8 weeks- hard cast

What comes next?

When does one become" weight-bearing"? My doctor says I won't be doing PT. Is that unusual? He says that my "walking" will be PT. That kinda worries me.

 

 

Forgive me for all of these questions. This is still all so very fresh. You are a doll for even having responded, as I wasn't sure if people still checked this site. Thank you so much for being a light in the proverbial tunnel. :) Great to have someone to correspond with