On 12/15/23 I missed a step or two on my staircase in the dark. I fell and broke my ankles at 23 weeks pregnant. I am close to 36 weeks now and we will be doing c-section at 37 weeks (3/19). I will be a first time mom. So I’m pregnant with twins and healing ankles.
My dilemma is that I am 12 weeks deep into this injury. I am now able to bear 100% on both ankles. I started PT two weeks ago and had to end up doing aquatic therapy. It’s helpful and I’m able to walk with a PVC pipe walker. Can’t on ground. I did two days water and one day gym for two weeks. Now, I’m two days gym and one in the water. There is no way I’m going to learn how to walk on ground this week to be ready to walk next week. I will have to use a walker but that doesn’t mean I’ll be a pro. The walker is fine but I also have a random right hip issue. I have shooting pains out of it and range of motion is incredibly low. So possible pinched nerve.
My questions are for those who can answer or relate:
My dilemma is that I am 12 weeks deep into this injury. I am now able to bear 100% on both ankles. I started PT two weeks ago and had to end up doing aquatic therapy. It’s helpful and I’m able to walk with a PVC pipe walker. Can’t on ground. I did two days water and one day gym for two weeks. Now, I’m two days gym and one in the water. There is no way I’m going to learn how to walk on ground this week to be ready to walk next week. I will have to use a walker but that doesn’t mean I’ll be a pro. The walker is fine but I also have a random right hip issue. I have shooting pains out of it and range of motion is incredibly low. So possible pinched nerve.
My questions are for those who can answer or relate:
- Anyone in the middle of physical therapy when did you return to therapy after birthing?
- Have you (or do you think I) will be able to walk easier after the c-section? I’d love to stand up and walk to a regular toilet.
- Anyone break both ankles? How long did it take to bounce back (pregnant or not)?
- Anyone develop pinched nerves in the hip or a strain and it was easier to just walk after having a baby?
- Anyone a doctor? I feel kinda mislead by orthopedic doctor.