Wearing a walking boot

[Anonymous]

Look for Paul Eugene chair exercise videos on youtube.

[Anonymous]

I was in a boot for a broken big toe for a long time and I eventually got one of those knee cart things so I could move around easier and “walk” in the neighborhood. I wish I had done it sooner in my injury because it made me feel so much better.

[Anonymous]

I got a contractor to attach a bunch of bars and ropes in my sitting room, kitchen, and first floor bathroom, and I began using them to get around. At first it was very difficult, but I got to the stage where I ended up preferring swinging from place to place. The boot has been off for two years now, but my carpet barely sees any wear!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:count your lucky stars you didn't have an unexpected foot surgery for no fault of your own. there are many of us in casts and completely non-weight bearing unable to walk for 8 weeks, and then we get lucky like you and graduate to a walking boot for 8 weeks, hopefully. use this to do all the boring projects around your house you've been putting off for years like scanning old photos, going though files, etc.

Count your lucky stars you’re alive! See how that works?

I love the “through no fault of your own” addition.

[Anonymous]

I was in a boot for 3 months, crutches for half of that. Be grateful you’re not on crutches and it’s only 6-8 weeks of the boot. There are far worse injuries and surgeries out there.

I did a ton of upper body strength work, I got ridiculously good at push-ups (20+ at a time and 40 in 2 min), and got my first unassisted pull-up and unassisted dips. 30-something woman. That was 5 years ago and I’m super grateful for having upper body strength now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a contractor to attach a bunch of bars and ropes in my sitting room, kitchen, and first floor bathroom, and I began using them to get around. At first it was very difficult, but I got to the stage where I ended up preferring swinging from place to place. The boot has been off for two years now, but my carpet barely sees any wear!

Haha! You're like Tarzan!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was in a boot for 3 months, crutches for half of that. Be grateful you’re not on crutches and it’s only 6-8 weeks of the boot. There are far worse injuries and surgeries out there.

I did a ton of upper body strength work, I got ridiculously good at push-ups (20+ at a time and 40 in 2 min), and got my first unassisted pull-up and unassisted dips. 30-something woman. That was 5 years ago and I’m super grateful for having upper body strength now.

Oh good, another entrant in the misery Olympics. I guess you should be grateful you didn't have to amputate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in a boot for 3 months, crutches for half of that. Be grateful you’re not on crutches and it’s only 6-8 weeks of the boot. There are far worse injuries and surgeries out there.

I did a ton of upper body strength work, I got ridiculously good at push-ups (20+ at a time and 40 in 2 min), and got my first unassisted pull-up and unassisted dips. 30-something woman. That was 5 years ago and I’m super grateful for having upper body strength now.

Oh good, another entrant in the misery Olympics. I guess you should be grateful you didn't have to amputate.

Oh good, another person unable to recognize that 6-8 weeks of a boot is not the end of the world or even remotely a big deal. I also shared the athletic things I was able to find fulfillment in while temporarily disabled. But it requires motivation and a can-do attitude, which is in short supply.

[Anonymous]

Follow the directions to a tee. Mine seemed heeled, the final x ray was good, but inwas told to wear the boot for one more week. I had a big meeting in ny and wore regular (ugly, orthopedically correct) flats. Apparently I needed that one last week bc it rebroke slightly and I needed 4 more weeks in the boot.

[Anonymous]

Get the iwalk crutch! https://iwalk-free.com/

[Anonymous]

get the knee scooter or the iwalk. you can still do stationary bike if it doesn't hurt. that's not really weightbearing.

[Anonymous]

My teenager had to be in a boot on and off for almost two years and the physical therapist suggested a shoelift to help even her out and make her gait less clunky. It made a big difference in her mobility and comfort. She still hated the need to rest but when she walked she at least felt less awkward. I found out later that it also helped to avoid some hip issues that are common with people who have to use a boot for extended periods of time. This is what we used: https://a.co/d/eCf7hxu

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was in a boot for 3 months, crutches for half of that. Be grateful you’re not on crutches and it’s only 6-8 weeks of the boot. There are far worse injuries and surgeries out there.

I did a ton of upper body strength work, I got ridiculously good at push-ups (20+ at a time and 40 in 2 min), and got my first unassisted pull-up and unassisted dips. 30-something woman. That was 5 years ago and I’m super grateful for having upper body strength now.

Oh good, another entrant in the misery Olympics. I guess you should be grateful you didn't have to amputate.

Oh good, another person unable to recognize that 6-8 weeks of a boot is not the end of the world or even remotely a big deal. I also shared the athletic things I was able to find fulfillment in while temporarily disabled. But it requires motivation and a can-do attitude, which is in short supply.

NP. Who are you tell someone it’s not even remotely a big deal? It is a big deal to the OP, and they noted why.

[Anonymous]

I was in a boot twice as a result of surgery. First, I am sorry you have to deal with that. What seemed to help me:
I tried to lean in to the slower pace as much as I could, recognizing that it was temporary, even if it wasn’t a short time. I was able to plan, so saved some fun shows and books. Can you make a list of movies or shows you wanted to watch but never have time? Have you thought about trying HBO Max or Netflix or some service but haven’t done it? Now is the time to sign up for that 30-day trial!
I created some new routines to make sure I had a different view, different air, throughout the day. So in the mornings I sat in my office, then spent a few hours at the kitchen table, and the mid/late afternoon in the living room to catch the winter sun. I was working, but also trying to make sure my mood stayed good. Also, it helped to have my foot and leg in different ‘raised’ positions— the way it was elevated n my office was different from propping it on a kitchen chair, and different from putting it up on the couch.
I invited everyone and anyone to visit. Even during Covid, I had numerous visits on my back porch (in February — blankets work!)
Finally, I tried to focus on how great spring was going to be, and hung on to that.
Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was in a boot twice as a result of surgery. First, I am sorry you have to deal with that. What seemed to help me:
I tried to lean in to the slower pace as much as I could, recognizing that it was temporary, even if it wasn’t a short time. I was able to plan, so saved some fun shows and books. Can you make a list of movies or shows you wanted to watch but never have time? Have you thought about trying HBO Max or Netflix or some service but haven’t done it? Now is the time to sign up for that 30-day trial!
I created some new routines to make sure I had a different view, different air, throughout the day. So in the mornings I sat in my office, then spent a few hours at the kitchen table, and the mid/late afternoon in the living room to catch the winter sun. I was working, but also trying to make sure my mood stayed good. Also, it helped to have my foot and leg in different ‘raised’ positions— the way it was elevated n my office was different from propping it on a kitchen chair, and different from putting it up on the couch.
I invited everyone and anyone to visit. Even during Covid, I had numerous visits on my back porch (in February — blankets work!)
Finally, I tried to focus on how great spring was going to be, and hung on to that.
Good luck.

Thank you! I will follow your lead and keep a positive attitude.