thank you- yeah- this type of injury takes a bit- but it does gets better- just can’t rush it- main thing is as soon as you’re able- be on top of your physical therapy- only way to get back to being close to normal- sounds like you’re well on ur way! 👊👍

How are you now brother

after how many days you started walking

sorry to hear that- hope you recover good as well- am still not quite where I was prior to my injury- most walks and hikes I top off around 3-4 miles, I do however got back on the bike (which felt great) - limiting myself to mellower trails in the meantime.

How are you now

@@brotherhood4694 I just had the surgery done that I should have had at the beginning one year ago. It is now 1 week after the surgery and now the surgical pain is just about subsided. I now have to wait another 5 weeks before I can attempt to put any amount of weight on it. Let me just emphasize that this should have been done at the time of the accident but I chose not to have surgery at that time.

@@johnmcgowanireland695 best of luck hope you recovered fully .... 👍

sorry to hear that. Reason y I posted this video was to least show folks like u and i who experienced this type of injury and know that it does get better, that you will heal. It does takes time, especially depending on the severity of the injury. Just be patient with it, and follow thru after (surgery- if you are going through with it) with your PT- helps a ton. Best of luck to you, and hope everything goes well 👍🤗

I just broke mine 4 days ago didn’t think anything of it until I started researching it and man this is a hard one to come back from haven’t heard many positive outcomes or results and I’m really getting nervous/depressed I have surgery scheduled for next week your video really helped give me hope how are you today?

@@jimmyb4956 it’s going to be one month and I’m going to see my Doctor soon. Hopefully a good healing I’m praying. Just stay positive and I’m sure a good outcome will come out of it. My pain has decreased as well. I did got a surgery done on it as well.

@@jimmyb4956 sorry to hear that- yeah this type of injury is pretty traumatic- i felt the same exact way as you’re going through right now- one of the reason why I stopped reading blogs and treads on the web- nothing but the “doom and gloom” scenario’s. But you’ll get through this, it does get better, it just takes time. As for me, i started riding again, transitioned from mountain biking to road/gravel riding, but as of 3 weeks ago I finally got back riding mtb- felt amazing, though now I am more selective and a lot more careful when I ride. Movement on my injured foot is not the same as my normal foot- I can’t torque my left foot all the way inwards like my right foot, but as far as mobility, it’s just fine, able to do things that I did prior to the injury. Main thing is to follow through with your PT as soon as you’re able to. Best of luck 🤙

Thanks for the words of encouragement I’ll say a prayer for you. 🙏 I just turned 30 and I have plenty of traveling I still want to do not to mention sports with my kids but I’ll just take it day by day with the Lord by my side (and ppl like you) I know I’ll get through it

hey Debra- glad to hear yer doing much better now- the stiff ankle thing in the morning eventually will go away- I know I remember thinking when will this crap go away- but eventually it did- happy for you- as for me- am pretty much as close as where I was at before I got hurt- am back to riding the mountain trails that I used to ride- if anything, I think I ride more now 😁- I can do sprints now again on my treadmill and run on streets like before- spent summer with family in UK and ITALY, done nothing but walked entire time we were there- and mah foot held up good- did get tired and sore a bit but that’s to be expected- I still do stretches every now and then on it each time prior to me doing my normal workouts though just cause I gotten used to doing it before- keep me posted- so happy for you- 🤗🤙

@@jamesandlizzie2 sounds very normal for you and adventures. I’m glad and your more on your feet. Sprinting now 😎👍🏼, seems like this injury people think it stops them from doing stuff? No it does not! Thanks again..

@@DebraB511 can DM me @unjutz_4_all if ya wish- on IG, have a great day Ms Debra- 🤙

Hi all iam 4 month now calcanes fracture surgery i having plate and 4 screw still much sweilling and pain ful i walking with one cruthes . Yesterday I meet doctor he said healing is well but my injury leg is so thin more than other leg from my hip iam really worry about it anyone have expirance this plz can u tell me it will same size or no thank u 😊

@@ambikakarki1795 hello Ambika- your leg will go back to its normal size like before- soon as you start moving more , rehab, and exercising, it’ll be fine- 🤙

took about couple of weeks- I stopped taking pain meds- didn’t want to get used to those- so it did hurt for a bit- overall wasn’t too bad- just when I do sudden movements then it felt tender still-

hi there- took me about 5 months to recover- was a lot frustration, depression, and therapy sessions- this type of injury’s pretty severe- but ultimately just needed to be on top of the recovery process and be Uber patient with it. the plate and screws are still in there- do have an option to have those removed but as of right now they’re not giving me that much of a problem- I say keep up with yer therapy, it’s probably tougher than the actual surgery- good luck and hope you recover soon 👍

@@jamesandlizzie2 thanks for the informations appreciate a lot, give my confidence to keep moving for recovery as you do. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Thanks also for your quick responce

hello there, took about 6 months- from the time I got hurt, surgery, post surgery, PT and recovery.

2 months non weigh bearing, about 3-4 months added weight with a boot on, 😑- was a long tedious process but got thru- this is one of the hardest bone to break (per doctors) so it does takes some time - did you fractured urs as well? just be patient with it- it does get better, just takes time, and keep up with ur Physical Therapy- helps a ton, best of luck 👍

yeah this injury is a biggie- really takes a long while to get (normal) again. That limping eventually goes away- can’t stress PT enough, and just to keep moving each time you get- to don’t think I’ll ever get to 💯 where I was prior to getting hurt, it’s just how this injury is. Just keep edging along, patience is key, cause it does takes time like I said, best of luck to you 🤙💪

@@jamesandlizzie2 have you fully recovered from a broken heel

@@toniefendi9139 fully recovered, yes, considering the severity of this type of injury- I’m back to riding my mtb- hiking, running - able to perform my regular work duties at my job( carrying and moving things over 80lbs) tho I’m very particular now to the footwear I put on- I have a constant supply of POWERSTEP insoles for my regular shoes and work boots- but at the end of the day - my injured foot do get sore a bit more obviously than my normal one- it’s to be expected- I guess it’ll never be the same- I do make sure now that I do have a sure footing each step I do, especially on the injured foot- so yeah- recovered( nearly 💯) prior to getting hurt- hope I answered your questions- keep grinding- don’t stay still- eventually it’ll be secondary for you as well 🤙👍

@@jamesandlizzie2 Are you tired of working hard from morning to evening, have joint pain and a little swollen leg?

@@jamesandlizzie2 What percentage do you think you have recovered?

left foot took the brunt of mah fall- right pass Boy Scout Trail- going a bit faster than I normally do-

hey there- hope you heal up soon- as far as normalcy- or least pretty closed to it- for my case- took least 3-4 months- to be able to walk again (normally)- I pretty much had a stretch of 5-6 months of physio and patience. Depending on the severity of your injury- took me another month or so be able to get back at my job at 💯. I still get soreness on my injured foot at the end of the day- but I am used to it now- other than that- I am able to function as I did prior to getting hurt. I try to stay active and do all the activities I used to do like running, hiking, and mountain biking- it helps a lot with my condition- movement and extreme patience is key- also proper foot ware and foot insoles helps a ton- good luck to you and really try to be on top of your physio (PT)- really helps

hello, took me about 5 months or so to get back to work and doing all the normal things that I used to do prior to getting hurt- I say be on top of your physical therapy as soon as you’re able to- it’ll help you a ton. Best of luck and heal up soon 💪🤙

@@jamesandlizzie2 thank you brother ...... 🙏

@@jamesandlizzie2I saw plate and pin fixing on your calcaneus, did they removed that one, of they keep it there forever? I just aak coz I have same plate. I am 7weeks now still not fully recovered, but when I saw your video, it enlighten me a little bit and gives me hope

I go thru it day by day- be good and bad days still- learned to live with it now- it is a pretty tough injury for sure-

@@jamesandlizzie2 yea man ,,along with back issue ,,its crippling !

@@jdog667 got those too 😁- I find tho that if I ain’t moving, it’s worst for me- have to stay active

@@jamesandlizzie2 I try but with a bad back and hip it compounds the issue ,,,roofing 37 years did a number ,,I appreciate your insights but Im in a different boat !

@@jdog667 yeah that’s pretty rough - I drive a bucket truck for a living and go up poles and carry heavy stuff - going on 22 years, but I am super careful now when I move around- making sure I got sure footing all the time- this injury got me in check for sure-

subtalar joint, calcaneus fracture/shatter heel bone, and yes, my surgeon said there’s a big possibility that I’ll developed arthritis later on unfortunately 😑, I’ve pretty much accepted the fact that this is part of me now, try to be more positive and active each day, I’ve actually been on my mtb rides more now than before I got hurt, ironically 😁, and jog more now than I done before, maybe because it’s a psychological thing that I keep telling myself that I gotta move, don’t know. Be patient with your condition , it takes a really long while to get better, just focused on getting better and healing each day, and I can’t stressed it enough, be on top of your physio (PT) as soon as you’re able- it’ll help you immensely! Best of luck to you, and stay positive 🙏🤙💪

sorry to hear that, it’s been about a year and a half for me now since my injury and I can say I’m pretty much pain free, I still do get soreness every now and then if I am on my feet for a long period of time but for the most part I’m ok. What type of fracture you sustained with your injury, what steps and procedures did your doctor have you do? All thing said, physical therapy plays a major role in your recovery process. I would consult to maybe different physician and perhaps do another run with your X-rays to really determine what’s going on and why you’re still in pain after 2 years. I myself had 3 doctors that look me up. Best of luck to you 🙏 and hope you get better soon.

@@jamesandlizzie2 thank you so much. I think i am Osteoarthritis maybe. Some doctor said it can be possible for Intraosseoss lipoma. But it is rare case, so doctor also not sure if it is. Doctor said i need surgery if this pain is countinue. But I am so scarey. So I will avoid surgery. Some doctor also recommended that not to surgery if not too pain. I am now taking medicine and waiting recovery. Thank you for answer. I wish you also take care and have good recover. Bye.

@@kingjungsu how are you now brother

sorry to hear that- think it also depends on the severity of your injury- I myself- took about 7 months I think to get going again then about nearly 9 months to get back to work. So during those periods- I was still getting a lot of discomfort from walking, and still not able to run or get back to mountain biking- but I just learned to ignore and deal with the moderate pain and discomfort that I was still experiencing- eventually, slowly, it gotten better- it does takes a long while to be somewhat normal again- this is a pretty traumatic injury- also, the main thing that really helped me a ton was my physical therapy sessions, I was constantly on it- never missed a day, even if I didn’t have any appointments I was on it at my house- or when I am out and about- cause prior to me getting hurt- I was a pretty active fella- I mountain bike and hike and jog a lot- so I think PT helped me a lot- I was constantly moving my foot and exercising quite a bit- but not over doing it. so if anything- it’ll be the PT sessions that will really help you a ton- have you gotten back with your doctors and consulted back to them? I went back quite a few times- just so they can diagnose me after and done X-rays again- to make sure my heel bone was healing properly- shoe insoles are a biggie too- find a proper insoles that you can insert in your regular shoes- hope I answered your questions- hope that you heel and get back on track - 🤙

Pawan- yes- did feel some pain and discomfort initially- but eventually it got lesser and lesser( thru help of Physical Therapy)

Now I am at 9 months post surgery. Still every step is painful. I have 10screws and a titanium plate

There is one whole in your bone in x ray

The plates and screws stays there or removed after fully recovered?

sure did- and still do, tho it’s minimal now, took a while to get back to things and get better- but am used to it now- very much part of my day to day

@@jamesandlizzie2 do u feel pain in your foot toe while walking fast time....

@@brotherhood4694 not so much anymore- I used to early on during my recovery process and going through PT, now it’s ok, I can jog now and hike, I just have to make sure I got the right foot ware on prior to doing any sort of activities, other than that, am ok otherwise

@@jamesandlizzie2 no, I mean when you started walking do you feel pain on your foot toe and when you strech your fingers do you feel pain when you started fast time walking

yes- minor pain I do get especially when I torque mah injured foot outwards- other than that, I feel totally normal otherwise, how are you doing?

@@jamesandlizzie2 I am doing good. It is almost 3 months now. Going to PT and no wt bearing on my right foot. I’ll know after the 16 of this month by my Doc. What month did you started walking?

@@DebraB511 about a month after- I went down at end of March ‘21, started walking on June 16, 21- (with boot on)

@@jamesandlizzie2 Hello again . I had another question? To this day does you feet swollen up? I am walking back FWB with my crutches and boots I am soo happy. 🙏☺️

@@DebraB511 hey there- that’s great- glad to see that you’re walking now- 🤙- so yeah- mah foot don’t swell up no more- it’s been fine now for sometime now- 🤗- I started running again- which felt amazing- and started riding on my local trails on my mountain bike (but Uber careful now not to hit any big drops or jumps 😄) - sounds like you’re progressing along just fine- how’s your therapy going?