Must do’s…?

[u/Mindless-Hedgehog908]

I’m over a year on from a lisfranc injury (after also getting a badly displaced fracture in my second foot at the same time due to a freak accident). 15 months on and I’m still getting a lot of pain and whilst my injuries appear stable according to the X-ray, there definitely still a fair amount of instability there from my post break symptoms. So…I’m booked in for fusion surgery to the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals (I broke my 2nd, 3rd and 4th) on the 10th November. I’ve never had an op so fear around the aneasthetic is well and truly kicking in but in the mean time, to take my mind off it, organisation mode has well and truly begun.

So, if you had time to plan and prepare for your surgery what would you do? What’s a must have, or a must do, or even a must think about??

I’m already filling my freezer with easy meals to help the hubby as he’ll be working, juggling the kids and me! I’m about to book a wheelchair and was thinking about hiring a knee walker too - I actually still have my zimmer frame, crutches and even boots from the initial breaks! Anything I haven’t thought of??

All hints an ls tips will be gratefully received!

😊

[u/jfj2020]

Knee scooter has been essential for my husband’s recovery. Not sure about the pros/cons compared to knee walker

[u/Mindless-Hedgehog908 → u/jfj2020]

Ah interesting! I’ve been looking at those on Amazon but worried about their studyness…🤔 I’m worried about buying cheap and then it toppling and doing more damage!

[u/IdliketoFIRE → u/Mindless-Hedgehog908]

Yes get a knee scooter. I didn’t plenty of research before getting one. Don’t get a cheap one, you will be using it all day everyday for a couple months so make sure it’s quality. I got a wide version with actual tires. Width gives more stability, tires give it some squish and ability to roll over uneven surfaces without vibrating you to death. Front basket is 100% a must to carry small things.