On March 17th, I had an appointment to go in and see my surgeon. X-rays were taken, and she confirmed that my broken fibula is fully healed. I was instructed to stop wearing my air boot and to walk normally with my regular shoes. Swelling is likely to be a symptom that I deal with for several more months. My surgeon asked if I would like to go for physiotherapy and I responded that "Yes" I would, anything to help with the recovery.
She advised that I could gradually increase my activity levels to normal. There is no need for me to return for any further visits, unless I experience complications. I specifically asked about skating and playing hockey again. She said that I should gradually work my way back into it, and that full participation would reasonable by about mid May.
It is such a huge relief to have this whole thing now behind me and work my way back through the last steps of recovery. Later this morning (March 19th) I go in for my first session of physiotherapy.
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