Recovery

Surgery went well on Monday. Dr. Overton said my recovery should be quick since I am a "strapping young man," those were his words believe it or not. You can see the xrays below and the break in the fibula is very apparent. The procedure included rotating the broken bone back into place and pulled together with a screw. A metal plate was then placed along the side of the fibula for stability during the recovery. All the hardware will stay in my ankle so I won't have to have a follow-up to take it out. As for now, a soft cast will be on until the 26th, then Overton will take the staples out and I will be in a full cast for another four weeks. I am glad to be on the road to recovery and looking forward to walking again without crutches. (I am sure mom is as well, she probably feels like she is taking care of a son again!)