Broke my ankle and leg in 3 places and I’m getting surgery tomorrow. Idk how to feel or what to expect.

  • hypnotoad__@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You’ll feel helpless for a while. It sucks.

    But there will be a point in a year or two, where you actually make it a day or two without even remembering your injury. That’s how you know you made it through to the other side.

    You’ll get there friend! I broke a small bone in my wrist a few years back - required many surgeries and i went a long time without being able to do the things i loved. My wrist isn’t perfect, but I have my life and activities back. You’ll get there, be patient and kind to yourself through the process. I definitely had moments where I wanted to define myself as “broken” - but your body is just a vessel. You’re gonna be OK.