New to the group

Hi everyone,

I had my surgery on April 1st and I’m currently in a cast and beginning the recovery phase.

I’m hoping to get advice from those who have successfully recovered and made it through this challenging journey. I’ve been seeing a lot of mixed information online, and it’s getting a bit confusing.

Some sources say the first few weeks should be focused on complete rest to allow proper healing, while others suggest keeping the core and thigh muscles lightly active during this period (leg raises, crunches etc.).

I’m also seeing conflicting guidance about mobility, some say it’s fine to use crutches to move around and go to the bathroom, while others say I should stay completely off my feet.

I’d really appreciate any guidance or a rough timeline of when you were able to start different types of activities during recovery, or any general best practice or guidance you could give would be so appreciated during this tough time.

Thank you so much!