bouldering injury ORIF surgery 8/19

1 week ago I fractured my right tibia/fibula while bouldering and I’m currently waiting for my surgery on 8/19 — I rlly wish the surgery was happening sooner but I understand these things take time to schedule & wait for swelling to go down

Idk why but I’m terrified at the thought of having hardware (plates/screws) put in and also feeling nervous about what the recovery process will look like for me (27F semi-active lol — hospital staff assumes Im yoked bc of the bouldering but only if they knew)

Ive been lurking in both the ORIF & brokenankles subreddits seeking comfort but sitting at home w my foot elevated all day has just made me feel helpless and discouraged

My surgeon mentioned it’ll take 6-8 weeks post-op to start driving and getting back to “normal” life. While I’m hopeful I’ll stay on that timeline, the worries keep creeping in

I’d rlly appreciate it if folks could share what you did to keep your sanity while stuck at home elevating your foot; how did you mentally get past the fear of having permanent hardware in your ankle; any essential recovery items or tips for the early post-op days?

Thank you in advance I appreciate the support!