Update

I have now finished my course of antibiotics. I am due to see the nurse at the clinic tomorrow to check my pinsites. I am still dressing them every other day at the moment just to be on the safe side. It is not so tender as it has been but I still feel bruised at the front of the shin.

I saw the Physio last week, I was a little emotional as I explained I am not taking any risks or unnecessary exercises until I have had the frame removed. I do not want to do further damage to my muscle and explained (emotionally) I am a mum and need to be able to walk my children to school and all the other things that come with being a mum. When my pinsite was at its most painfulness I had to rely on other people and my children found it quite distressing. I think they have been though enough so the physio will have to wait. No more seeing what position I can get into!

Having said that I am doing gentle exercises that are necessary and focusing on my walking and applying weight into my leg. I am doing alright.

This Friday I will have done 3 months, there is light at the end of the very long tunnel.
Half the battle has been a positive mind, I have found that if I give myself a challenge for the day it helps. I do feel very isolated but I am very reluctant to go out to the places I normally go. I hate been stared at and don't like constantly being asked to explain what happened. People don't understand the feeling of flashbacks. I tend to make a joke that I wish I could say I was skiing or skateboard and laugh about it. I am sure it will get easier after time.  I have discovered a support network on Facebook for External Fixators, it is good to see you are not the only one.

Well my challenge for the day was to get the washing on the line of which I have done. I think I may treat myself. I certainly deserve it!