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Living through 2 broken ankles

 I am 73 and I broke both ankles going down stairs on December 2, 2017.    X rays verified I had two broken ankles.  I was given pain medicine by IV at the hospital.  Was told it might make me dizzy if I wasn't used to taking pain medicine.  It made me very dizzy and also left with a feeling of such well being, lol.  There I was, laying down with two broke ankles and I felt like everything would work out ok.  Loved that medicine!   Was put in a room.  Doctor said didn't look like I would need operation, just boots.  He got two huge boots and put them on my feet and told me not to put my feet on the floor because I might unconsciously push and put weight on my feet and make an appointment to see him in a week.  Did I mention those boots were HUGE? December 6, 2017  Transferred to nursing home for PT and OT.  It was a nice place, with my own private room.  They encouraged me to get in a wheel chair after about a...