"She has rebuilt my confidence"

After an accident I had in April, I was taken to a hospital. There I had an operation for a surgical fixation for a left distal femoral fracture. I had a plate and screws inserted from my thigh to my knee and was instructed not to weight bear at all. I was discharged in mid-April. 

I returned to the hospital after 8 weeks for an x-ray to check on the healing process of the injury and this is an ongoing process. 

In June, I received an appointment with a Physiotherapist at Scunthorpe Hospital. I had not put any weight on my leg up until this point. This appointment didn't go well - I was hurt, resulting in tears, distress and my confidence being knocked both physically and mentally. The journey to the hospital was long which contributed to the stress. I couldn't move for 6 days after this session. I haven't seen this physio again. 

I then met with a community OT called Carrie, who was really good. Carrie helped me sort a lot of things out and recommended a community physio called Debbie. Debbie has done wonders! She has rebuilt my confidence, got me moving using a frame and crutches, and those around me have noticed the change her support has made. I have come on in leaps and bounds. I want to thank Carrie for setting me up with Debbie. (I no longer see Carrie).

Debbie still comes to support me every 2 weeks and does me a power of good.