Reply #13: Been there done that still trying to walk

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without a limp. Yours must not be too bad if they are talking only 6 weeks though bet it feels pretty bad to you. If your foot is still swollen get it above you heart as often as possible as long as possible. The swelling can be as bad as the break for causing damage. May you heal well, quickly and with little pain. I wouldn't wish this type of fracture on my worst enemy and really feel for you.

If you want to read other peoples experiences with Lisfranc Fractures there are a bunch here. Just keep in mind that those that usually post on a board like this are worst case scenarios.

http://index.healthboards.com/footdisorders/lisfranc-fracture-recovery-time/1/
It was a sanity saver for me as I healed with a severe Lisfranc Fracture and 2nd metatarsal break (2 pins and 1 screw, major surgery to repair bones, tendons, nerves and circulatory system)in the left foot and a broken heel in the right. I never knew anything could and would stay swollen for over 6 months but my left foot did. I was lucky, I listened and did what the doc told me to from the get go so got to stay in a boots (boots really) and skip a cast. A boot is so much better than a cast.