It's been 3 months already since my hardware removal. Things have really gone very well. The leg feels really good. I feel confident that I can push the leg harder now. Walking is easy, as is going up and down the stairs. My scar is still ugly, but is looking better. When I stand up on the leg for long periods the leg feels like it is still swelling, especially on the laterial side where the hardware was. The brusing is now gone, although it took a good six weeks to go away.
I have to recommend removal, if that is a option for you. I was thankful that my doctor was very willing to remove it. She told me it was my decision. She said the hardware served it's purpose and wasn't necessary for the intregity of the leg.
The whole broken leg road isn't an easy one to travel, but having the hardware out feels like the end of the journey is at hand.
