Ok, 1 week with the fibre cast I travelled from Bangalore to Toronto. It wasn't too difficult, except probably at Chennai airport
(definitely needs to get refurbished soon, else Chennai is going to disappear from the map).
(I travelled in business class, so could keep my feet raised all along. Not sure it would have been comfortable in economy, but would have definitely been a chance for a sympathy upgrade).
Toronto is an awesome place for 2 reasons
1. I haven't climbed a single step in the past 3 weeks here
2. there is wheel-trans
Awesome facility. Public transport that picks you up from home and drops you to your destination. Cost 2-3$ per trip. You can take 1 escort with you. Only catch, it takes about 10 days to get yourself registered with them. But it is the most convenient and cost-effective means to travel when you're handicap.
Look for something like this in your city. Good chance of something being there if you're in a developed country.
I was getting itchy to walk. So I started looking for cast shoes. It was too early to bear weight on my left leg, but I bought the cast shoes anyways. Costs about 10-50 dollars.
here is the one i got (17$)
but you'll find many more online
Cast shoes are useful
- you can rest your leg on the ground without putting too much weight
- Protects cast from the getting dirty/moist
- Serves as a smooth transition from complete rest to physiotherapy
- Aesthetically presentable
Also, if you are pro-German, check this out
Its pretty awesome, costs about 200-300$
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