I broke my fibula which connects to the ankle last month on the 7th of June 2008 I opted to have surgery and the repairs was done on the 12th. The doctor put in 5 metal screws and a metal plate to hold the bone together. I was put into a half cast and bandage wrap. I went to the doctor yesterday (6 weeks x-ray and check and now have just been given the okay to put 25% of my weight down on the heel. Well, 25% of my weight down is hard to determine. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of putting too much weight down as when I am barely putting any weight down I feel sharp shooting pain up the leg is this normal and if it is, are there any other things I should be looking for while applying weight down, and physical therapy at home on my broken ankle? I would also like to know what would be the longest time that I should expect to be completely off work.( I'm a housekeeper) Thank you. Tasmico