Hope everything goes well with the surgery and for a complete recovery. I did the same thing with my ankle except they took bones out instead of plating and screws. After surgery, they will cast your leg and foot. If they will let you, ask them for the "space boot" also. Not sure of the medical name for it. It has a hard sole and it comes up to almost your knee. Has velcro straps at the foot and up the leg. I wore mine over the cast. Along with the crutches, it helped alot to be able to get around. I still have mine if you need to use one. Take care.