You may have read my thread (I still recommend the kneeling scooter for mobility, it was great.) I too broke my "clip out" ankle. did lots of PT and when the surgeon gave the go-ahead, got on the trainer. It kind of creeped me out at first - I actually had to sit in the house and look at my bike shoe. Then I progressed to sitting on the sofa and wearing my bike shoe. After that, getting on the trainer was easy. and I just clipped out carefully at the bottom of the pedal stroke, which w/ my speedplays, is super-easy. I still try to clip out at the bottom of my pedal stroke,it's just better and easier. When I first got out of my cast & into my walking boot I went for an x-ray. As soon as I lay my ankle on the table for the lateral view, I knew - that one screw was going to have to come out. It was on the bony prominence, and it hurt to sleep on it and to pull socks on/off over it. 6 mos after my surgery, I went back and had that screw (my call) and 2 screws right next to it (doc's call) removed. that was on a Friday and I went back to work on Monday(on my feet all day, I'm a nurse).It was a bit sore. The doctor said "next year you're going to come back and want all the hardware out", but it really,really doesn't bug me a bit. That, and the fact that it would have been weeks more of "taking it easy" and he said that long-term, that my ankle will be stronger with the hardware left in. Good luck with your surgery, I also highly recommend a "La Fuma" type recliner (I got one on sale online) elevates your legs & feet without flexing at the hip and irritating your psoas. Take care! Tokie