broken 5th metatarsal right foot

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hi I broke my 5th metarsal on the 15th of september and were put in temp cast non weight bearing for 1 week then when i went back to see consultant said that it was a good break not displaced but would need casting for 6 - 8weeks this being a non weight bearing one. Since then i have not put my foot to floor and am struggling on crutches and wizzing about kitchen on an office chair. I am so fed up got two young boys husband lifts me in shower every day and i am relying on help from mum and dad. Just getting worried that when i go back 2nd nov - after 6 weeks for it removing and another x ray that it won't have healed. Do you think that 6 weeks is a good time to heal ( 7 including temp cast )i am 39 years old try to follow good diet don't drink or smoke and trying to drink loads of skimmed milk! Also if i do need another cast on do you think i will be able to walk on it. Some people are given boots is this down to hospitals? look forward to replies thanks