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Hello all, I would like any input from those of you who, have had a total ankle replacement. My STAR is coming up on Sept. 16th. Any info on your journey & recovery would be greatly appreciated please, please, please! Thank
Nervous pre-op lady in waiting
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mary4013 Weezer
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tim32886 mary4013
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That's excellent hope u stay on track and don't do to much just take it as easy as you can get all the help from your people do not turn down help lol
tim32886 mary4013
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So Mary how are you doin? Haven't heard from you in awhile
mary4013 tim32886
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I'm doing great. Not much pain. Healing is going good. Go back to dr Oct 17.not putting any weight on it,using knee walker everywhere I go. Absolutely love it..
tim32886 mary4013
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mary4013 tim32886
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It's better than crutches...
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Weezer mary4013
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Hi Mary, all went well at Wed Dr. Apt. Got my stiches out & said they don't see any additional damage at this time. Yay me!! So happy to hear. Given a script to start pt in a weeks. Full weight bearing in boot 1st. Dr changed my boot angle to flat walking foot in prep for pt. Ouch sometimes! Hard to sleep with boot on, but pushing through. Got bored & between wheelchair,knee scooter & kneeling garden pad, got down my 2 from steps & got to car. Enjoyed my little shopping adventure with help from strangers. Even went & scheduled my pt. After that I was done. My left leg swollen & where they put a hole in knee bone for brace during surgery, started to hurt so that was the end of my outing. My knee scooter can only be used for short times ,till swelling goes down. Foam & fuzzy cover do help. So when do you start pt Mary? Your recovery sounds to be going well. It is so nice to get out & enjoy fall weather. Keep me posted on your progress.
Weezer from MD
elwood Weezer
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mary4013 Weezer
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That all sounds gret. I am so happy for you. I don't return to doctor till Oct 17th. Hopefully then I will follow suit. Otherwise, I am just waiting.
elwood Weezer
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Weezer elwood
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Hi elwood,
Sorry i aged you forward 22 years! Lol Hope you having a better, day since the temp is 80! Pt was pretty good. I actually put full weight on both feet (boot on of course to start with) looking forward to working hard at home & in pt.
Gonna get strong & loose the knee scooter
Eventually!
Weezer
mary4013 Weezer
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I to went to 6 weeks Dr appointment,he said I was allowed to put full weight with boot on,to be cautious of skin outside. If swells or hurts to stay off.I have began driving some and putting some weight on. My incision is still a little red. But doesn't bother me to mich to walk on.
Weezer mary4013
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Hi mary4013,
So nice to hear you had a good 6 week follow up apt. You can join the weight bearing club now! Did you get pt orders yet?
The doc is so right about swelling at end of day. I also have the tender red new skin & I scratched it & it oozed a little. Happy to hear you can drive & get out.
Continued healing & happy days
Weezer
mary4013 Weezer
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mary4013
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elwood mary4013
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Hi Mary. Congratulations on full weight bearing I'm sure it feels good to be driving and walking. Best of luck and continuedhealing to all. Keep up the positive thinking
Weezer mary4013
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Hi mary4013
How does walking on it feel. Do u use any kind of support. We all got different wb orders. Going to be Interesting to follow the progress we all make!
We can do it! Happy healing days ahead!👣
Weezer
mary4013 Weezer
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It's not to bad. I have been using my hurry cane. It's better support than one crutch. In the house I use the knee walker still. Just to give my ankle a break. I think it's ding pretty good. Best of luck to you...
Weezer mary4013
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Thanks mary4013
Good luck with bearing to all of us! After pt at home my ankle swells. Dint like the ankle circles or alphabet tracing. Guess because can't do- the hurting ones i guess r the best for recovery.
I still use a combo of devices at home- wheelchair, knee scooter. Crutches make me fall. Thinking of asking pt when to move to something lighter. What is a hurry cane?
Weezer