Have had bone on bone in my right ankle for 6 years or so. Tried stem cell and i’d give that about 2 stars out of 10 but last x-ray shows it is getting worse.
Doc says roll with what you have until the pain is too bad. Well it’s getting there.
I asked if there were any limitations and he said just no marathons. I asked what the downside is and he said that everyone says that they should have done it earlier.
I’m thinking next year right after the ice goes out.
Anyone had this procedure?
How long is the recovery time for something like this and are you able to stay off it that long?
Wish you the best. 
that’s one you don’t hear about very much, no help here but good luck!!
My sister is a Physical Therapist with Mayo, and always says that “Our surgeons are phenomenal. They can replace or repair just about anything. What they can’t do, is the rehab and physical therapy that ultimately decides how successful the procedure is.”
Be sure to follow your directions with rehab, follow-up appointments, and rest to the best of your ability and I’m betting you’ll be back to chasing women and “investing” via pulltabs in no time.
My sister is a Physical Therapist with Mayo, and always says that “Our surgeons are phenomenal. They can replace or repair just about anything. What they can’t do, is the rehab and physical therapy that ultimately decides how successful the procedure is.”
Be sure to follow your directions with rehab, follow-up appointments, and rest to the best of your ability and I’m betting you’ll be back to chasing women and “investing” via pulltabs in no time.
You hit the nail right on the head. My mom and dad both had hip replacement. My dad did all of the PT and was back to a normal life with in 6 months. My mom said it hurt too much and with in a year she was in a wheelchair and stayed in it till she passed away. You just have to work thru the pain.
You had me until you said I couldn’t do marathons….. 
I had 2 surgeries on my right leg from a broken Tibula with pilon fracture and recovery was about 3 months.
EPG…..my wife is bionic….by that both knees and both hips……i wont go into how many hips!!!!! MERSA is some bad stuff.
but as previously mentioned followup with therapy is crucial!! i’d recommend sports therapy.
good luck bud………does that mean the Belle with need to babysit???? 
No help on the ankles, but I got my shoulder replaced and would fall in the camp of only regret was not doing it sooner. 7 years of pain free fun could have been more.
No help on it either bud. Most of the time people put these things off to long. Have it done as soon as you can and reach out if you need anything.
60 days no weight.
I figure if I wait til March 1st I should be able to roll on opener.
and yes, Belle will be my nurse 
60 days no weight.
I figure if I wait til March 1st I should be able to roll on opener.
and yes, Belle will be my nurse
Best be nice to her….
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My neighbor had his done and it went just fine. He’s was on crutches for a while then in a walking boot. He was motivating pretty well after a few months.
BTW what foot? If it’s your right, you’ll need someone to drive for you for quite a while.
My neighbor had his done and it went just fine. He’s was on crutches for a while then in a walking boot. He was motivating pretty well after a few months.
BTW what foot? If it’s your right, you’ll need someone to drive for you for quite a while.
O $hit!!!
Yeah it’s my right I did not think about that 
Best be nice to her….
I’m 46 and have had both hips replaced, do your exercises before and after surgery to strengthen muscles. Last hip was two years ago, was home 4 hours after and off pain meds by third day. You won’t regret it
O $hit!!!
Yeah it’s my right I did not think about that
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I was at happy hour when I responded (just hit for 2fitty on cherry poppers) decided to see if I could drive with lefty and piece of cake
I had my right ankle replaced June 19th. A year ago I hadn’t even heard of ankle replacement. There are a couple of ankle replacement Facebook groups. They were very helpful. Keep in mind that different surgeons have different protocols.
I am glad I did it inthe summer and was able to walk outside when the time came. The first 2 to 4 weeks you have your foot elevated with your toes above your nose 90 percent of the time. I started partial weight bearing and driving at 6 weeks. Full weight bearing at 10 or so weeks. The first couple of times driving, my left foot was ready to hit the brake. I was off work for 13 weeks or so. I am on my feet a lot at work.
It can take a year to really recover. I have been pheasant hunting regularly now with a walking stick in one hand, most of the time and the gun in the other.
To be continued.
I am really glad I had it done. I kind of wanted to wait another year but it was getting worse and I did not want to become inactive. Walking on tough ground or on even a slight slope where my right foot was higher than my left was very uncomfortable.
I had a nerve block that lasted 24 hours and then about 36 hours of Tramadol or Norco. I haven’t even had a Tylenol since. Your mileage may vary. I had a 530 show time for my surgery and left the hospital at about 11. He also did a procedure to lengthen my Achilles tendon. The first two weeks I was in a cast/splint. Then I was in a boot.
I mostly used a knee scooter. A walker, crutches, and a walking stick came in handy at various times. I would recommend a shower chair and a toilet riser. Over the calf socks helped make the boot more comfortable. The urinal I use in the boat also came in handy.
While I was recovering I also watched what I ate. I did leg lifts and some weights with my arms. I would recommend leaving some simple projects accessible. Organizing tackle, replacing line on fishing poles, knife sharpening, going to the gun range…etc. They also let me ride my electric bike at 6 weeks.
Any questions, just ask.
I tried the old “I can drive with my left foot”… but was told no go. It’s not the driving part, you can put the big boot far enough out of the way to do it, it’s if you have to do an emergency quick stop… your reflex is gonna go to your right foot and nothing good can come of that !
My daughter is in Surgery right now. Not for a ankle replacement but replace a band that she had put in a few years ago that she tore falling down a stairs. The surgeon said its only the 2nd time in 15 years she has ever had one break. Just my luck. no weight on it for 1 month. Only light weight for another month. fair amount of therapy I’m sure.
My older bother did not have ankle replacement but significant rebuild. The no weight at all for several weeks was tough. But he walks a lot now with no pain, including having both hips replaced.
Whichever model you decide on, make sure to max out the horsepower 
You will need one of these. KingPavonini 4-Height Adjustable… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB9SSTJK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
My surgery was June 19th. I launched my own boat and went fishing just after Labor Day.
Thanks Candiru
I was a bit worried about recovery time. Did the Doc recommend that leg pillow?
That is the pillow that is popular with the Facebook group. The doctor did not make any specific recommendations.
I think my recovery went as well as a person can expect. There are people that don’t do as well either. There are risks to any surgery but, not doing the things I really enjoy doing wasn’t an option.
Just make sure you do the PT and the process they tell you to do post surgery. I know a many people who haven’t and they have considerable range of motion loss. However the ones that did follow their PT and process wouldn’t hesitate to do it again in a second.
Just make sure you do the PT and the process they tell you to do post surgery. I know a many people who haven’t and they have considerable range of motion loss. However the ones that did follow their PT and process wouldn’t hesitate to do it again in a second.
Thanks Fire –
One thing I probably will do is push the PT’ist to challenge me. Kinda my MO.
When they say 2 weeks, I’ll say 10 days.
Just realize that sometimes time is the only thing that heals. It’s ok to work harder to get back to normal faster, but just make sure you don’t over do it. The PT is more to get back strength and range of motion, not just to feel back to normal. I have a coworker who had a hip replacement a couple years ago. 63, perfectly healthy, former state trooper lt. and he was lazy with his PT post surgery and now he shuffles around our base because his range of motion is so bad he can hardly walk.
Just make sure you do what they tell you to do. That’s what I’m getting at.
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