I had sub Talar fusion surgery on 11/29/13. Still in a hard cast, definitely frustrated from inability to do the things I want to do, still taking pain meds at night (that's when it seems to feel worst). I have had 7 prior surgeries to this foot and ankle, so not new to this. One piece of advice I can offer: get a knee walker! Crutches are awful and you can't do anything when you're on crutches. I got a knee walker (a scooter that you kneel on with your bad side) and it has greatly increased my mobility. Now I can cook, carry things and shop without hoping to get an electric cart. They're great, wish I had one for my previous surgeries.
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I had sub Talar fusion surgery on 11/29/13. Still in a hard cast, definitely frustrated from inability to do the things I want to do, still taking pain meds at night (that's when it seems to feel worst). I have had 7 prior surgeries to this foot and ankle, so not new to this. One piece of advice I can offer: get a knee walker! Crutches are awful and you can't do anything when you're on crutches. I got a knee walker (a scooter that you kneel on with your bad side) and it has greatly increased my mobility. Now I can cook, carry things and shop without hoping to get an electric cart. They're great, wish I had one for my previous surgeries.
January 16, 2014 - 10:05amThis Comment
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