I'm 3 months post op from Ankle Fusion. I've also had numerous surgeries and made it worse each time. I am limited on ROM but I'm walking unassisted right now. Your Dr is your best friend so choose s great one. I went to Dallas Texas bc I researched for months to years on who I felt comfortable doing this serious surgery. I hope things start to get better for you. Kim the most confident person you will meet and even I am having a hard time dealing with all this shit. It sucks it really does. Just keep your head up and try to do everything you can to make the most of the situation. I wanted a replacement but the Dr said I'm too young (31 years old) and I would wear it out in 10 years. He said I can always convert to a replacement later if I want to but since these are my most active years I need to go with the fusion. I'm still skeptical bc I don't have near the ROM as I thought I would have BUT its only been 3 months since surgery (April 14, 2015). If anyone has had a fusion how long does it take for swelling to subside and the ankle to get the max amount ROM? Looks like I have a twig leg now too :(
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I'm 3 months post op from Ankle Fusion. I've also had numerous surgeries and made it worse each time. I am limited on ROM but I'm walking unassisted right now. Your Dr is your best friend so choose s great one. I went to Dallas Texas bc I researched for months to years on who I felt comfortable doing this serious surgery. I hope things start to get better for you. Kim the most confident person you will meet and even I am having a hard time dealing with all this shit. It sucks it really does. Just keep your head up and try to do everything you can to make the most of the situation. I wanted a replacement but the Dr said I'm too young (31 years old) and I would wear it out in 10 years. He said I can always convert to a replacement later if I want to but since these are my most active years I need to go with the fusion. I'm still skeptical bc I don't have near the ROM as I thought I would have BUT its only been 3 months since surgery (April 14, 2015). If anyone has had a fusion how long does it take for swelling to subside and the ankle to get the max amount ROM? Looks like I have a twig leg now too :(
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