I had my fusion in 2009, was not allowed to put weight on it for 4mos, the first month I started to walk the ankle swelled up, no pain. Second month I was good to go. I walk an hour everyday, work out with weights, swim and do the elliptical for 30min a day. Elliptical is better than the treadmill for the ankle fused people.I had to eliminated tennis and running. I also got a handicap tag, you can download the form and bring it to your doc to sign, is comes in handy, so you can access buildings easier through the ramp at the handicap spot, no curbs,and I bring it with me when someone else drives so I can have easy access. Curbs and steps are my nemesis and I avoid them. I can still golf but I must go up the steep T boxes or terrain backwards.
Persevere and hang in, it will get better and let people know that you can't do steps or curbs. I always ask if there are elevators at venue/office. I did not walk in the boot as it hurt, so I took it off and put on a shoe, didn't tie it up and used crutches until I could walk,if the walker boot is not put on correctly you will have pain and not be able to walk, that happened to me, so I chucked the boot and crutched it for a while. Be your own advocate, let the doc know. Remember the doc is a carpenter,putting screws and plates in your joint.
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I had my fusion in 2009, was not allowed to put weight on it for 4mos, the first month I started to walk the ankle swelled up, no pain. Second month I was good to go. I walk an hour everyday, work out with weights, swim and do the elliptical for 30min a day. Elliptical is better than the treadmill for the ankle fused people.I had to eliminated tennis and running. I also got a handicap tag, you can download the form and bring it to your doc to sign, is comes in handy, so you can access buildings easier through the ramp at the handicap spot, no curbs,and I bring it with me when someone else drives so I can have easy access. Curbs and steps are my nemesis and I avoid them. I can still golf but I must go up the steep T boxes or terrain backwards.
July 20, 2016 - 7:37amPersevere and hang in, it will get better and let people know that you can't do steps or curbs. I always ask if there are elevators at venue/office. I did not walk in the boot as it hurt, so I took it off and put on a shoe, didn't tie it up and used crutches until I could walk,if the walker boot is not put on correctly you will have pain and not be able to walk, that happened to me, so I chucked the boot and crutched it for a while. Be your own advocate, let the doc know. Remember the doc is a carpenter,putting screws and plates in your joint.
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