I am 10 months post-op from a revisional subtalar fusion. This was my 5th surgery and my accident (shattered heel and fractured subtalar joint) was June 20, 2013, 4 years ago. My CT scan at 5 months from my last surgery showed 50% fusion. Since this was a revisional surgery, my surgeon prescribed Forteo and I have also been using an external bone stimulator daily. I'm seeing my surgeon in Charlotte tomorrow morning for a follow-up. Hopefully, my fusion has progressed.
I was able to start bearing weight at 5 months post-op. I gradually progressed and am now able to do 20 minutes on the elliptical and I swim. I started doing yoga but it's difficult to hold some poses because of limited range of motion and balance (downward dog, lunges). I was active before my accident - I ran, I did Pure Barre and I played recreational tennis. With my active lifestyle coming to a screeching hault 4 years ago when I had my accident, I was forced to lead a sedentary life. I am 48 years old and I feel like this injury, very debilitating, has aged me way beyond my years.
I am married, I have 4 children and 3 step children. I am a stay at home mom. Laying around was not an option but it has been something our family learned to manage. I have a very supportive family, I am grateful for that! For those that work outside the home, I am in awe - I imagine that is very challenging!
I gained 40 lbs over the past 4 years from having to lay around. I have never weighed as much as I do right now - not even after having 4 babies. Very depressing! I'm trying very hard to regain my pre-accident figure and it's quite difficult.
My pain at this point is a 3-4 on the pain scale. It's a definite improvement from what my pain was prior to this last surgery. I walk with a limp and walking on an incline is very painful as well as walking for 30 minutes. Going down stairs is painful so I walk sideways. I still feel limited and I am nowhere near where I was prior to my accident - I do not think I ever will be. I'm trying to learn to live with this disability.
I was in so much pain prior to this last surgery that I was considering a below the knee amputation. If for some reason I have to have a 6th surgery on my foot, I will amputate. I am not going through any of the same surgeries I have already had to endure.
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I am 10 months post-op from a revisional subtalar fusion. This was my 5th surgery and my accident (shattered heel and fractured subtalar joint) was June 20, 2013, 4 years ago. My CT scan at 5 months from my last surgery showed 50% fusion. Since this was a revisional surgery, my surgeon prescribed Forteo and I have also been using an external bone stimulator daily. I'm seeing my surgeon in Charlotte tomorrow morning for a follow-up. Hopefully, my fusion has progressed.
I was able to start bearing weight at 5 months post-op. I gradually progressed and am now able to do 20 minutes on the elliptical and I swim. I started doing yoga but it's difficult to hold some poses because of limited range of motion and balance (downward dog, lunges). I was active before my accident - I ran, I did Pure Barre and I played recreational tennis. With my active lifestyle coming to a screeching hault 4 years ago when I had my accident, I was forced to lead a sedentary life. I am 48 years old and I feel like this injury, very debilitating, has aged me way beyond my years.
I am married, I have 4 children and 3 step children. I am a stay at home mom. Laying around was not an option but it has been something our family learned to manage. I have a very supportive family, I am grateful for that! For those that work outside the home, I am in awe - I imagine that is very challenging!
I gained 40 lbs over the past 4 years from having to lay around. I have never weighed as much as I do right now - not even after having 4 babies. Very depressing! I'm trying very hard to regain my pre-accident figure and it's quite difficult.
My pain at this point is a 3-4 on the pain scale. It's a definite improvement from what my pain was prior to this last surgery. I walk with a limp and walking on an incline is very painful as well as walking for 30 minutes. Going down stairs is painful so I walk sideways. I still feel limited and I am nowhere near where I was prior to my accident - I do not think I ever will be. I'm trying to learn to live with this disability.
I was in so much pain prior to this last surgery that I was considering a below the knee amputation. If for some reason I have to have a 6th surgery on my foot, I will amputate. I am not going through any of the same surgeries I have already had to endure.
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