So sorry I know how awful it is. I honestly don't know how I walk or drive. It hurts so bad. I never thought I'd feel worse 5 years later. The doctor who did my first three surgeries said I would be fine in 4 months no one would know I had an injury. He was so WRONG!!!! I know I need to do something I can't go on like this it just gets worse. Thanks for talking to me
Debi, my heart goes out to you. I sprain my ankle back in the 70's and ended up with severe Arthritis, it was bone on bone, everytime I took a step I felt the most horrible pain. It got where I couldn't do ANYTHING, NOTHING I went into deep depression. I was scared to have ankle replacement because I was 61 but I eventually did. May 6th was my surgery date...and feel great, I should have done it sooner. I can do everything I did before. I am having no problems what so ever. It was an easy surgery. I was walking in less then 4 weeks. The key to success is to have a good doctor.
Ceejay87, I gained lots of weight not being able to walk and was also using wheelchair. I had ARP May 6th and I have list 30 lbs. I feel like a different women. I'm a happy person now and I only regret not having it done sooner.
Deejay87, I use to take that and it didn't help so I stopped it. Didn't have any problems getting off of it, thank God.
This really encourages me that you feel good again and lost the weight again. Thank you
Hi Debi, just read your story forums. I'm so sorry for what you're going through & your past car accident! I am 60 & getting a STAR ankle replacement on Sept.16, 2016. I have post traumatic arthritis in my L ankle. I have bone on bone with swelling & pain. Many years in pain from falls ect. I do take gabepentin for nerve damage from being a stem cell donor. (U Penn put me on that over a year ago) It has helped with healing & pain from my last LA operation of June 2, 2016. The pre op nurse told me to keep taking that because, it is helpful with nerve regeneration.
I have screws & plates too, that give me pain, numbness & tinglinging & ,burning. Been nwb since June 2. Can't wait to move forward & someday walk. We are all a special group of people who only understand each other's pain, suffering & emotional ups & downs! Try to stay positive, keep getting support here & you will find questions & ideas to take to your doctor. In from MD
Continue hope
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Hi I just saw your email. Thank you for telling me your story I hope you have success with your surgery pls let me know how it went and how your doing good luck
I had a total ankle replacement 7 weeks ago and am happy with the result so far. It sounds like a great option for you. The most important piece of the puzzle is the surgeon - I found one who had done a lot of replacements and has a particular interest and extensive training in ankle replacement. Do your research first to find the best ankle surgeon.