Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 Greetings Everyone, Just wanted everyone to know that I am about 4 weeks into my ankle joint replacement journey. I have 16 more days before my second post- op visit which includes cast removal, xrays and then a walking boot. Some of my observations: - my pain level is a 3 out of 10 (that's about as bad as it gets), most of the time, I have no pain at all! - the pain is mostly soreness with some sharp pains on the anterior (top) area of my ankle (and around the incision area) - the pain is usually during " start-up " meaning when I first take some steps or after walking around for too long...a " tired " feeling in my ankle - I only take Tylenol for pain and maybe every other day (just to take the " edge off " - I am using 1 crutch mostly but when I have some pain, I will use both crutches - I'm supposed to be 100% weight bearing now but am listening to my ankle and taking it slow and on my own time. I use my crutches as " training wheels " and to make sure I am walking correctly...don't want to limp...that's harder on your foot and you don't want to get into that habit - my leg has atrophied (gotten smaller) because my cast is looser now...I should be able to get my hand in there to scratch my ankle soon! - I have more energy, I'm less cranky and laughing/smiling more! Well that's all I can think of right now. I'm happy Christmas is here because it's a great distraction from my ankle! I was starting to develop obsessive compulsive disorder with my ankle (you know, noticing every little sensation and thinking too much about it!) I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas this year....and here's to a Happy, Happy New Year! , 42 Houston,Texas Ankle Joint Replacement with S.T.A.R. ankle on 11/17/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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