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Well after meeting with my orthopedic specialist yesterday and I finally stopped crying I’ve come to realize this has to be done and there is no other way around it and it is what it is. After she did more xrays of my foot and ankle she found that the arthritis has progressed into my big toe where I received an injection for pain relief. She took 45 minutes to explain my xrays and the procedure she will do. In essence my entire left foot will be reconstructed to bring it back to it’s proper position currently it points out to the left, there will be a cleaning out of the arthritis and debris, she will have to put screws in my ankle because I have no more cartilage and titanium plates in my foot, SMH I wasn’t expecting to hear about the plates, but it is what it is. The procedure will take 4-5 hours and I will not be able to use my foot for about 3 months in order to heal properly. She will meet with my family on the 23rd, to explain to them the procedure and my home care and answer any questions they may have. My surgery is scheduled for Oct. 3rd until then I must continue to wear the Arizona boot so I don’t brake or fracture the ankle it’s that fragile. So I solicit the prayers of my friends, family, church family. I must be honest in saying this is weighing heavy on me, my quality of life right now is not sitting well mentally with me. Thanks to those of you who took the time to read my post and who are praying and will continue to pray for me.
You are in my prayers. I can’t imagine how much the forced inactivity must be weighing on you. 
But in the long run, I’m sure the surgery will be for the best. Patience my friend, you’ll get there.
Mzd3, hello. So please share how did your surgery turn out? What did you have done?
Hi Denise - So sorry to hear this. I’ll pray that the surgery is successful and that your recovery will be speedy and uncomplicated.
Let us know how everything goes, ok? We care about you Denise!
My surgery is called an ankle arthrodesis , or ankle fusion. They cut part of my fibula off to use to screw into the tibia and talus ankle bones due to being bone on bone with no cartilage.
After the 3 months of being non weight bearing, it still takes much longer for recovery. I’m 6 months post OP and it’s beginning to get better, it takes about 12-18 months to completely heal.
WOW mzd3 that sounds an awful lot like what I have to have as well as plates being put into my foot, she told me it would take up to about a year to fully recover. I pray you‘re recovery is going well and that you will be back to your old self in no time.
Thanks Neicy , I’m beginning to feel some improvement . I’m sorry you have to go through this though, it’s rough.
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