Hi everyone,

I’m 54 and just a couple of weeks away from getting the Inbone with Prophecy TAR. My ankle was destroyed in a mountain climbing accident 28 years ago. The surgeons patched me up back then, and I’ve been able to walk, but it’s been constant pain ever since. About two years ago, I saw Dr. Kile, and we decided to move forward. First step was removing all the hardware, then waiting for that to heal—now I’m finally at the point of getting the replacement.

I’m honestly excited for the surgery. Living with this pain every day has been exhausting, and it’s only gotten worse with age. At the same time, I’m very active—hiking, biking, Pilates—and also very stubborn. My biggest fear is being inactive for too long during recovery and how much that will impact me mentally.

During the recovery from the hardware removal, I stayed active with a lot of core work and mat Pilates, which really helped. For those who’ve gone through TAR:

* Was the post-surgery pain too overwhelming to keep up with any kind of exercise?
* How did you deal with the mental side of being less active for so long? Did you find ways to avoid sliding into depression?

Appreciate any insight—thank you!
Bud