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Doc says my age (68) and not enough non-weight bearing time. My wife was injured and ill the first two months so I’m sure I used my leg more than I should have. Things are back to what passes for normal in my life so my rear end is welded to the couch while I use the stimulator. Lots of supplements and smoothies so hopefully going in the right direction. X-rays after a month of device usage. I understand arthritis. Doc told me I was a candidate for bilateral knee replacements. I asked when, thinking it would be in my future, he responded with "five years ago." My mom told me years back that I would reach an age where if I woke up in the morning with no pain, it would indicate I died during the night. She was right. I’m glad your ankle turned out. Can you see any lumps or bumps on your skin from internal hardware? And, on a different note, are you Scottish? I ask because of your user name here. I looked it up not only for the meaning but for pronunciation. Very interesting!
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@soarus57 - Uh-huh, I'd say that's where the problem lies, but you did what you felt needed done and now she's better so you can butt-plant yourself and give the bones a chance to not be stressed and heal. and good for you for the extra supplements to help it along.
My sister had both knees replaced - at the same time. Don't do it that way - she said knowing before she did it what she learned after, she wouldn't have had both at the same time.
Nope, no lumps or bumps, the ankle is great. I did as the doc said (had to, no choice)- non-weight-bearing for 10 days (was 14 by the time I got in to have the staples removed and the boot fitted), 6 or 7 weeks in the boot, got the stitches out a while after the staples. I was in a surgical/physical rehab facility for 20 days (medicare's limit). Lots of physical therapy. After the boot came off, the doc gave me a special brace to wear for a few more weeks. That ankle still swells, but they said it would for about a year. It doesn't swell like it used to, so that's progress.
Your mom's funny - mine alway said that getting older isn't for wimps or crybabies. Now we all know what she meant, haha!
Yes, I am by heritage though my family's been in the US for about 300 or so years. (and funny thing, that's where the name of whiskey came from! 😀 )