first steps after Ankle surgery

[mowin]

Finally got the ok form the doc to start walking. I had my left ankle fused on November 18th, and couldnt put any weight on my foot until today.
After 12 weeks of watching tv and surfin the web, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Should be walking normally in a few weeks

 

[Chupaca]

Great news..!!

so glad to hear you are so close to full recovery. Sounds like a long road but you have done well. Hope this site kept you entertained and busy a bit. Don't overdo it and be safe....:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Purple Guy]

Nice to hear the end is in sight!
All the best!

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: :yes:hyea::yes: :2thumbs:
Is your bike an "ESSIE", or an "ESSEM"? :shocked:
If it's the latter; here's to hoping that you'll be able to shift it normally! :cheers:

 

[Copperman]

I feel your pain!

Finally got the ok form the doc to start walking. I had my left ankle fused on November 18th, and couldnt put any weight on my foot until today.
After 12 weeks of watching tv and surfin the web, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Should be walking normally in a few weeks

On Holloween day, 2012, I had my right ankle replaced with a new plastic and titanium ankle. I had the option for fusing but I thought that wasn't for me. As soon as I recovered, I sold my Harley and bought a Spyder. Best surgery I've ever had!!! Love my Spyder!

 

[mowin]

:congrats: :yes:hyea::yes: :2thumbs:
Is your bike an "ESSIE", or an "ESSEM"? :shocked:
If it's the latter; here's to hoping that you'll be able to shift it normally! :cheers:

Well as you know im spyderless at the moment, but mamma did mention it would be nice to get a RT for some weekend trips. Prob wont be this yr, but it will most likely be a SM.

Come to think about it, I should have had her repete what she said so I could record it for future discussions. :banghead:

I shoud probably update my profile, but I like the memories. After all, I'm one of the original "gawkers"..:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

I would DEFINITELY get her on record, as surpporting the idea of a purchase!! :2thumbs:
And tell her that she's a keeper; and not just for saying that either!! :thumbup:

 

[mowin]

On Holloween day, 2012, I had my right ankle replaced with a new plastic and titanium ankle. I had the option for fusing but I thought that wasn't for me. As soon as I recovered, I sold my Harley and bought a Spyder. Best surgery I've ever had!!! Love my Spyder!

My surgen didnt recomend replacement for me. My ankle was so messed up from being hit by a car when I was 13 that fusion was the only option. Although I was originally thinking of replacement when I went for my consult. Glad to hear it's working out well for ya. :2thumbs:

 

[mowin]

I would DEFINITELY get her on record, as surpporting the idea of a purchase!! :2thumbs:
And tell her that she's a keeper; and not just for saying that either!! :thumbup:

Definitely a keeper. She been a trooper taking care of everything that I normally do. The outdoor woodstove has been a challange for her, but if she wanted to keep warm it needed to be fed:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Brutal and unyielding cold :shocked:, can be a GREAT motivator!! :gaah:

 

[Benggolf]

Finally got the ok form the doc to start walking. I had my left ankle fused on November 18th, and couldnt put any weight on my foot until today.
After 12 weeks of watching tv and surfin the web, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Should be walking normally in a few weeks

Great news! Wish you a speedy recovery and see you on the road soon. :thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

I got to think that Justified played some small role in your recovery.:joke: Glad to hear it's going well for you.

 

[Yazz]

Finally got the ok form the doc to start walking. I had my left ankle fused on November 18th, and couldnt put any weight on my foot until today.
After 12 weeks of watching tv and surfin the web, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Should be walking normally in a few weeks

Congrats on getting through the last 12 weeks! Must have been a bear...

Now that you can put weight of foot, to get you back Spydering faster, what about putting a heel-toe shifter on?

 

[Bob Denman]

(I'm betting the he, "Paddles-Up" on this one!)

 

[mowin]

My 09 RS was a SM, and with only 10% of movement im my left foot at that time, I basically had 2 lift my leg to upshift. Never had a issue so im sure when its time to purchase the next spyder I'll be ok with a SM. I'll be sure to check both out though.

 

[mowin]

I got to think that Justified played some small role in your recovery.:joke: Glad to hear it's going well for you.

That and many others. I also watched Hell on Wheels. What a great show. :thumbup:

 

[spydaman60]

great news mowin!!! now tell me that you didn't have her cutting and splitting that wood too!!!:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

My 09 RS was a SM, and with only 10% of movement im my left foot at that time, I basically had 2 lift my leg to upshift. Never had a issue so im sure when its time to purchase the next spyder I'll be ok with a SM. I'll be sure to check both out though.

:2thumbs: Here's to hoping that the next purchase finds you with all of the shifting options available to you! :cheers: :thumbup:

 

[mowin]

great news mowin!!! now tell me that you didn't have her cutting and splitting that wood too!!!:roflblack::roflblack:

Maybe next yr:roflblack:. I'm thinking I better have the oil tank full.

 

[frenchek]

Definitely a keeper. She been a trooper taking care of everything that I normally do. The outdoor woodstove has been a challange for her, but if she wanted to keep warm it needed to be fed:roflblack:

I had a similar experience last year, but I had a wrist fused, the wife was really happy when I could get back to filling the woodstove.

I would imagine that was a painfull surgery, I know mine was, I had a heart attack and five by-passes and that was nothing compared to the fusion.
good luck with the healing, takes a while, but worth it in time.

tim