tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73129282442838145.post3543917635243956018..comments2023-10-09T07:07:53.015-07:00Comments on Total Ankle Replacement: Week TwelveChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11644381810156448217noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73129282442838145.post-75345262204828040232011-01-01T18:44:48.023-08:002011-01-01T18:44:48.023-08:00Hi Alok, thank you for reading and good luck with ...Hi Alok, thank you for reading and good luck with your decision. I would definitely recommend this surgery to anyone who is active and has exhausted any other feasible options. As for going back to work after three weeks, I still remember being in some considerable pain at that time and altough I have a high tolerance for pain, I also remember being very tired from the medication and from my body healing itself. This is a very major surgery and I wouldn't rush back to work if I could help it. My surgeon has been very cautious with me and there is no way he would have sent me back to work, even though I work in an office and also don't walk much during the day. Remember that at three weeks post-surgery you may also be on pain killers and probably should not drive if that is the case. This is a major surgery and you don't want to risk any setbacks or further injury to your ankle by returning to work or any other daily activities too soon. Your body will need time to heal and your doctor will probably want to make sure everything is going well. Definitely speak with your doctor. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644381810156448217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73129282442838145.post-35744694626732160602010-12-31T23:10:45.951-08:002010-12-31T23:10:45.951-08:00Hi Christine,
Thanks for writing an excellent blo...Hi Christine,<br /><br />Thanks for writing an excellent blog. I am considering this surgery at the age of 35 years as i see that there are significant advantages of it comparing with an ankle fusion. <br />Right now, I am mostly concerned about my work, I am hoping to go back to office from the beginning of third week after surgery(using both crutches). Do you think if it would be feasible? I know it can sound crazy but can't get away without it. I am highly determined to go back to work and can bear some amount of pain. I am a software developer and i don't have to walk too much. Do you have any advise?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for replying,<br />AlokUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379746219292177694noreply@blogger.com