First time driving after ankle fusion
bobbyger
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Well, had my first drive today after my fusion. Wasn't too bad at all, no pain, just a little wierd having to adjust my driving style. fine control of speed was a touch difficult but I managed fine (Used the bend in my big toe for that aspect)
First full day without the aircast as well. no real pain at all but feeling a slight ache now so will sit with a nice cuppa and put my foot up.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Rob
First full day without the aircast as well. no real pain at all but feeling a slight ache now so will sit with a nice cuppa and put my foot up.
Hope everyone else is doing well.
Rob
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Thats good news, keep it up and you'll be running around in no time.
Karen xxKaren xx0 -
Hi,
Great news about the driving.....I'm lost without my car. For the ones with mobility probs a car is a godsend......I remember then7 weeks after my THR when I couldnt drive {although I had no desire to} but at the minute I can't {or I dont feel very safe driving} but would love to be able to.
So well done you....keep it up
Love
Hileena0 -
Well done Rob,another box ticked.Was it your left or right ankle and have you an automatic or manual gearbox?
Ron''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)0 -
Well done to you, that is good news. I am very pleased for you Rob, I hope all continues to go well. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Well done rob for getting behind the wheel again.
You will soon get used to your new way of driving
Take care
Juliepf x0 -
Hi Rob
l BET you were on a HUGE high
I remember l was after being allowed to drive after 2 ceasarians and later my back op
sounds like you have sussed it already.
Well done
Love
toni xx0 -
Hi Rob.
you are doing good i bet that was nice. i bet your leg feels lighter.
take care. joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
prefabkid47 wrote:Well done Rob,another box ticked.Was it your left or right ankle and have you an automatic or manual gearbox?
Ron
right foot and manual gearbox, it was fun to say the least0 -
Well done Rob, a good mile stone to overcome. No wonder you were tired after it will have been a wee bit tense for you but hopefully it will become easier soon.
Enjoy your well earned cuppa.0 -
Bet that was a relief, to get behind the wheel again.
You'll soon regain your stamina.
SpeedyI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0
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