Surgery

Samuel99

Hello

Just joined the group. Hope you are all ok ?

Anyone on here who has had their ankle bones fused? Had both of mine fused and going back into hospital next Friday to have some metal work removed. Hoping it works as been in airboot since my last surgery last October.

CarolG

Welcome @Samuel99 to our online community,

Thank you for posting and sharing your story about what is happening for just now. You have shared that are looking for others who may have had similar experiences, in relation to having your ankle bones fused and are now waiting on surgery to have some of the metal work removed.

You will find an active conversation going on in the Living with Arthritis forum as well as Chit Chat too. In addition our website has a range of information and as such I have posted a link here to

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/foot-and-ankle-surgery/

There is some guidance here on recovering from surgery too - check it out and see if its useful.

You may also find a call to our Helpline when you are recovering from surgery, they are a great source of information and advice and a great listening ear. Helpline details are -

Call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520, Monday to Friday between 9am and 8pm.

Take care of yourself and good luck with the surgery.

Come back and tell us how you are getting on,

regards

CarolG

Samuel99

Morning.

Thank you for that.

Going for my Covid test tomorrow . Bag packed so playing the waiting game.

Having so much time off work isn't good , as my sickness % is very low and also mentally and financial drained. Onwards and upwards.