My triple Arthrodesis (I’m kinda scared)
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Kevin Jones
Jan 17, 2020, 11:09:16 AM1/17/20
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Hello all,
I am glad I found this group! My surgery date is on January 31, 2020. And I am kinda nervous about it. I tell people at work about the up coming event and most are supportive; but there is on that says I should not do it! He says what if I break another part of my foot I will become a cripple. I try and tell him then why are people doing amazing things after completely healing? I ignore him when it comes to this procedure. I have everything I need after surgery, the pillow for elevating, the knee scooter, the bath chair, and the water proof bag when showering. Has anybody have this done on the right foot but drove with the left foot?
I am glad I found this group! My surgery date is on January 31, 2020. And I am kinda nervous about it. I tell people at work about the up coming event and most are supportive; but there is on that says I should not do it! He says what if I break another part of my foot I will become a cripple. I try and tell him then why are people doing amazing things after completely healing? I ignore him when it comes to this procedure. I have everything I need after surgery, the pillow for elevating, the knee scooter, the bath chair, and the water proof bag when showering. Has anybody have this done on the right foot but drove with the left foot?
Kevin Jones
Jan 17, 2020, 11:27:18 AM1/17/20
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I guess I should add some stuff:
I am 55 years old and have been in arch supports since before 1990 ( can’t remember when I started) and my way my feet tend to over pronates. The lean inwards. Here’s how I ended up in this situation; back in September I tore my posterior tibia tendon (it’s only a 2cm tear) but it took a month and a half to diagnose from the date it happens. Injury wait two weeks for MRI, two weeks get results, then another two weeks to see foot doctor to tell me what I already knew, two more weeks to see surgeon. Decision to have surgery originally scheduled for February 12 but got a call after Christmas to see if I wanted to move up date of surgery and I said yes. Now that brings me to January 31
I am 55 years old and have been in arch supports since before 1990 ( can’t remember when I started) and my way my feet tend to over pronates. The lean inwards. Here’s how I ended up in this situation; back in September I tore my posterior tibia tendon (it’s only a 2cm tear) but it took a month and a half to diagnose from the date it happens. Injury wait two weeks for MRI, two weeks get results, then another two weeks to see foot doctor to tell me what I already knew, two more weeks to see surgeon. Decision to have surgery originally scheduled for February 12 but got a call after Christmas to see if I wanted to move up date of surgery and I said yes. Now that brings me to January 31
Ruth Duvall
Jan 17, 2020, 12:27:30 PM1/17/20
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I just had my triple artherodesis done back on December 12th. It is a very slow healing process, but the best things I can tell you are keep it elevated as much as possible! It helps with the pain! I had a knee scooter but I like my rollator walker better it is easier to control. I ended up with an abscess on my heel, so I have a nurse coming in to do bandage changes daily. But it is healing well. Just a very long recovery process.
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Hello all,
I am glad I found this group! My surgery date is on January 31, 2020. And I am kinda nervous about it. I tell people at work about the up coming event and most are supportive; but there is on that says I should not do it! He says what if I break another part of my foot I will become a cripple. I try and tell him then why are people doing amazing things after completely healing? I ignore him when it comes to this procedure. I have everything I need after surgery, the pillow for elevating, the knee scooter, the bath chair, and the water proof bag when showering. Has anybody have this done on the right foot but drove with the left foot?
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Kevin Jones
Jan 18, 2020, 4:56:18 PM1/18/20
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Thank you Ruth.
Ruth Duvall
Jan 18, 2020, 4:59:24 PM1/18/20
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You are very welcome. Good luck! If you have any question I will help the best I can.
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Thank you Ruth.
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vonda cowling
Jan 21, 2020, 4:52:25 PM1/21/20
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my history i had polio which affect my right leg and foot and many
orthopedic surgeries as a child. I wore a brace until I was 12. Fast
forward to present day, after many years of walking around with a
limp, foot drop, a flat foot and a food deformity, I developed severe
ankle arthritis which necessitated the triple ankle arthrodesis and
achilles lengthening. i had surgery on August 29th. I was luckily
not in a lot of pain post operatively. I had a nerve block which had
my leg numb for about a week. As the numbness wore off, I took the
cocktail of gabapentin, aspirin, extra strength tylenol as prescribed
and I never needed the narcotics.
I was put in the hard cast September 16, wore that for 9 weeks. Then
to the non-weight bearing boot around November 2. Nonweight bearing
in the boot (on crutches and using the scooter) until December 2.
Cast off and weight bearing as tolerated. I started physical therapy
November 18 while still in the boot and continue physical therapy
presently.
My doctor wasn't kidding when he said it is a long recuperative
period. Your doctor should not allow you to drive while you have the
boot on. I just started driving the beginning of January (after no
cast) I am presently walking with and without a cane with an arch
support in my right shoe. I still have some minimal pain and I am
still limited in how far I can walk without the pain getting worse.
I think the key is to remember why you are having the surgery in the
first place (which for me was to walk without pain). Though I am not
where, I thought I would be, my foot deformity is corrected, my ankle
is straight and I am definitely on the road to recovery.
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> Hello all,
orthopedic surgeries as a child. I wore a brace until I was 12. Fast
forward to present day, after many years of walking around with a
limp, foot drop, a flat foot and a food deformity, I developed severe
ankle arthritis which necessitated the triple ankle arthrodesis and
achilles lengthening. i had surgery on August 29th. I was luckily
not in a lot of pain post operatively. I had a nerve block which had
my leg numb for about a week. As the numbness wore off, I took the
cocktail of gabapentin, aspirin, extra strength tylenol as prescribed
and I never needed the narcotics.
I was put in the hard cast September 16, wore that for 9 weeks. Then
to the non-weight bearing boot around November 2. Nonweight bearing
in the boot (on crutches and using the scooter) until December 2.
Cast off and weight bearing as tolerated. I started physical therapy
November 18 while still in the boot and continue physical therapy
presently.
My doctor wasn't kidding when he said it is a long recuperative
period. Your doctor should not allow you to drive while you have the
boot on. I just started driving the beginning of January (after no
cast) I am presently walking with and without a cane with an arch
support in my right shoe. I still have some minimal pain and I am
still limited in how far I can walk without the pain getting worse.
I think the key is to remember why you are having the surgery in the
first place (which for me was to walk without pain). Though I am not
where, I thought I would be, my foot deformity is corrected, my ankle
is straight and I am definitely on the road to recovery.
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> On Jan 17, 2020, at 11:09 AM, Kevin Jones <kevj...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hello all,
> I am glad I found this group! My surgery date is on January 31, 2020. And I am kinda nervous about it. I tell people at work about the up coming event and most are supportive; but there is on that says I should not do it! He says what if I break another part of my foot I will become a cripple. I try and tell him then why are people doing amazing things after completely healing? I ignore him when it comes to this procedure. I have everything I need after surgery, the pillow for elevating, the knee scooter, the bath chair, and the water proof bag when showering. Has anybody have this done on the right foot but drove with the left foot?
>
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brian gregan
Jan 21, 2020, 11:11:03 PM1/21/20
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Have to agree about driving with any sort of cast on right leg
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Kevin Jones
Jan 27, 2020, 7:16:01 PM1/27/20
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Hey all,
My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
Ruth Duvall
Jan 27, 2020, 7:19:53 PM1/27/20
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Damn that sucks! Hopefully you can get it down so you can have your surgery. Good luck!
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My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
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Susan Doran
Jan 28, 2020, 6:16:37 AM1/28/20
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Do you have a cgm? I e been Type 1 for over 35 years on an insulin pump. Biggest help was Dexcom cgm. Good luck. My ankle surgery was almost 2 years ago.
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> Hey all,
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> Hey all,
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> My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
>
> My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
>
Kevin Jones
Jan 28, 2020, 7:32:23 AM1/28/20
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No I don’t have a CGM yet.
vonda cowling
Jan 28, 2020, 11:18:44 AM1/28/20
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Good luck in getting he A1C reading down. When your surgery is rescheduled you have plenty of support here. Of course your surgery and post surgical experience will be your own, but I am sure there are people here who will have experienced some of the same of what you may go through.
Stay positive!
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Hey all,
My surgery was postponed due to high A1c reading. I have to get below 8 I’m currently at 8.5
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Kevin Jones
Mar 3, 2020, 10:22:35 PM3/3/20
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Just a update
I was put on a new medication and it has helped me get the blood sugar down! I’m around 7.3 area. I go back for pre-op on March 20 and if everything stays good the surgery will be on April 3!
I was put on a new medication and it has helped me get the blood sugar down! I’m around 7.3 area. I go back for pre-op on March 20 and if everything stays good the surgery will be on April 3!
Kevin Jones
May 21, 2020, 11:16:38 AM5/21/20
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Here’s another update due to Covid-19 my April surgery was canceled 5 days before surgery! I just got a new date and it’s June 24. I so hope there is no more mess ups!
collen ramabusetsa
May 21, 2020, 1:24:37 PM5/21/20
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Good Day Folks,
I had my ankle arthrodesis done on 2013 but so far so good
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Here’s another update due to Covid-19 my April surgery was canceled 5 days before surgery! I just got a new date and it’s June 24. I so hope there is no more mess ups!
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May 21, 2020, 4:05:41 PM5/21/20
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Collen, How long did you have pain and swelling? Sue
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collen ramabusetsa
May 21, 2020, 4:09:23 PM5/21/20
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Pain is on/off but physio does the trick
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Kevin Jones
Aug 9, 2020, 8:47:17 AM8/9/20
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Another up date I’ve had another set back due to A1c level but I am back on track now. I go for pre-op on August 21 and if I pass the surgery is scheduled for September 4. I hope I make it this time
DENNIS HULL
Aug 9, 2020, 1:40:52 PM8/9/20
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Good Luck! Just be patient and it will be a long recovery. But
Another up date I’ve had another set back due to A1c level but I am back on track now. I go for pre-op on August 21 and if I pass the surgery is scheduled for September 4. I hope I make it this time
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hey all,
sorry its been so long since I last posted in this group. well I had my surgery on September 04,2020.I did not have the triple Arthrodesis though, I ended up with a double fusion. it included the subtalar joint and the talonaviclar joint and lengthining of the Achilles tendon. my feet were very messed up they turned the ankle and rotated the foot up into a normal position. everything went well. the healing process was slow but I am pretty much healed with no issues. I did suffer some other things that I did not know that I had at that time. otherwise I'm doing pretty good. the only problem I had was the effect of the foot when it was rotated in the position it's supposed to be. but i think it has something to do with the four toes i fractured a couple of years earlier. ( they never healed right) and the bony growth on my big toe.
Caroline Levine
Jun 23, 2021, 11:01:21 AM6/23/21
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So, it sounds like the double arthrodesis was a success, but you suffer from other things.
I hope those other problems get better over time. Is it your toes that bother you the most?
Caroline
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Kevin Jones
Jun 23, 2021, 5:42:10 PM6/23/21
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Yes it’s the toes and I suffered a massive Pulmonary Embolism that straddled my lungs and a bit of the ejection fraction. It went down to 25 -30%. I ended up with a CRT-D defibrillator
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Caroline Levine
Jun 23, 2021, 6:14:15 PM6/23/21
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Kevin,
I'm glad you came through okay with the embolism. That must've been terribly scary. I have no idea if they hurt as well.
I'm still not steady on my feet but accept it since it doesn't hurt all the time.
Caroline
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Kevin Jones
Jun 24, 2021, 11:40:53 AM6/24/21
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Caroline,
I’m glad you are doing well also.
Yes it was scary, it didn’t hurt but the breathing was very labored when moving around. The most scary part was when the people came down from Interventional Radiology, before being admitted to the ICU they kept on asking if I wanted to live! I was asked at least 6 different times.
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Caroline Levine
Jun 24, 2021, 11:44:42 AM6/24/21
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Whoa! How are you supposed to answer a question like that? Wouldn't it give most people terrible anxiety?
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Kevin Jones
Jun 24, 2021, 9:41:26 PM6/24/21
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I got in touch with the people in charge of the hospital. They actually came to the room ( I was suprised) I got an apology and a response saying that things were going to change. I hope it did.
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Caroline Levine
Jun 25, 2021, 1:41:01 PM6/25/21
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That's good you did that because you probably helped other patients not suffer the same thing.
Caroline
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DENNIS HULL
Jun 25, 2021, 1:49:49 PM6/25/21
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so sorry for all the issues your having. prayers otw!
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Caroline Levine
Jun 25, 2021, 1:58:45 PM6/25/21
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My ankle doesn't hurt today, luckily. I haven't overused it.
Caroline
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