I mentioned an upcoming ankle fusion being a possibility for my husband a month or so ago. Some of you have asked for updates, so I’m posting what I know so far. We met with the doctor in Amarillo again today, and went over his bone scans. The good news is that the arthritis is limited to the ankle joint only, leaving the rest of the joints in his foot unaffected. That is a positive for the ankle fusion. The fusion is really the only “fix” for his pain and discomfort, and will probably have better mobility after the fusion. We are going to put it off til October, partly due to the fact that my husband’s work is typically busier in the summer, and he has a fishing tournament he really wants to go to in September. We own a glass & tile business, and this will have him out of commission for quite awhile. It’s going to be tough, no doubt about that, but I’m praying the long term benefits will outweigh all the hardship. When he has the surgery, which is a day surgery, he will have to keep his ankle elevated, at head level or a little higher, for two full weeks, only allowed up to the bathroom. No weight allowed on the ankle for at least 6 weeks after that, (or maybe including that two weeks-I’m not sure about that now) and then he will be allowed to start putting limited weight on it, depending on if the fusion “took” or not. He said by the three month mark, he should feel better than he feels now, but it will take a full 9 to 12 months to heal completely. In the meantime, he is taking Celebrex, and if he has a really bad spell, or some times he will be on his feet more, they said they can give him some cortisone injections. He is to try wearing some lace up ankle boots to give it some more support, and ice it. We sure aren’t looking forward to the process, but we are so hopeful about the end result.
Update On Hubby’s Ankle
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I’m a simple woman…at least that what my DH (Dear Husband) used to say about me…I was a wife, I am now a widow, mother, step-mother & step-grandmother, quilter, and have a full time job in criminal justice. I lost my DH on May 22nd, 2011. I live in a small town in Texas. I love piecing quilts, I love quilting quilts. I have a serious addiction to fabric. I’ve been quilting since 1998, and purchased my first longarm, a Gammill Premier, in 2004. I upgraded to an A-1 Elite, named Corky, in March, 2007. I am in the process of rebuilding my life after losing my spouse. All photos and content in this blog are my own, and I request that you not download, copy or otherwise use anything here without my permission. I hope you enjoy visiting my blog and would love to hear your comments. Thanks for stopping by! View all posts by Wild Rose Quilter
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I hope all goes well Randi and that this will be the fix for him
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We’re going to pray!!! My dad had rotator cuff surgery in December. The Dr. said he didn’t know how he moved his arm because all four muscles were torn. He was told part of the muscles were too damaged to heal and that he’d need 9 months of physical therapy and he’d never have all his mobility back. Guess what? Less than three months later, he’s done with therapy and has full motion!!! God is always faithful.
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Sending you hugs and prayers!!
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Ouch Randi – I don’t envy anyone needing surgery, after having had so much of my own. Your DH may want to ask the doc about an Air Cast – you strap it onto your ankle and inflate the little side pouches to help immobilize it. You can actually still put your shoe on, as long as it is a lace up one that can be loosened. I had one before my ankle tendon surgery years ago.
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Randi, thinking of you and your husband and wishing you both the best…Kathy
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Praying that all will be well with the surgery, that it will go far better than you could ask or even imagine.
Blessings,
sue
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Godspeed. Thinking of you …
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Sending prayers for healing for your hubby.
Margie
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Oy, Randi! What a long process to go through! I guess, though, if there’s hope for a better ending, it’ll be well worth it. Thanks for updating us!
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Thanks for the update Randi – it sounds like you guys have a good plan and I hope everything works out that the surgery can be delayed until Oct.
My brother still hasn’t made any decisions about his surgery — I think with the economy and his job right now he feels he can’t afford the recovery time.
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Randi – will hold you and your hubby in my heart and lift you up in prayer.
KK
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Randi, I sure hope the surgery gives hubby the relief he needs and his recovery his quick and not too painful.
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Randi, will be praying for successful surgery and swift recovery. Please keep us updated.
HUGS!
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Tell the Mr. that we will be thinking of him! Hope the surgery helps… Hugs, Carla
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Thanks for the update and definitely keeping you two in prayer. Hugs!!
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Best wishes to him. Joint pain is no fun. Shoot any pain is no fun. HUGS!
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