Tomorrow, October 7th will be two years since I had my complete ankle replacement surgery. The recovery hasn’t been that easy but I was able to get through it. I still have some pain and I am always battling the inflammation. However it is bearable and a far better place than where I was.
I don’t have the chronic pain like I had, so my quality of life has improved. I have been doing some hiking trying to build back up to where I use to be. I can do a moderate trail with very little problems but tried one difficult trail and it didn’t go as well as I was hoping. Maybe next year. The healing process goes on.
Even with the swelling and some pain, I am much better off than I was before the surgery. I am at least hiking and I am fly fishing again. All in all the surgery was worth it and I would do it again. I am once again enjoying camping and some hiking.
I am not going to sugar coat it. The recovery is tough. Don’t ever think it is going to be a walk in the park. It feels good to be able to do things
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Wayne, you look sooo cool sitting there in your flannel shirt and jeans. Reminds me of Ernest Hemingway, but with a better outlook on life. 🤠
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You really think I look like him?
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I agree! Yes, you do look like Ernest Hemingway. 😊
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Definitely.
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It’s so much better viewing life from the trail than the rocking chair. Two years already huh? Wow.
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Gary I have worked hard to get to this point but it’s definitely worth it. Yeah two years. Time flies when you are having fun.
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It sure does.
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Progress. Good for you. Keep taking steps forward!
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I am gator hunting in Louisiana. Baited lines today running then in the morning.
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Now that sounds like a blog post to me. GATOR hunting? You’ll have to let us know how that goes. Have a great weekend!
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Bet it feels good to hike and fish again!
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Yes it does!
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I appreciate your honest information. Thank you and here’s wishing you continued recuperation.
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Thank you
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Ah, two years! I’m glad things are better and you’re able to get around for hiking and fishing.
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Thank you so much!
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So glad you are hiking. Good for you. 😊
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Thank you. I am getting there.
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You’ve been though a lot these past couple of years. I wish you continued healing.
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Thank you so much!
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I can’t believe it’s been 2 years already but am so happy you are much better. To be able to be mostly pain free and to get out and about even if it’s small hikes is wonderful! Enjoy your Gator hunting!! 😲🤠
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It was a success. 8 gators!
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WOW!! That’s a whole lot of gators!! 👍😀
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Keep moving forward 👍
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