Hopefully this operation will stop the pain. Fused the bugger this time

A bit of an anticlimax when I saw the end result. Doesn’t even hurt that much, more of a dull throb at the moment and that’s without pain killers.

Does that mean your Roller Disco days are now over?

I can still wear the glitter Lycra cat suit for you if you like 🙂

What’s with the comedy overdub..?

Damn WCA! You do not do things by halves.

Good luck with the recovery of that, may the next 12 weeks fly by.

What’s with the comedy overdub..?

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That’s just me talking while filming on my phone

So how might this affect driving as that’s your accelerator foot?

Hope it finally works out for you, well as much as it can.

Oh wow. 12 weeks in a cast – slightly stir crazy I’d imagine. Hope it does the trick though – you looked rather erm… uncomfortable at times at the BBB!

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Oh wow. 3 YEARS???

FIFM 😯

Thats gone quickly.

It is my accelerator foot but I just passed the Institute of Advanced Motorist test using just my left foot. Partly to practice, partly to show off and mainly so they would back me in any insurance claim situations.

I don’t plan to drive for a while and can work from home but as MrsWCA does not drive I will undoubtedly need to at some point in the next three months.

The BBB did have a few ‘tweaks’ for my ankle but I deliberately postponed the operation from March so I could be there. Hopefully it should be solid for the spring and I can finally get back on the bike properly. There are some Strava KOMs that should have my name on them…

I have my right ankle fused and for driving do have to lift my whole leg for braking (there’s still movement between heel + foot so accelerating is fine). Have got used to it; tiny cars with low steering wheels are a problem though.

I have done both legs/ankles at various time and can drive with either just my left, just my right or both legs. A hard won life skill.

Great, one of the cuts has an infection, lower right shown at 4:45 on the video.

I am now stuck in bed on antibiotics with my leg raised and bored stupid.

Suggestions of how to amuse myself with nothing more than an iPad for the next three days please*

* amusing as the suggestion of porn might be, I think I would have blisters or bruising after three days non-stop

Angry birds?

angry birds 😆 don’t enrage him! it was an eagle that did it!

did bill oddy pay out WCA?

Yeah, MrsWCA is pretty pissed off

Watch all x series of 24 back to back?

https://goo.gl/photos/vyWzREsJLAqLyUkX8

The pen arrow points to the affected foot and the biro shows the extent of the inflammation caused by the infection. If it gets better that is good. If it gets worse it is back to hospital.

Antibiotics are doing their thing.

No pain in the ankle and no pain killers since Friday. Feels a bit weird.

No what do I do with a three month supply of Dihydrocodiene, Tramadol and Tamazapan?

Is that a manual you can drive with either foot? Sounds impressive. Changing gear isn’t so bad but hill starts?

Of and I hope you are on your feet on schedule

The Mercedes and the Barchetta are automatics. The truck is a manual.

I will be mostly using the convertibles.

I did manage to drive 1,200 miles around France a few years back with my right leg in a cast from hip to ankle after ripping my knee cap off. I wouldn’t recommend it though (driving or ripping knee caps off)

I’ll take the Temazepam off your hands.. PPG?
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🙂

Dihydro is fun 😀

A month on and everything is still good, except the need to use crutches which is a right pain.

This is the before photo.

The difference you are looking for, apart from the 45mm and 55mm screws, is the narrowing of the gap between the end of the leg and the top of the foot.

It isn’t that visible, at least not to me, but the consultant was very pleased as it shows the ends of the bones are growing together.

Still on crutches and wearing a cast for at least another 6 weeks though.

A month on and everything is still good, except the need to use crutches which is a right pain.

This is the before photo.

This is the after photo taken this morning

The difference you are looking for, apart from the 45mm and 55mm screws, is the narrowing of the gap between the end of the leg and the top of the foot.

It isn’t that visible, at least not to me, but the consultant was very pleased as it shows the ends of the bones are growing together.

Still on crutches and wearing a cast for at least another 6 weeks though.

I think describing what is left as an ‘ankle’ is probably stretching the definition somewhat. GWS.

Does this mean that, when all completed, you’ll be really, really good at arse kicking?

Like you’d literally be able to hoof someone into the middle of next week?

I am just looking at the amount of Ti in there. Next time I snap my foot off it should be worth taking down the metal recycling yard…

I have all this to look forward to quite soon 🙁
im having cortisone injections in it 3 times per year but they are getting less and less effective :/

Lawnmanx – Each case is individual but after three years of pretty much constant pain and living on a cocktail of Tramadol, Tamazapan and Dihydrocodiene I can say I count this as a total success.

No pain and no pain killers since 2 days after the operation.
More movement in the foot because of the reduced pain means I should actually be able to walk better than before it was fused.

It is a big decision as you cannot ‘un fuse’ the ankle but I am really happy so far

😯

Bloody hell.

Err WCA – someone left their toolbox in the X-ray room.

Jus’ sayin’

yea WCA, I had all my metalwork out years ago (6 screws, a hook and some wire) and year on year its got more and more painful, I can’t drive a manual car any more as I can’t put my foot on the floor after using a clutch, even a short journey caused immense pain, so auto all the way and riding and walking when im able, it feels great after the cortisone but as I said earlier, it wears off pretty quick now Unfortunately 🙁

And todays photos look so much better the Quack says I don’t need the crutches anymore. Yay!! Champagne is chilling as we speak

Champagne is chilling as we speak

Great news, but I can’t help but think champagne and a wobbly WCA may force an earlier return to crutches than your doc might have anticipated.

Good news Mr wca.

Just stay on Terra firma for a while, no rushing into Danny Mac trials moves just yet…

Err, I have to admit that just a moment ago I was whining about my ankle (broken 3 years ago, bolts removed 2 years ago) as there is bit of pain after office day and short ride…
I think I’ll shut up now and congratulate WCA for progress 😳

Great news WCA, we’ll celebrate more tomorrow night!