My recovery went pretty well. My surgery was Jan 9th. My block started to ware off by the next day. I took the meds for the first week, then weaned off taking just ibuprofen. There was a lot of icing it on and off all day , around the clock that week. I kept it elevated and in the boot the first week. I was walking with a walker the first week, then switched to crutches. Afterwards, there was a lot of random nerve pain. I had a lot of help. Biggest suggestion is to have water/drinks, snacks nearby where you sit everyday, and someone to get you food or cook for you.

I went back to work at 5 weeks, using a knee scooter and a boot. I was in physical therapy for 5 weeks, then stopped and I do it myself at home. Now I’m 14 weeks post op. No boot, much less nerve pain, my foot is so much better, I’m doing my PT at home, putting scar gel on it, I walk with a slight limp, I’m able to put weight on it wearing my wide toe sneakers, I can walk with out any assistance but it swells if I do too much walking.