Ankle fusion osteoarthritis how it went

[@dcl6793]

I’m sure I speak for those who have followed you for a while mate but it’s great to see your sense of humour still shining through no matter what 👍🏼

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Still got it I’ve got a full pallet of the stuff in the shed 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sicknote26]

​@@tidybrickslandscaping😂😂

[@markbriers4302]

You’ll be back on the tools in no time Scott ! 😂 love your sense of humour, def on my wave length !

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@markbriers4302 cheers mark and yeh hopefully back at it at some point soon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@haroldbetterson1877]

You taught me so much and kept me entertained through dark times. Chin up and stay funny, take care Harold

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks Harold hope your well or getting there chin up chest out deep breath 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jamesk8321]

Get well soon Scott. Massive thanks for your videos over the years they genuinely gave me the confidence to tackle my own 50m2 patio which I have now completed and am very happy with. All the best pal.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Great to hear about the patio I’m glad to of helped some how and thx btw 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@harryharrison4749]

Get well soon matey, I've learnt a lot from your videos and appreciate the time you've taken to do them. All the best 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Glad you like them and thx 🙏🏻 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@63flight]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. The ankle fusion is one of the next surgeries the doc wants to do for me. I'm dreading having it done, but I have to say you have provided me with some great insight and I thank you again. 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

You’re the perfect watcher for this content I’m glad I did for you to have heads up 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤝

[@Altocc.]

Hola puedes compartirme algo de tu experiencia sobre la fusión de tobillo a mi también me la van a realizar

[@elishahands4052]

Very informative, lighthearted video. After an accident that has smashed up my ankle joint, my last option is ankle fusion. Im in so much pain everyday and at 35 im struggling with day to day life. Im looking on the internet for advice and other peoples experience with ankle fusion. Your video has given me hope that although the journey is long, it is worth it. Thank you!! I hope you are recovering well, elisha

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m glad the video has helped you realise what’s ahead and it’s certainly no more pain that went straight away good luck hope it goes well 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Altocc.]

Hola puedes contarme como va tu recuperación cuánto tiempo se pueden usar las muletas para comenzar la rehabilitación

[@1neAdam12]

Have you elected to have the fusion?

[@stewart9476]

Hope you recover well Scott, god bless. Fellow landscapers are backing you

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Nice one Stewart thanks for that 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nigelhaines7900]

Great to see you getting on ok Scott all the best

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks, you too! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@anklefusiongirl]

Thank you, I am due to have an ankle fusion in the next couple of months and it’s good to hear about your recovery, especially about the shoes.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Best of luck! Hope it goes well mines pretty good already 6 months in and the sketchers shoes are a top tip from the surgeon 👨‍⚕️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mickward5938]

What a fantastic diary and brilliant idea to post informative updates of a serious operation and recovery. Well done! And thank you.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope it helped in some way I did do a follow up too worth a look 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@victorcoughlan3338]

Get well soon best landscaper on youtube

[@nednatashamalden8514]

Thank You immensly Scott. Your video helped me a lot to learn what is ahead of my journey. I am heading for my ankle fusion. I wish you best recovery. Greetings from Down under.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m glad it’s given you heads up of times to come. I’m meeting my surgeon again in 2 weeks to discuss removing the screws so I’ll do a follow up video soon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Altocc.]

Hola puedes comentarme algo de tu experiencia sobre la fusión de tobillo me va a realizar una también

[@christianchaplin8872]

Oh no! Sorry to see you laid up. Thank you for keeping us updated on your progress. Looking forward to further recovery videos.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thank you! Will do! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@davesaxon7348]

Get well soon Scott, I’ve had a knee op today. Feel you pain.👍🏼

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry to hear that hope it goes well and speedy recovery 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@staceyismine]

Speedy recovery and take it easy

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Yeh will do Netflix on the go 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@swbyui]

Hey man, you’re an inspiration for your demeanor after such a surgery. You’re killing it.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it and please watch the follow video for more info on recovery 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@susandaniel-mcelroy9617]

Well done Scott for pioneering healthcare for males Susan ❤

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks Susan I’ve finally got it done and almost walking properly already 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@veerayhana1713]

Thank you for this very informative video. Was searching the net for info and found yours. My mom is due for ankle fusion and i needed all the info! Yours was good. Stay healthy Sir. God bless.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m glad you found my video for the advice on what’s to come hope it goes well good health 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@PDSVIDEO1966]

Doing great,it seems to be healing well. The part where you said you was told not to stick anything down the cast but you did anyway reminded me of you being told not to hit your level but you did anyway.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

😂 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@barrydoherty636]

Good luck with your recovery.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers Barry fingers crossed hey 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Grahammon]

All the very best, hope everything goes well

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Yeh fingers crossed 🤞 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@julianwaller5867]

Great video. Just interested if your surgeon offered you an ankle replacement as an alternative to fusion. Best wishes

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Not totally sure on that but he did say the fusion will cure the arthritis so I gave the go ahead All I can do is wiggle my toes there’s no other movement 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@julianwaller5867]

@@tidybrickslandscaping how long is it since your surgery now and how are you getting on? Can I ask what age you are please?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@julianwaller5867 about 13 months now and still aches to be honest from time to time especially after a long ish day and I’m 54 going back soon to have screws taken out 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@julianwaller5867]

@@tidybrickslandscaping good luck. I hope that helps

[@andrewadams1428]

Thanks for the video.the doctor recommend fusing my ankle today. Kinda bummed bit your video made me feel alittle better about it.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry to hear that but I’m glad you’re feeling a bit more positive now 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@colingriffiths4020]

Hi Scott, looks painful, although a lot of people are predisposed to osteoarthritis presumably yours was also accelerated by the type of work you’ve been doing. I have osteoarthritis in the knees and it’s a bugger. Hope it repairs well and you make a full recovery.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Same to you Colin it comes to is all at some point looks like just keep the faith and chin up 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonjones1290]

Good to see you recovering. Keep on carrying on regardless 😊

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thank you, I will chin up chest out 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jaredbouaziz3237]

Happy to hear all is going well, i hope you see soon we very like your job and uour channel Scott , god bless you ❤

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks again! And more content coming soon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Dee_Yamel]

Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thank you so much 😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Lucinda5ara]

Hey you. So nice to see your progress xx

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Me too!! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nickjordan6069]

Thanks mate. Ive got the op coming up soon. Did they offer you cortisone injections before the op? Are you glad you had it done? Thanks again, Nick

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

No offer of any sort just straight into it and now about 6 months later there’s hell of a difference no pain ever just ackes still need to build my calf muscles up again Seeing the surgeon next week to talk about taking the screws out as it’s a option and I might actually take it even though it’s adding more time to total recovery My thoughts are full 12 months for total recovery but could be less if you’re sat at a deck all day not physical work Hope that helps 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Worst part for me was the plaster cast 6 weeks that was shit after that all good 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nickjordan6069]

@tidybrickslandscaping yeah that's great. Thanks for replying. How do you build Calf muscle without being able to flex your ankle?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@nickjordan6069 lots of walking apparently and doing steps which is hard as it’s limited movement which is very noticeable maybe about 20% compared And really doesn’t effect me much to be honest 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nickjordan6069]

@@tidybrickslandscaping thanks for your time. Good luck with the recovery

[@loosenuts6499]

Get well soon Scott , thanks you very much for your helpful videos really has helped me with my garden and enjoy watching your KZbin channel 👍🏼Foot will be Tidy soon 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Glad to hear I’ve been of help some how 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@shotokanman1]

Wow ive Only just be following you last week as im doing my first porcellin patio 80m2😮excellent work and tips from you im a bricklayer myself from cardiff and realize how you body gets battered in this game wish you all the best and thanks for all your great advice and input👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙏

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

If you wanted to meet me on a site visit then WhatsApp me 07789976477 I’d like to meet you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mathengemuthoni]

You have inspired me. Mine was done on August but still in pain.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Mine was a few months earlier and haven’t had any pain since apart from it aches from time to time but no pain !! Sorry to hear that

[@robs1714]

Why did you chose fusion over joint replacement?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Apparently fusion would actually cure the arthritis 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@STEVE121213131414]

thank you for the info as my surgeon did mansion fusion to me i didn't understand as i work standing up all day and its movement and play in the foot are you able to do the same activity's

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Not really know my ankle gets tired quite quickly it’s hard being upright all day hope it goes well for you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@oldfield917]

Hi Ave just had my left ankle fused together and boy is it painful like yourself the cast was a problem had to have it changed within the first 2 days now got a much lighter cast on I am interested in were you got your trainers from as I cannot seem to find any places that sell rocker bottom trainers thanks

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Good point I got them from sneakers the first pair now I’ve bought some from hoka and there’s great for pre op shoes but you’ll possibly have a swollen ankle after the op so you’ll need a size up hope that helps and thx for watching 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MikaGoose]

I'm about to get ankle fusion surgery in about 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing your journey! I gotta get myself some curvy shoes!

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Yeh good luck with the op hope it all Pans out in the end mine did and yes those shoes are a great help not taken em off since I bought em 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AP-sk9hj]

How did you make out with surgery? My mom is having surgery on Tuesday. Any suggestions I can share with her in her healing?

[@jc8023]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care and have a good xmas

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks, you too! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@paulwilson1555]

Hey, great video me and the wife watch your video today, you did mention in your comments about a follow up video, please could you send a link to the video.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Here we go paul hope this helps and btw it’s getting better but aches still every few days still 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDViKt3ZZdrecUsi=fl1eCrdcL5cLs_EX

[@paulwilson1555]

@@tidybrickslandscaping thank you, it always helps to watch another person's experience, so that it helps with the mental recovery too and the wondering of how things will / should progress.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@paulwilson1555 I’m glad this info helps other people out and the knowledge which is to come. Let’s just say running jogging will be a wish list and walking down stairs is a slow procedure but there’s absolutely no pain anymore My worst experience was the cast for 6 weeks that sucked big time especially with itching antihistamine tablets did help with that 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@paulwilson1555]

@@tidybrickslandscaping my wife is currently 3 weeks into the boot, with some random pains, but for her at the moment it is the boredom factor of been at home a lot.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@paulwilson1555 there’s a lot more sat at home bored that’s for sure to come but I’m glad it’s in a boot already 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@helenprice314]

Thank you for this. I am dreading surgery but it will have to happen at some point soon. No soft tissue left in between the joints! By the way, I have worn MBT trainers, shoes and boots for years now and wouldn’t wear anything else.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Good luck with the upcoming surgery and to let you know after the op I haven’t had any pain so that’s a plus as for those trainers I’ve not seen that make before I’ve had the hoka make also very helpful 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@scottgoode9874]

Get well soon! Your garden needs a landscaper, do you know any decent ones???

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I actually had to move into my folks for a while my landlady wanted me out to put rent up 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Thanks for your insights mate... cheers.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sure thing! I did do another follow up have a look on my channel 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonathanr2830]

Thank you very much! Very helpful video. In 2018, following arthroscopic surgery to address a huge bone spur on my severely arthritic left ankle with very little cartilage remaining, I faced the decision of whether to go with fusion or Total Ankle Replacement. My outstanding surgeon convinced me to go with a TAR, with the understanding that I could later opt for a fusion, which has always been on the long-term menu since 1968. I am now six years out from the 2018 TAR with a Salto Talaris, but always feel better about my backup, a good fusion (and curved-soled Skechers), as an option, if the implant goes sideways with osteolysis or other problems. Thank you very much, and God bless you! You bring me much welcome encouragement to not worry, and reminders to keep it all in God's hands.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m really glad I out this video out there for other people too see for my side of the story and how it went. I’ll be doing a follow up after I have the screws removed 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jasonborne5724]

@@tidybrickslandscapingFollowing your video, thanks for making it . Why are you having the screws removed?

[@eddjordan2399]

get well dude. let it heal.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

All takes time and thx 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@neilsmart78]

Good to see you up and about Scott 👍 You going back to work or still retired ?

[@neilsmart78]

No more dodgy dance moves then 😂😂

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Not sure yet most likely the 2nd dunno 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Good to hear all is going well with your recovery, wishing you all the best, take care

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thank you kindly 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MonguSu1952]

February 9, 2024.....Thanks for posting this video. I had the calcaneus fused to the inner and outer bones of the ankle ten days ago and go back for my first post op visit on Monday the 12th. If everything looks good, I'll get a hard cast and will have to return every two weeks for a new one and eventually a boot like yours. My procedure DID NOT include the tibia and talus as yours did, and I'm thankful for that so my range of motion in the flex won't be as restricted as yours, but the side to side motion will be affected. I'm 72 and in good health. Your video has inspired me and I MAY TRY doing a video of my own. I hope you're healing process is on track. North Carolina, USA

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Good luck on Monday hope it goes well and I’m going to do a follow up video next few days to give my later opinion of the op and yes I really do have minimal movement it’s a shame but I’m pain free 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MonguSu1952]

@@tidybrickslandscaping This past Monday's visit went well. Stitches were not ready to be removed, so another splint until the 22nd...then hard cast. I'm SO GLAD that your pain has gone!! If your pain was like mine, I can't wait to join you in celebrating!

[@johnfisher7757]

Hope that you're feeling top notch ASAP. Sending good vibes 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Yes! Thank you! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@rickymaloney]

Thanks for the encouragement. I've had more extensive fusion surgery 😢 than yours due to flat feet. I had my version of Groundhog Day I call it knee Scooter day. Saw Surgeon at 6 weeks he said you got at least another 4 to 6 weeks of Knee Scooter Season 😮 I was then I guess I must seen my shadow on the xray... he said yes not fully good to go yet. I have had multiple surgeries on my left foot. I agree with you it does take a year until you feel more normal. Best of luck to you. Your moving very well. Your video makes me feel better about my choice for ankle fusion. Thank you. Best wishes, Rick

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks Ricky I’m glad I did that video it seemed to help a lot of people out with there surgeries enquiries so yeh happy to of helped. Further video coming after having the screws taken out just waiting for the nod 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jaspermillerlandscaping6174]

Glad you're on the mend mate, keep us updated,

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thank you, I will and it’s slowly getting better but still miles off pushing any barrows 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jaspermillerlandscaping6174]

@tidybrickslandscaping I can imagine, glad to see you make progress though, looks like a big job 🦴🚑 alot of recovery time .

[@agamer7121]

Scusme sr your ankle was locked dosnt move any more? Or is moving? Because I hade surgery ankle and my ankle doesn’t move any more…😢

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Nope same here all I can do is bend my toes planning on having the screws removed but don’t think it’ll change 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@sicknote26]

Happy to see ur on mend brother

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Appreciated 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jmrgardeningandlandscaping5693]

Looking good fella. Just take it easy 🌻

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

That's the plan! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@deggitt]

All the best

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers buddy 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@banamai]

Thank you for sharing; I'm in week 15 and am off the AirCast boot. I bought Skechers sneakers before i saw your video. They are excellent shoes post surgery, super comfy, lots of cushion. I bought the newer HyperBurst series of Skechers sneakers. I'm walking quite well now but, like you said, it'll take a while so I'm taking things easy. Thanks again!

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Glad you enjoyed the video and I’ve got a new pair arriving soon I hope it’s the hoka brand where they’ve got like a small boot with good ankle support too unlike the sketchers. I’ll let you know if there any good for future reference 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@t21dml]

Thanks for that , hope your well. Is it still ok? ..im a 38 and a pe teacher, sport and gym every day, ankle pain last few years after a second break in the same ankle. Ignored it but mri said today very bad arthritis now in subtalar joint which makes sense, ankle fusion was mentioned! Dnt know if i could do the year out , the thought kills me especially with my young kids 😔 hoping to find other solutions or to continue to grizz it.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry to hear about that and my first words are I haven’t had any pain since the op it’s been helpful but when it’s fussed that’s it it’ll never be the same just got to suck it up and steps will always be awkward. I did do a follow up video btw 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@williamsharp7224]

When are you getting back to work next week

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Next year maybe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@catfishm.1361]

Do you have to sleep with the boot on?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

No it’s fine without just don’t try not to move it around 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@younaszaman7668]

7 weeks ago of my ankle surgery some one tell me how much time will taken please

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

6 weeks in a cast 6 weeks in a boot with crutches 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@shaunfieldhouse5764]

Great to see you back Scott. Recovery looking good. Defo flat mobile soled shoes no good and rocker sole much better for arthritic / fused ankle. I agree with leave screws unless a problem and wouldn't contemplate removal until at least 12 months. All the best 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Good advice on the screws I’m not in no rush to have em out yet and those shoes have helped loads 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@wadehamlin]

How long was you on crutches?

[@wadehamlin]

Did she like you on crutches?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

There’s no she in my life and the crutches went on for quite a while after I was allowed to wear the boot and out weight on it. After a while just the one crutch was enough 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

It hasn't really stopped you calling in on us lay bricks etc Scott .Best way is to keep going mate and we've had some fun . Good luck and see you soon mate . Your folks pushing you made me laugh 😂😂😂 fairplay to em 😂😂

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers Justin yeh keep going if you can like I’m trying I’m sure I’ll get there in a few more months 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Scorpionbite8]

Im at week 6, and i can put a little weight on it. Xray showed partial fusion, but not totality.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

All takes time and I bet you’re glad the cast is off 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@joefrankland-uy4ig]

Wishing you a continued recovery mate must be very difficult I suffer with gout in my feet and when that hits it’s the most painful thing

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Ouch that also not so good get better soon too 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@barryford7135]

Hi Scott, good to see you moving around, if it’s bone related drink plenty of milk, you need calcium helps with the healing process. Btw I broke both of my arms in a bike accident in 1978.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry to hear about you accident bet that hurt and I love milk so I’ve been drinking loads of it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MarkGlover-re5we]

Hey buddy, thank you so much for the blog they’ve been very informative, just wondering how long until you had no more pain when you were walking and you walk with a limp? And do you still have an active lifestyle? I appreciate your story. God bless.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Hi mark that’s for the reply buddy and yeh 7 months in and it’s all good so far with the knowing it’ll never be the same again that’s for sure but certainly not in any pain for sure and can walk straight again just a bit slower. Possibly having the screws taken out in a few months too. I’ll do a update after that 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MarkGlover-re5we]

Hey buddy, I’m 17 1/2 weeks since my ankle fusion I just started taking the boot off. I’ve noticed I have a lot of nerve pain in my feet. Did you have that kind of pain and how long did you have a fort if you did?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Unfortunately I still get pins and needles every day still and it’s been a year and a bit already still 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MarkGlover-re5we]

@@tidybrickslandscaping yeah I just talking to my physiotherapist it’s normal. It could take up to two or three years for to come back thanks brother take care and keep on rocking in the free world

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@MarkGlover-re5we all news to me that it takes that long ! Had a message a few days ago worth checking abiut possible 5 years too All this is news to me too 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stuartthomas5025]

hi brother just had my hip replaced i feel your pain .big love from sydney

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry to hear that Stu hopefully you be up and going again soon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lorimartinez1425]

I’m preparing for surgery they are gonna take my hardware out as well

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Hardware ?

[@goober650NX]

Glad to see that you're on the mend. Enjoy the rugby.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Slowly getting there and yeh I’m watching every game and loving it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jonnysnapzzz]

I may need this in the future but, like you, I don’t think it can do the cast. I would be in a massive panic attack

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

If that time comes let them know to work with you and try help you if your plaster claustrophobic like me. A linen sock will allow you to use a ruler more effectively without possibly pushing loose cotton further down without the sock. I found out the hard way and pushed loose cotton down and compacted areas and made it worse 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 antihistamine tablets helped with the itching

[@dcl6793]

Also not sure your mic is working properly mate, think it’s picking up on your camera mic instead

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’ll check it out thx 🙏🏻

[@Mike-Diamond]

For the past 15 years, I've relied on a combination of two Naproxen pills (painkillers) and one Lansoprazole (to protect my stomach from the Naproxen's effects) to manage the pain. It made a significant difference in my life, but relying on medication for so long takes its toll. That's why I decided to explore other options and consulted a surgeon about the possibility of joint fusion. To my surprise, the surgeon suggested a steroid injection instead, considering me a bit too young for major fusion surgery. I was sceptical, but I agreed. To my amazement, the injection has been incredibly successful. I haven't needed any painkillers, and I'm completely pain-free. In fact, I recently participated in an 18-mile charity walk without any discomfort. It's been a game-changer for me. However, there is going to come a time when I will be in the same boat as you and will need to have the joint fused. I wish you a speedy recovery, sir. And pain-free walking.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Sorry for the delay and firstly I’m glad the steroid injection worked for you great technology as for me I was old enough for the fusion and I’m 5 months in now and it’s still not perfect by far apparently depending on you perfection it can take 12 months or so which I can see this more likely for my age bracket and landscaping business, I saw the surgeon last about 2 months ago and he said he’s happy with the op and I can if wanted have the screws taken out at some point which I might actually do depends on my next meetings questions on it. Hope it all goes well for you in the upcoming future 👍 I did Everest base camp a few years ago for charity too won’t be doing that again so glad it did it post op 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@timbrooks2134]

How are managing.. now.. they are looking to do both my ankles? As i had a bad RTA.. very unsure about having both Done.. Tim

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m about 7 months in and feels a lot better and it’s never going to be the same again it’s a slower walk does acke still but there’s no pain at all !!! I might have to do a recap video 7 months in for you all 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheKinguskongus]

All the best mate, recovery time is most important, don't push it and you should be as good as new 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m preparing to wait it out not pushing any wheel barrows yet 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@christopherstanley8149]

Hi buddy waiting for my ankle fusion opp and just a quick one were did you get those shoes as I’ve looked everywhere and getting no luck many thanks in advance stan

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Hi and hopefully you have a successful operation as for the shoes I had them recommend from my surgeon and bought them from sketchers 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 not the best looking but so much easier to walk with

[@christopherstanley8149]

@@tidybrickslandscaping thanks for getting back to me and I’ll be on sketchers website for a look hope you have a great Christmas

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@christopherstanley8149 roll technology or something like that but concentrate on the shape more so. Max cushioning I think try that first 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@christopherstanley8149 www.skechers.co.uk/max-cushioning-delta/129120_BKBL.html

[@paulf2529]

I feel for you having had an inter medullary nail op when i smashed my lower leg up. Remember that pain is part of healing and the bone will heal faster if you aply weight. I did private physio and basically did my own thing post op, you can do more than they will advise you. I will keep my im nail and screws until the day i drop, no way i want an op again.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Just been for another 15m walk 2nd half no crutches and those sketchers on my feet and all went well. And yeh the screws can stay there 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stuartelder581]

Get well soon

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks mate 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@chamarystigers8731]

Hi I have nail rod in right ankle

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Apparently I can have them taken out soon ? I might do it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lisah5784]

I had an ankle fusion 3 years ago. But for many many years I used rocker bottom shoes and they helped me walk with less pain. The best shoes you could get are the MBT level 3. I mean level 3 is the best you can buy them online at the MBT website. The original MBT company went out of business so the shoes aren't as good. But believe me if you get the level 3 Rock or bottom you will have no pain and no limp. So much better than Skechers. Hope you try it. These are the only shoes I buy. Expensive but it's a better life❤

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Not heard of that make before so just had a look and they look very curved indeed 👍 my last shoes I bought were called hoka they’re also very curved too more so than the sketchers I originally bought so thanks for the input every little helps. How’s the movement on your foot btw is it just your toes you can move like mine. Hopefully having the screws taken out soon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lisah5784]

@@tidybrickslandscaping I hit a car accident in 1985 where I shattered my ankle and I had two screws and he said if they ever bother you can have them taken out with another surgery. I never did because it didn't really bother me. I waited a good 20 years to have my fusion out of fear. I believe I have six or eight screws now and a pole going up to my knee almost. The only thing I can move is my toes but that was the same thing when I hit the initial surgery. Just my toes. Pain is almost gone except for my knee which I just had replaced 2 months ago 😒 anyway, Hoka are better than Skechers, but MBT level 3 are the absolute best.

[@lisah5784]

I sent it too soon accidentally 😆 I had a MBT store by my house until they went out of business but you can buy them through their website or Amazon but level 3 is the best. As I said I wear a pair pair of house shoes that are level two which are awesome. Never go barefoot. I can tell a huge difference anytime. I'm on my feet walking. I have mbts on rocker bottoms. Also if you have bad knees or a bad back, the rocker bottoms also help. Nypical barefoot. Sorry I'm rambling. I don't want to forget anything. I forgot the name of the level 2 shoes I wear around the house. I'll look it up and get back to you. I wish you the best 💜😀

[@lisah5784]

Okay, I looked it up on their website. It's Modena. That's my level 2 house shoe. They have it in men's and women's.Kisumu are the sandals I've worn since 2009. You can get them in brown and black. They're level three. They have literally saved my life. I have very wide feet and you can change the straps to fit you. I've even worn them in the winter with socks because I couldn't find shoes that worked for me or boots. On their website you can tap on the MBT index which shows you the level of rock and what it does for you. Sorry for rambling but I know this will help you 💜

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@lisah5784 thanks for the input again next time I buy some more new shoes I’ll try these ones out 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nige.3494]

Hi mate that looks painful I'm currently waiting for more surgery losing another finger at this rate I'll only be able to count to 6 but hey ho we dust ourselves down and carry on be careful mate when pointing your foot to the east you'll pick up absolute radio 👍

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Hopefully your surgery goes well too all the best in that as for the radio I’ve managed to get fix radio podcasts which I’m on anyways 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@peterhaigh5764]

We don’t look after ourselves do we? We’re just thinking how quick can we get back to the job! Mental

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’m certainly in no rush to get back to it 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 we need man MOT’s

[@thomascoyne157]

You brought back some memories for your mum very good get all the exercise done and you’ll be right soon enough, so look after yourself and keep smiling and your governments doing the best for-you all the speed limit is down to 20 mile an hour now 😂😂👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 9:13

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers for that as for the government what a bunch of C#### they are hey 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@happyharry7331]

Feel for you , I tore my achilles nothing compared with what you have got, but a similar recovery although a soft 'boot' with an angle to stop the achilles stressing and they gradually changed the angle. I did find when I was out of the boot, (which I had been using with crutches) I did seem to have pain in different parts of my body which I guess was to do with walking a bit one sided with the boot and crutches, that took quite a while to go but I just kept doing stretching exercises and that seemed to help, all the best

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Hope it’s on the road to recovery soon as same to me, this cold air doesn’t help that’s for sure it’s all stiff atm 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@happyharry7331]

I had several sessions of physio at the hospital they show you what too do then give you a sheet with the exercises on it, to be honest I found that walking every day and finding a set of steps to climb up and down helped the most, it takes a while, just keep at it and you'll get there I'm sure. All the best@@tidybrickslandscaping

[@markday3628]

Good luck m8

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers mark 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@norahskilling1246]

Wishing you the best for a great recovery from your op Hoka is another good brand of trainers that was recommended to me after my ankle fusion from foot and ankle surgeon also my podiatrist ! I had my ankle fusion , foot reconstruction Sept 18 , 2019 after 10 years of agony I had to wear a brace for support and steroid injections every 4 months / After op I had a very heavy large plaster for 2 weeks my leg had to stay elevated only moving for bathroom / then air boot for 6 weeks no contact with floor for 4 weeks then last 2 weeks only walking on the ball of my foot / I had a scooter to get around the house that was a god send ! It took 6 months before I could go back to work as I’m a hairdresser on my feet for long hours it wasn’t easy but I got there the surgery was worth it I couldn’t go on the way it was ! I’m doing great now ! I highly recommend following Drs orders to the word it worked for me / Things for me could be slightly different as I’m in Australia !

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Well I’m glad you had a success pre op with good recovery ❤️‍🩹 perfect and as for that hoka shoe yes I found out from someone in the comments about hoka so I’ve bought my first pair not so long ago and there great 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevevw34]

Nice to see you on the mend 👍 thanks for sharing , getting my two knees replaced in Feb😭 so good to see you getting better

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Good luck with the operation then hopefully your alright with a plaster cast 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevevw34]

@@tidybrickslandscaping Keep us informed on how you are doing lad ,stay safe and a speedy recovery you will be laying stuff 😏 again soon

[@chrishathway1832]

Are you up for any hobbles ? 👍🏼

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Golf but only if there’s a buggy involved 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lukedawkins1154]

Good luck bud

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Cheers Luke I’m walking without the stick now so it’s looking good 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@olairnonato10]

Amigo vc sente dor no pe ou inchaso

[@Coolwater83]

Did you get this arthritis because you broke your ankle in the past?

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I did roll it years back literally 25 years ago and it’s never been the same since. I’m 6 months in almost and it’s much better but still not close to 100% if that’s possible. Still ackes after a long ish walk 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gillianblackwell5202]

I'm 52 had a Ankle fusion operation in 2023 .. I have had few things going on .Deformity of the foot .Plus Arthritis in my foot ..I have yoo use a stick most of the time .. I do try and walk a bit without it .I'm in no pain but walking is difficult still. Anybody the same as me . I will probably have too use a walking stick for life .. I didn't have phiseo bit I do lot of swimming Aqua fit and it helps my Ankle. The stiffness will never go away ..

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

We’re in the same boat looks like and just glad the pain has gone away for now as for the walking stick recently I’ve started using the one stick for smaller journeys but around the house I’m ok without. I haven’t done any swimming yet maybe I should as that’s a form of physio as well I guess. And certainly don’t have the ankle movement I had before the operation but I’m finding that manageable I’m about 5 months in now and I think it’s going to be a few more months yet before I notice any big differences Seeing the surgeon again in a few weeks to talk about having the screws removed Take care Scott 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ricardo8268]

Had it done september 20th 2023. 12 weeks in cast. Bone healing after this was good. Can't walk like he did at 13 weeks without crutches, im at 15 weeks now still need support but in normal shoes. I'm only 31. Seems to be a long recovery for us all. You might need help from shoes for "rolling" the foot like he discussed. Also to avoid unneeded stress on other joints over the long term.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@ricardo8268 wow 12 weeks in a cast that’s twice as long as me I only had 6 weeks and 6 weeks in a boot as for shoes try something from sketchers as the surgeon recommend for me. I’m about 6 months in now and I’m walking better but still a struggle. Hope it goes well for you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ricardo8268]

@@tidybrickslandscaping After 6 weeks its new cast with shoe that can be attached to it. Can walk on it same as the boot its just not removable. Most likely an insurance thing why boots arent used here, operation was done in the Netherlands. At 12 weeks nurse removed the cast and forced me into wheelchair, warned 5 times not to step on it until after xray and docters approval. Never seen any of those air boots in person either in europe. I had open surgery, bone taken from heel bone, metal plate and 9 screws so normal cast and pressure it provides helped lot against swelling

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

@@ricardo8268 wow sounds totally different to mine as I only had 2 screws as shown in the video and as for 12 weeks in a cast I don’t think I could of handled that 6 weeks was enough i hated it the cast !!!! I used to live in zoetermeer years ago working as a bricklayer I loved it but then my Dutch girlfriend drove me insane I had to leave after a couple of years 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bikerchrisukk]

looks like an average chippie could have done the screws :-) Good on you for doing this vid and keeping your chin up. Leaving screws in is fine, but the older you get, the less keen they'll be on putting you to sleep and removing them. Good on you though fella, oh and may be blur your reg plate out, just in case.

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Those screws were from Travis Perkins so hopefully there ok as for the plate mmm 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 defo no rush to take those screws out yet maybe next year dunno

[@martinjenkins1827]

Take up football now mate with that boot jokes a side rest up and take it easy and listen to your body my arthritis is catching up with me but still going not giving up at 33

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Oh 33 and feeling like that already ouch stay strong chin up 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gowithbazza]

Hire yourself a decent mobility scooter total independence mate

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

I’d love that 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MarkSmith-jt1yj]

Glad you sorted mate ,hopefully you getting better soon 😊

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Yeh few months yet I reckon 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@andrewlangridge8619]

Aww, take care mate! I'm now 55 and as a landscaper too my whole body aches and the bits that dont ache feel like they will fall off in the very near future!

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Same boat as me then young man’s game 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@andrewlangridge8619]

@@tidybrickslandscaping Yep, definitely looking that way.... Just to say I really like your take on this whole you tube and work "thing"!

[@georgechirita1755]

Get well soon

[@tidybrickslandscaping]

Thanks George 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿