Distance - 200km
Surgery - Right ankle fusion
- Left heel& sub-talar fusion
In 2012 I plan to make up for lack of cycling in '11.
January 22nd, 2011 was the last ride, but the year will be remembered for sorting out my ankle and heel. With a plaster to be taken off this Friday, I am expecting really good news and perhaps can start riding before Jan 22 this year.
The right ankle took longer but has fused correctly and with strength. I waited more than 20 years for new technology to provide something better than fusion. It didn't and in future, I will just go with what is available when I need it. The other thing I learned from this experience is it is better to fix and recover small problems than put things off until they get really bad. Quality of life and living pain free is worth gold.
The left heel was fused to the sub-talar on November 7th and am hoping to start weight bearing on it end of this week.
Bring on 2012 and best wishes to everyone for a fantastic year.
