I know just about how you fee.I just had a total hip replacement at the age of 44.Not being able to MD
or any of the thing that I love to do (work--LOL) is killing me.But hey look at the bright side of it,the more
that you want to do something and the longer it takes make it all the more worth it.I hope you the best with your ankle and your recovery goes great.Just do what the doctors tell you to do and everything will be fine.
Sorry for your bad luck.
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