Recovery timeline

Summary of dates and what I can expect from conversation with my Orthopedic Specialist.

14 April - Surgery
27 April - Stitches and cast remove
19 May - Drop crutches, start using knee walker
20 May - Follow up with Dr.

14 - 27 April, Crutches used regularly
28 April - 12 May, Only occasional crutch usage (too painful on the hands)
13 - 19 May, Crutches used majority of time
20 May, Began using knee walker/scooter

Expectations:
June/July - Absolutely no impact until this date (2-3 Months from surgery)
Mid-July/August - Point at which surgery will be deemed (un)successful (3-4 Months from Surgery)

After 5 1/2 weeks, my calf/foot strength is about 66% of its pre-surgery strength. I still have some pain around my ankle (2/10) but only when moving through a full range of motion. Standing pain is similar to pre-surgery still (5/10). It does take 5-10 minutes of standing to get to this level so I try to avoid that. The incision in my hip is rarely painful on any level.

I complete my physical therapy exercises about twice per day, and usually add some lunges or squats along with them to help my overall leg strength return after weeks on crutches.