Hang in there, Brother!!!!
My youngest son Tyler has had both his ankles rebuilt. Two 2 1/2" screws in each ankle joint.
He tore them up playing football in High School, and walked around like an old man, instead of the strong young Bull that he actually is. It was heart breaking to watch. His first surgery was New Year's Eve last year, and the second ankle was done in June. Sadly he'll miss bow season this year, but maybe rifle season in November?
Thinking positive!! Licenses and tags are bought, and he has a new pair of Red Wing logger boots...
He can't wait to be walking the mountain again!!!