So sorry you have an experience to look forward to that you also think might not "work." My husband is having PT for his arm and is on the second month or so and not seeing much success either and getting discouraged. I hope this ankle of yours is in better shape than your other one and heals really well and sturdily. I had knee and "ankle" (actually achilles tendon) problems with too much of an antibiotic I had to take four years ago and I'm only now getting "better."