Welcome to OCF! You have been thru alot too. Always remember....all good things come in time. Recovery from the major surgery you just went thru will take a considerable amount of time (a good year, maybe even a little longer).

The swelling should be mostly subsided in about 6-8 weeks. For it to be completely gone it can take an entire year. Same goes with the leg. You have to look at the entire picture, you have been thru a MAJOR surgery which will take months to recover from. You really will get to those mud runs and events soon enough, probably not until next year though.

You cant force yourself to heal faster but you can add some high protein whey powder to your diet to help hurry it along. Of course, ask your doc first. Protein is what a body needs to heal itself so right now adding extra protein should help you to bounce back quicker.

Im glad to hear you have already begun rehab. This is something you will need to get you back into running condition. Rehab can help you with eating, your leg, stiffness and even scar tissue. Sounds like your chin has some of that going on which can limit your movements.

Bad news with the dental insurance covering implants and/or dentures! Thats something many of us have fought for. Coding and having your doc write letters to appeal the denials will hopefully help to get approvals, but it doesnt always work. Darn insurance companies are there to make a profit and they will always try to deny services which should rightfully get coverage.

Ive been lucky with my doctors going to bat for me and pushing appeals until the insurance company gave their ok. My docs have very kindly even written off some of their charges. They know me very well and stood by my side as I went thru being diagnosed with OC 3 times in 3 years. The 3rd time left me permanently disfigured. I can only hope you are as lucky as I am with your doctors going the extra mile for you as mine did for me.

Hang in there with your physical therapy. It can be a long frustrating journey to get back to your old life. Dont be surprised to see a couple set backs pop up here and there. Your age should help you to recover quicker. Best wishes!