Foot and ankle surgery take a long recovery. It took me over 2 years to walk without thinking about it after my 2004 heel osteotomy (?) and ligament reconnection/repair. It is still a little inflexible but it is fine now. It took a LOT of work to get there and my surgeon wouldn't order PT.

There are a good number of ankle and foot related mobility work and other exercises that really help. People just don't get how long it takes who haven't been through it. Feet are complicated! Hang in there and listen to your body as you start to increase your activities.