Sounds like he is doing great and the hardware was a big source of his previous pain. I wonder if they will reevaluate the crps diagnosis once he is better from this surgery.

I too just had my hardware removed and was non weight bearing for several weeks. I was able to do ankle pumps since it didn't affect the incision. I bet he is going to feel so much better once those stitches came out. I had same struggle with the boot. I found once I could bear weight walking barefoot was most comfortable even though made surgeon nervous. I ensured him I was going slow.