Everything heals differently, but I summited Mt Whitney 11 months after total hip replacement at age 51. You aren't pushing it by stopping at Outpost and TC, so you may just want to see how you feel when you get to those campsites. And, you'll feel much lighter when you head to the summit without your backpack. In my opinion, I think you should make a go of it......but again, listening to your doctors advice and the advice of others. I didn't tell my doctor I was summiting Whitney after surgery, but he didn't seem fazed afterward. You should do a search on this site and the WPSMB for ankle, ankle injuries or just injuries. You will find many, many hikers who have summited Whitney after major bone breaks, pins, new hips, etc. I know of one guy that summited Whitney in about half the time I did after hip replacement. So, do your research and have fun!
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