Cast off…not what I expected.
I am almost 5 weeks post op. I ruptured my left AT on December 18th playing basketball. I got the second cast off today, and got my boot on. The boot is very uncomfortable, and doesn’t seem to fit well. I am wishing now I had my cast back! I am trying to find a comfortable position in bed without the boot on. Any suggestions? I have an ace bandage on, but my foot feels like it is on fire. I was not prepared.
I am glad my husband found this informative site. I have been very depressed, and frustrated. I am the Mom to 5 children ages 4-13, so this has been even more difficult to manage. I will upload the pictures I took earlier tomorrow. I am determined to get better as soon as I can. Thanks!
Christi
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 am
I got my cast off on week 6. Last Friday) I then left with the lovely boot and could weight bear as tolerated. Well the first time I put my weight on that foot I thougt I would go through the roof. The cut bone from my heel and then reattached my achillies with screws. I have been able to stay on it a little more each day but it swells quite a bit and icing helps. I do not sleep in my boot - I wear it only when up and walking. You might want to check if the doctor did not specifically tell you to sleep in it. That would be a tough one with all the velcro straps! Good luck and by next week at this I hope we are both a little better!
Judy
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Hang in there. You are among a lot of caring and understanding friends on this site.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
5christinamaria - keep in mind that you are not alone in this recovery. Read other people’s blogs and look around and you’ll find some good tips on how to handle recovery while taking care of children. (There are several moms recoverying from ATR here.)
January 24th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Hon, I am glad that you are on here for some support. I know that this has been the hardest time for you ever! I am so sorry that you are in so much pain..I am still here for you, its not a failure to admit you need help-I love you!
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