Page3) Weeks 3-4
My 2nd follow-up appointment with the surgeon is scheduled for Monday September 12th. I am hoping that all of the stitches will come out at that appointment and I hope that the doctor will allow me to do some sort of more aggressive rehab. Maybe I can use my bike trainer with my boot on? This may be overly optimistic. We will see. I continue to move the foot up, down, and side to side several times a day. My calf muscle is much smaller than the left calf muscle. I do feel some soreness when lifting my foot and toes up….i assume this is normal and not a big deal. I wash the surgery site daily by running water over it, no baths. The foot should not be submerged.
NFL football season starts this week! That is something to look forward to. I have a Fantasy team and big dreams of winning my fantasy league 
Monday September 12, 2016 Follow-up Appointment (3 weeks and 4 days post operation)
All of the stitches were taken out. I was cleared to start weight bearing and to use a stationary bike with my walking boot on….YES! I have bought a few compression socks to prevent swelling and promote healing.
Current Protocol Includes:
1) Rotating the foot up and down and side to side to promote flexibility and range of motion
2) Cycle on stationary bike with boot on. I have a mountain bike setup on a trainer in my kitchen.
3) Start doing weight bearing and wean off crutches.
4) Sept 29th 1 of 2 wedges comes out boot (6 weeks post op)
5) Oct 13th both wedges come out of boot. (8 weeks post op). Full weight bearing in boot with no wedges under heal.
6) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate. I have a compression sock that I wear while in the boot. (Amazon.com - Miracle Copper Anti-Fatigue Compression Socks)
7) Bathing allowed
Oh! And btw, My Fantasy Football Team won this week! 1 and 0 !
