atr2014’s AchillesBlog

Had my first Post-Op appointment 8 days after surgery (July 3).  I had my splint/cast removed, along with my stitches.  The stitches were hideous!  Uggh, was hoping somehow my OS moonlighted as a Plastic Surgeon but no such luck.  At least my stitches weren’t too far up my ankle and into my calf.  I would show a picture but I can’t figure out how to insert a picture.  I followed the directions posted by Booklady to no avail.

Once my stitches and splint were removed, I was placed into a cast.  I really tried to talk my OS into giving me a boot or at least a new splint but I was not successful.  I am stuck in my cast for three weeks before being able to “upgrade” to the boot!  The positive is that I was given a choice of color for my cast and I chose hot pink.  So bright - might as flaunt it!

I am approaching my fourth week being on crutches (day one being the initial rupture) and it sucks more than anything.  My friend showed me a photo of a knee scooter and though I was tempted, I decided against it.  Instead I bought an iwalk2.0.  The idea of walking around my house hands free really appealed to me.  I’ve been able to put dishes away, prepare and cook meals, do laundry and a bunch of other chores (though not all at once since my leg starts swelling if I spend too much away from elevating it).  Though it is far from perfect, it is such a better alternative from traditional crutches.  I have yet to wear it out in public but hope to get the nerve to try it out once I feel more comfortable.