Avoid These Hazards
I’ve been reading others’ ATR experiences on the internet and this is a compilation of “worth reading” postings that I’ve found. Some possible complications to keep in mind and hazards to avoid. Please also keep in mind that these complications are usually rare, and not limited to just Achilles surgery.
As my anesthesiologist told me, The chances of complications is lower than the chances of getting into a car accident on the way to the hospital. But, as I’ve always been told, hope for the best, be prepared for the worst.. within reason. (Disclaimer: These are other’s ATR experiences, nothing more. It’s just something for you to keep in mind. Ask your doctor for qualified medical advice.)
General running theme of all these experiences is: Become Your Own Advocate for Health Care Services
For the sake of better organization, this page has been moved over to: How to deal with complications
You really need to be our own advocate and as my wife pointed out, have someone there who is an advocate for you. Research, question and if uncomfortable, insist, as Kelly did. Docs are not gods and don’t know your body as well as you do.
I’m told one 325mg aspirin per day to reduce risk of clotting.
A valuable lesson on being too quick out of the cast/boot. The tendency is to want to get after it as soon as possible but with this injury patience seems to be a virtue.