9 Week Follow-Up… Ready for the next “step”?
Hey guys,
Just finished by 9th week post-op and feeling much more comfortable.
Some highlights:
- I just finished a 30 minute elliptical session and broke a very good sweat (first in 9 weeks…duh!)
- I have been continuing with my rehab and can do two-footed calf raises with no compensation or irritation
- I have managed to perfect the standing on one leg for one minute, but can only fair about 30 seconds with my eyes closed
- Going up and down stairs have gotten MUCH better!
- I did go out for drinks the other weekend (14 hour session) and my foot swelled up pretty good - guess there’s a trade-off there
- At the beginning of week 8 I had a noticeable limp, I am happy to say at the end of Week 9 I have a SLIGHT limp (I don’t think I am limping but my colleagues keep teasing me about it!)
- My calf size/strength is about 50-60% to where it was. It really did get weak.
- ROM is 100% I’d say.
My physio has been gone for 2 weeks so excited to see her this Friday.
For those who have just started, please understand the first 6 weeks are the WORST. But it gets better EXPONENTIALLY once you get out of your boot and start to walk again! You guys can do it!
Happy Healing and Father’s Day
CL
Congrats on your quick progress. Must be all the beers! =P
sounds like you’re on the right track. Patience and awareness are still very important at this stage
Sounds like things are still progressing well and quickly for you.
Well done on the calf raises! I like the standing on one leg exercise, I have incorporated this into my regimen and I have work to do.
Thanks for the posts! I am approaching the 4 week milestone, and the finish line seems really far away right now. It is really helpful to see where we can be in just a few weeks.