Week 9 (overall Day 64) Post-Op report
I had surgery for a complete rupture on March 17 (pretty sure my surgeon used green stitches) and have learned a lot from all of your updates, thanks!
I am FWB in a boot with one wedge, walking pretty normally thanks to my Even-Up (with some additional foam glued to the bottom), and driving, as well. I’ve been in PT since week 6, although it’s pretty garden variety so far (just ROM, a little bit of exercises without weights). Last week I was able to swim (using leg floats, just upper body workout) for the first time. Outside of the excitement of trying to get in the pool without putting stress on the tendon, it worked out pretty well.
This past Saturday, I spent about five hours on my feet, and I have a good amount of swelling as a result. But otherwise each week is an improvement. I expect to be out of the boot on day 84, still three weeks away. My surgeon is cautious around overstretching, which is why I am still riding a wedge in the boot.
Thanks to all that have taken the time to share their stories; it’s been helpful to me to hear about others progress!
May 20th, 2015 at 11:01 pm
Sounds like you are doing well and on target. My PT also wanted me in the boot until week 12, but OS was willing to have me out of it by week 9- though I had just gotten to 0 wedges on week 9. Kind of came up with a compromise and was out of boot totally right around week 11. The swelling seems “normal” as I also swell especially after walking. That’s good that you have been able to swm. I haven’t tried that yet.
May 21st, 2015 at 12:13 pm
Thanks for sharing your experience, and good for you on getting out of the boot! I don’t see my OS until next week, slightly more than 10 weeks post-op, so will learn more then. I am fine with playing it safe, although I do look forward to wearing my right shoe again.
Good luck in your recovery!