Week 14, swelling question
I had surgery March 17 for a complete rupture and got out of the boot at week 12. PT is going well, can’t do single calf raises yet, but building that way. Still have a slight limp, and have a lot of scar tissue built up at the repair site.
Two days ago my foot began swelling pretty dramatically, not just at the repair but really the whole foot. I’ve been active and was in sandals with no heel lift…but didn’t expect this. I took an awkward step the same day it started, but there was zero pain associated with that step and it was more of a side step than what I would expect to affect the tendon. Then yesterday I biked 10 miles, no problem.
I’m treating with ice and ibuprofin but hasn’t gone down much. Has anybody else experienced this? I’m leaving Tuesday on a trip and my surgeon is not available between now and then, although I do see my PT tomorrow. Cause for alarm? Normal part of recovery? I don’t think I did anything traumatic to the injury, but I am not crazy about this swelling.
June 21st, 2015 at 9:50 pm
I am still swelling a lot ( entire foot) and I am at week 16. Some days are worse that others. I just returned from a business trip and was on my foot a lot. I have been pretty swollen since. I am pretty sure it just part of the healing process.
June 21st, 2015 at 10:41 pm
LindaF, thanks for your input! I am hoping that it’s just part of the journey. And will report back, of course.
June 23rd, 2015 at 1:41 am
I also have quite a bit of swelling. For reference, I had surgery on March 20. Both my OS and PT said it is very normal and can last for a long time. My swelling dissipates with ice and elevation. I also wear a compression sock which seems to help, as well.
July 20th, 2015 at 4:43 pm
Sorry, very late in seeing this reply. Thanks so much for weighing in! I just posted another report and I do have a very tiny new tear…but not at the graft site, so I’m quite relieved not to need a revision. The odd thing about my swelling is that it was really my entire foot and not just the back of the heel, which is what had me concerned. I did lose a few weeks on my timeline, probably, but swelling is down now and things seem to have stabilized.
Good luck in your recovery, and thanks again for taking the time to comment.
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