Achilles Tendon Rupture Recovery

It’s actually difficult to keep the heel elevated at all times. Every time I get up to go use the bathroom, I feel the blood rushing down to the foot and it feels like it’s going to explode.
I’ve been reading that it’s not good to put direct pressure on the incision wound, which is what [...]

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I slept fitfully last night because of my throbbing, swelling ankle. The color of my toes are fine, and they are not swollen so I am hoping that this is to be expected. I am waiting to get a confirmation of this from the physician’s assistant.
I wrapped my cast in a plastic bag before a [...]

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The pain isn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. I’ll see the surgeon for a follow up in 10 to 14 days. And then a new cast and another follow up 2 weeks later. If all goes well, I should be going into a walking boot, and I should be able [...]

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My girlfriend drove me to the hospital. Surgery day! Waited for hours and finally was called back into the pre-op area. I changed into a gown and spoke with the anesthesiologist, in his mid 40’s.
He asked me how I hurt myself, and I told him. His face brightend up and asked me to play [...]

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Looks like there is a chance that I’ll have the surgery tomorrow morning. Doctor’s assistant called and said that they might be able to squeeze me in tomorrow for the surgery. He’s a foot and ankle surgical specialist so I am hoping that I am in good hands. No food/drink past midnight, and I’ll get [...]

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