dwolf’s AchillesBlog

It’s almost Turkey day and I couldn’t be more thankful for everything and everyone I have in my life. Sometimes I think about what would have happened if I had done things differently… if I hadn’t pushed my body so hard, and given myself a break, maybe I wouldn’t have torn my Achilles. But then I realize that it’s already happened, and there’s no point in reminiscing on what could have happened. I’ve realized its better to focus that energy on positive thoughts and look toward the future rather than back at the past. I’m thankful that I have support from family and friends who want to see me through this recovery. I finally started physical therapy, stretching and icing for 2 mins and active movement in hot water for 3min. Also, it’s finally becoming more flexible in the mornings, but still takes about 10 min.
Thank you for your support and happy thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a full recovery!

So I’m off the crutches! So happy to be rid of those nasty things… but walking still isn’t too fun either. I’m still in a boot, and am able to walk (very slowly) with it on and without any help. I have been taking the boot off at night (since it’s sort of dirty and gross on the bottom and I don’t want it in my bed) but in the morning when I wake up, my Achilles is very tight again, and I have to let it sit in the boot for a bit before walking on it again. My doctor said the walking would be enough therapy for it for now, and in 2 weeks I will start real physical therapy! Any tips for stretching or on my own PT while in the post op 5 week phase? Thanks the support, and wishing you all full recoveries as well!