15 days post operation and I got my Boot!
Just came back from my first post op appointment. They removed my stiches.. the wound looks good and no infection!! Doctor confirmed that it looked good put me in a boot and gave me the ok to start pt on monday. Still no wieght bearing though. The tendon is very stiff but my ROM seems good. It was very interesting to see how many people have this injury granted I live in NYC but there were 3 others in my doctors office with the same injury! Im very excited to be starting the next stage of my healing. Any suggestions for my first few days with the boot?
Got my boot yesterday - all I can say is TAKE IT SLOW!
Good luck - lets keep each other apprised - I am in NYC also btw…
Ed
The boot does open up options like showering and stretching. But please be carefull - it does not offer full protection and you can rerupture if you get too confident too early. I am 5 weeks post-op, 3 weeks in the boot, and starting to cycle and partial weight bearing - feels great. Good luck!
Good luck. I am in a boot too — was the day after surgery. It is not too bad — but it is hot and heavy in the summer heat! Enjoy the opportunity to take it off and shower and do some ROM exercises too. I am suppose to take mine off 2-3 times a day to stretch and do ROM. I am three weeks post-of and only allowed to do toe / heel touches — no weight yet. I don’t feel like I could add weight even if I wanted to. Good luck!