Third 3rd post-op…PWB!
Okay, so finally the day has arrived. The wound is (mostly) closed. There is a little bit at the very heel end that is still oozing a bit. But realize that I have NEVER seen my leg look as close to normal as this since the rupture. Well, normal if having literally no calf muscle was normal. But no redness, no purple area, no pain. At the time, I had no idea just how bad the wound really was, now that I have this to compare it to. And after three surgeries, I must say the scar looks like it will be a good one! I will post some pictures next time the steri-strips are off.
So I am back in the boot, and allowed to put as much weight on it as I can. Which turns out to be hardly anything at all what with the shooting pain in my heel, the fact that my ankle feels like it is made of paper, and no calf muscle to speak of. But still…PWB!
I have my first PT at Kaiser tomorrow. Anyone else at Kaiser? I don’t think it will be as spa-ish as others have described, but I am excited anyway. Activity, of any kind sounds so good…and I have got to get that calf muscle back. I really hope someone there can teach me how to walk again, too, because I seem to be having some trouble!
So thank you Dr. H for not giving up on me and getting this thing back on track. I am ready for the next phase…and thank you to all you achillesbloggers out there who have been an incredible support system through a dark time for me. xohilary
