bryanb’s AchillesBlog

I finally got in to start PT.  It’s been great to finally get a status and insight to the level of recovery.  Luckily the doc was pleased with my progress on ROM (thanks to beanie’s exercise guide…!!).

I’ve also felt comfortable enough to finally graduate to two shoes.  I’ve been out and about without the boot, taking great care of each step I take.   At this point, I spend so much time looking down, I could have walked by the Pope today and I wouldn’t haven’t even had noticed.  And if I did, I would have looked at his feet, and thought, wow… what great ankles…!!!

At this point, I think the transition is going from being so conservative for the fear of a re-rupture, to feeling like it’s time to start to build some strength and get the stamina back.   It’s funny how your body will tell you when it’s ready, and right now, it’s telling me it wants to start getting back to where it once was.  Of course, the path is slow and steady with this injury, but each day brings new possibilities for improvement, no matter how small they may be.

Happy Healing Everyone.

Went to the doc today for my 8 week post op visit.  He’s very happy with the tendon and the way it’s healing.  Basically gave me the green light for PT and start in two shoes.  The next steps are build ROM and then strength.  Unfortunately, the folks from PT called and said the earliest they could get me in, isn’t for another two weeks.  I was really looking forward to getting that started, so I’m a little bummed.  Seems like everyone’s progress really expedites once they start PT.

Hope everyone is healing well.