summers over

Its been 10 weeks today since my surgery. Oh how time flies! Ive been FWB for about 3 weeks now and 1 week without any support ( Aircast ) I have Physio 2 days a week and we start with 5 mins of  ultrasound and then about 15 mins of stretching with the therapists assistance and a finish with 10-15 mins on the Wobbleboard to help my balance and strength.  Oh what fun ! However my range of motion is almost back to normal I just need to work on my strength. This should help my pronounced limp. Everyday does feel better and I think I’m walking better each day.  In 4 weeks I’ll be in Las Vegas so I hope it is much better by then because I have lots to do there.  Bye for now.   Jamie

I finally decided to bootless. My Dr and Physiotherapist said I could start to get rid of the boot over the next couple of weeks. I decided now is a good time. It came off friday and I have not put it back on since. Freedom at last.  But what a limp. I’m going to Las Vegas in 4 weeks hopefully everything is fine by then I have a lot of walking to do there.  I can finally see the light.

Jamie

What should I ask my Dr. I’m going tomorrow to see if I can lose the boot. I’m almost 8 weeks post op and am hoping to go into 2 shoes.  I’m nervous about this venture and am not sure what I should be asking him. If anyone has some advice it would help .

I’m a hockey fan and follow most teams. This just happened.

RALEIGH, N.C. - Justin Williams has suffered another major setback.

The Carolina Hurricanes winger tore his right Achilles tendon on Wednesday morning and will miss the next four to six months.

He’ll undergo surgery later this week.

I’m sure we all know what lies ahead for him.

When will my foot get its feeling back? The outside of my foot/heel has little or no feeling.  Has anyone else experienced this? How long Does it last ?

Just wondering

Jamie

How long does it take for the swelling to come out of your foot/ankle after surgery? I still have those annoying jolts. How long before all these symptoms disappear?

Jamie

I just had my stitches out and that was a bugger. Typical incision approx 5 inches but the Dr only used 1 stitch. He called it a mattress stitch ? It felt like the technician was digging it out to try and remove it. I received a walking boot made by Aircast. It has an air bladder inside and i can inflate it with a little hand pump. Pretty Cool. I don’t have to go back and see the Dr. for 6 weeks ( 8 weeks post op) at which point he hopes to have me flat footed. I will be removing my own wedges under my heel myself every 2 weeks. A little scary.

bye for now

Jamie