jdotjones85’s AchillesBlog

Hey all, it’s been a little over a month since I’ve posted on here. I was fully cleared to leave the boot and return to two shoes on November 27th. I kept the boot on for a bit though as walking in two shoes is still kind of tough and I wore my boot during a business trip to Juarez, Mexico just last week. But right now, I’m pretty much in two shoes. I throw the boot on when I take the dog out for a walk or when it’s snowing (it’s been a rough week here in south central PA). Of course I’ve got a limp, and I was walking much faster in the boot, but the only way I’m going to get back to normal, is by working on it. I’m still engaging in PT 2x a week and that’s going pretty well. I’m able to balance on my injured leg for a personal best of 20 seconds so far. I’ve mastered the sitting heel lift, however, the standing heel lift is still out of reach. Slow and steady wins the race, so I’m just taking my time, being careful and proactive at the same time. I remember just a few short months of ago being on crutches and hating life, but like everyone on here has said, soon as you go FWB, things get much easier. Not sure if I’ll post again before Christmas as the holiday season is a pretty busy time for us all. Whatever the case, I’d like to wish you all happy holidays and good luck in your recovery!

Happy Heeling,
Justin