kenjb’s AchillesBlog

There is a good video online that shows Tips to Learning the I WALK FREE. It’s clearly not for everyone but those that end up using it love it.

Sounds great, Ken! Losing the limp is a great step, and not all of us do that by 12 weeks post-op (or non-op).

(BTW, I think there’s a “title” blank somewhere that you’ve left blank, which makes this entry look odd on the list. You’ll probably see it when you sign in to the “dashboard”.)

Sorry they’re making you wait so long for PT. I think you could immediately start doing the gentle exercises that people following bit.ly/UWOProtocol start doing at TWO weeks post-op (or post-non-op). Mostly versions of spelling letters in the air with your toes, keeping your ankle angle below neutral. And if you cover (say) two weeks of those exercises every week, you should be in better shape than expected when your PT actually starts.

Your status still says “NWB”. True? Wasn’t the walking boot so that you yould start walking? As long as your leg is reasonably comfy at the neutral angle, you should be able to progress to FWB in a couple of days. . .
I’d avoid any stretches or exercises that put your body weight on your healing leg.

Birdieboy that is some name.
I’m a fellow golfer from Ireland. Where alI courses are frozen right now. Just got my cast off last Fri after 8 weeks. Amazingly I walked (v slowly) out of the hospital. Didn’t expect that.
Chipping and putting. I’d say within 2/3 more weeks I’ll start. By mid Feb which would be 15/16 weeks post op I want to be hitting full shots and back playing a few holes.
We can do it!!

Fixed the recent comments section on individual blogs. Please let me know if you see any other issues. thanks.

Hmmm, yes. I think I know what is causing this error. I’ll fix it tonight when I get home.
Thanks for letting me know.

Sounds great, birdieboy. Exercise and physio could start a lot sooner than end of Jan, if you can get the pro’s to agree and provide services. Ankle exercises can start as soon as you can get your leg free, e.g., from a boot.

BTW,I’m getting a small but ugly error on your site:
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New to me, maybe you or Dennis know what it’s about?

Just 1 week behind you. Did the achilles playing squash and seem to have all the same problems and challanges around the house. A few useful tips that helped me. Got an office swival chair on wheels and am now able to fly around the house and do a little for myself and aslo placed a few stools / chairs around that enable me to kneel with bad leg but do essentials in bathroom / cooker etc

Hope the recovery continues to go well and \I will watch progress
Myles

Hi birdieboy,

Sounds like all went well and with no pain or stress. I’ve come to the conclusion that different doctors/hospitals must have different recovery points as I left hospital in a full cast and I’m in it until the 22nd. The sooner you can get into a boot the better by what the others have said. Sounds like your wife is having fun….I know mine is to…LOL. As like you I’ve also resorted to crawling up the stairs….but occasionally get brave and hop seems to keep my other leg working anyway….I find it difficult carrying objects like my coffee, so I’ve now moved a kettle and brew facilities into the living room. Well keep in touch, hear from you soon

Gaz

+1 to those comments, and Good Healing!

If the NHS is really going to buy you a boot eventually, try to get them to put you in it sooner. That doesn’t have to change your schedule for changing to Weight Bearing, or changing your ankle angle. Basically, a boot can do anything that a cast can do, but it has advantages in comfort , adjustability, and hygiene — plus you can carefully take it off and wiggle your foot around while seated, which seems to be good for the leg and the soul!

Well done Birdie you sound like your doing great. The physical side gets easier. It’s the mental battle that’s tough. Find something that keeps your brain active and when you get down this site is the best source of inspiration but never and I repeat never compare your healing to other people. Remember it’s not a race it’s about getting yourself better and back on your feet. Good Luck Birdie - Carry on blogging but most of all Carry on healing

Hi, sounds like you’re doing well, you will find your own ways of getting around and doing things. I found two pieces of kit which were invaluable. One was a seat that fitted across the bath that I could sit on to shower and a grab rail with a strong suction that fitted onto the tiles on the side of the bath, neither were expensive, I got them from Argos. Oh, and a rubber bath mat with suction pads underneath made me feel safer in the bath.
The other thing was a waterproof cast cover, the plaster technicians at the hospital should give you details.
Hope this helps.

is your user name connected to your job ?

your post suggestd you take positives out of negatives , so being of that personality you’ll get through this easier that not having it . Trust me .

Hey,
You’ll get the hang of crutches, I wobbled all over the place at first but eventually got the hang of it.
You can buy shower stools really cheaply from Argos , or a seat that fits across the bath - this has been really useful. A rubber mat with suckers on the bottom will prevent you from slipping in the shower.
I found that foam copper pipe lagging from a DIY shop taped round the handles took the pressure off my hands and wrist.
Good luck with the op.

Hi Birdie boy. The crutches do get easier. After a couple of weeks you’ll have built up the upper body dtrength. The hardest problem for me was the pain in my hands. I found cycling gloves really helped and I used compeed blister palsters for a week till the skin toughened up. Good luck with your surgery and kepp on healing.

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