kmay312’s AchillesBlog

yes I will but I was only following the my doc’s orders. I guess I would have done the same thing at rehab. I just was not aware of the scar tissue and its implications. Best of luck to you in your recovery.

That’s fantastic news! I’m glad you’re on the mend! I love reading those success stories. Keep up the good work.

That’s great news! Are you now being extra-careful?

Looks like you had your surgery back in the first week of July, so you are only a couple of months post-op. Still need to be really careful, because as my OS explained, you are mostly healed but have lost almost all your strength. You should be wearing shoes that give you lots of support and possibly even heel lifts, and doing strengthening exercises per your physical therapists instructions. All that said, I think it is really smart to go back in the boot and play it conservative until you can see the doctor. Coming our of the boot is a process of weaning and some take longer than others. Best of luck to you.

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Everything you said is on target. I know it’s hard not to worry, but worrying really won’t help…I know it’s hard to be patient but being patient & seeing how it progresses is all you really can do isn’t it?

Putting the boot back on until it feels better or you can see your doctor was smart! Good for you.

My best to you.

Good for you! Overcoming fear is always helpful. I’d suggest watching some YouTubes about how to walk properly in the boot and also to have an even up shoe on the other foot to avoid an uneven gait.

Everyone is different in terms of milestones. Different bodies, different protocols based on different Docs knowledge and experience, even from different parts of the world. Regarding FWB I’ve noticed via the comments/posts the last few months more people FWB later than when I was at that stage, also FWB with some kind of formula of % of weight to bear. When I was at that stage it seemed to me that more of us were FWB earlier.

For example I was in a cast for one week after surgery for full rupture, then stitches out and another fiberglass cast for 2 more weeks, all NWB. At week 3 cast off and into boot with 3 heel wedges & I was FWB immediately. My protocol was to be FWB between week 3 and 6, the sooner the better based on research about how tendons heal.

I removed a wedge each week so at week 6 I was at neutral in the boot. Between week 7 & 8 I was in two shoes most of the time. I still used the boot as needed to rest the tendon or in scary situations to avoid injury. I fully stopped using the boot between week 12 & 13. I am not 9 months post op.

My point being that there is no hard and fast rule, however, the

Hi kmay

I was gunshy too when they started taking the casts off of me. I would not let the doctors touch me. I had to desensitize myself first.

I am 7 weeks post op. 5 weeks and 2 days in a cast. Then 1 week in boot all NWB. Week 6 started PWB at 25 lbs. Week 7 starts 50 lbs.

When I first put my foot down, I trembled. Just did baby steps for a couple of days until I desensitized again.

Even the thought of a re-rupture sends chills down my spine.

I find that when I rub my foot, heel, toes, tendon before I put the boot on and go walking that this helps. I warm it up so to speak.

In the boot it is quite hard to redo our Achilles so you should start full weight bearing as it will be better overall for your recovery.
Be smart though as you know your own body and the tendon will hurt before it snaps so listen if the tendon is painful. I was told a dull ache is expected but a sharp pain is a warning sign and to rest it.

I went from partial weight bearing to full weight bearing in about 4 days but you may be different and only you can tell when you’re ready.

All I can say is once your full weight bearing the outlook is much brighter and life almost feels normal!

Good luck with the transition.

You can get ready for your boot by getting an evenup to wear on the non-injured side so your gait will be even. You can also watch YouTubes on how to walk properly in the boot. Best of luck to you.

Glad to hear you are off the narcotics. Unless the pain is really unbearable I think you are much better off skipping the grogginess and other side effects of narcotic pain relievers. Ice and elevation have been my analgesics with this injury.

Hello! I am in the same boat as you, I’m 4 days out from surgery. Just a little tip that has helped me is ask your doctor for the cast protector to use to shower. I have to warn you it is very painful to get it on but it does make it able to take real showers as long as you have some where to sit. Best wishes and speedy recovery!!

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