hey there,

it’s been 2 weeks I haven’t wrote anything. Everything is going well. I have been walking and walking and walking…. may be a little too much. My ankle started to get swollen at the end of the days. Sometimes, I even forgot I am still injured (of course i feel the tightness but as it became normal…). I had a lot of days at 8000 + steps.

I still ice and elevate my leg. My therapist told me to try not to walk as much. The good thing is I have not experienced any pain.

I guess my advice would be when you start walking normally, do not over do it. Do not forget you are in a recovery mode

good day my fellow Achilles rupture survivors,

hope you are doing well.

just a quick update…

I have been walking in 2 shoes outside as well as inside for a whole week now.  No boot at all. I have no pain but I still feel the tendon being a little tight. Going up the stairs is not a problem; going down is a step by step process. I feel comfortable and started to do the seating bike for 20 minutes with my therapist’s ok. I’m averaging  about 7000 steps a day now; not bad! I continue elevating and icing everyday.Life is becoming normal again.

have a quick recovery.

I have started my “walking in 2 shoes journey” last Friday. I mainly walked in shoes at home and at my office so far. It’s getting better. it doesn’t hurt, just a feeling a tightness in the Achilles.

Went to Zumba class on saturday. Did the full class standing up in my boot. Of course, i was rather slow and skipping the parts i knew i would not be able to perform. I got my sweat on and a little boost in my mood .

Going back to the 2 shoes progress. Went to PT yesterday and did some step up, side up, balance board on both feet, leg press (low weight with both feet). I feel I am getting strength. My Therapist gave me the green light to use the seated bike at the gym. I am excited.

I have a question… I am planning to travel 9 hours on a plane next month. Has anyone have experience or tips  in long distance trips while recovering? I am sure my foot will get quite swollen so I am planning to have my boot in my carry-on and an empty ice bag so i can ask the flight attendants for ice cubes. Any ideas?