lucasl’s AchillesBlog

Still praying for you all as you recover and adjust to life after ATR! At my last appointment I finally discovered that my itchy, hivey rash was due to an allergy/sensitivity to the surgi strips covering my incision! Thank goodness it has been alleviated and my incision site looks and feels much better!
My flights and accomodation over our Springbreak by the airport staff were superb. . . Note to others flying early on in your recovery~ LOOSEN YOUR BOOT STRAPS AS YOU FLY and move your affected leg as much as possible while seated on the plane! The Dr. encouraged an aspirin a day starting two days prior to flight and ending two days post return flight. It seems to have done the job as I experienced no complications during or after travel.
I am eager to see what my surgeon has to say when I see him on Friday. My boot is now at a 10 degree angle and I am anxious to find out what happens next. Will therapy start soon? Will I be PWB soon? Is the numbness in the bottom of my foot normal? Is the pain in my far right metatarsal normal? Hoping for answers and insight into what is ahead of me!
Work is still going well thanks to friends and family that act as chaffeur, patient and helpful students and the Knee Walker! I am still determined to take off weight as I recover and have been slowly but surely accomplishing this goal.
Ahhhhh to be able to take my usual morning walk at 4:45 and welcome the awakening world. . . some day soon!!! Be patient Lydia, it will happen!! Peace and Healing to my brothers and sisters in Texas, Boston, Midwest and all over the world~Love, Lydia!

It is nice to report that yet another transition in my ATR has gone smoothly and safely.  My return to work was a bit nerve enhancing. . . after being rather sedentary for two weeks with leg in elevated mode, now I needed to allot adequate time to shower, dress, take in nutrients and not make my “chaffeur” wait so as to get me to work on time.  After the first two days, I finally got it ‘mostly” together and relaxed more than fretted during the process.  As I work at an elementary school- it was great to see the faces of the students and staff and their reactions to , as they put it, “the cool scooter!”  It’s nice to find the bright spots during ATR recovery-ease of  movement with the knee walker is definitely one of those bright spots, in addition to the cards, well wishes, prepared meals, offers for transportation and prayers from friends, family, church members, and caring acquaintances.  In addition to new found PATIENCE, I have been learning to be on the receiving end of help rather than the giving and it’s getting easier! :)  

     I have had some sort of an allergic reaction on the effected leg- at first I thought it was the socks that came with the boots (still think it might be)-so I have stopped wearing them.    Has anyone else encountered this?   I now need to find a comfortable sock that doesn’t cut off circulation, yet gives support.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

     Hope you all are doing well in your recovery and keep reminding yourself that we will get through this and I am praying for you all!!

Healing thoughts and well wishes,

Lydia