Post Op - Visit 1
October 27th, 2008
I made it through my first post op visit and it went well. Stitches were taken out - surprisingly that didn’t hurt. There was only minor bruising. It felt pretty amazing to have the splint cast off. Overall my leg did not shrink too much.. Time will tell. I am overall pretty elated. I month down - 2 more to go. Pictures to follow.
As I mentioned before the doctor said that I was the worst Achilles he has ever seen. At todays visit, he stated that it looked as if I vaporized my tendon. Hmm…is that an official medical term?
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Mandy: Thanks for your input. I have enjoyed reading your blog. I have to wait till December for my surgery so I really appreciate hearing about people’s experiences. Where are you located in Chicago? I live in Northern Lake County. Who is your doctor?
I think “vaporized” is an official term sanctioned by the league of ATR sufferers. I thought my tear was bad, congrats on being the best at ruptures!
Did they cast or boot you after the stitches came out?
Ha, thanks toddryan. :/ I am in a splint cast. They moved my foot to 90 degree angle. I have another check up in a week and a half and I think (crossing fingers) I will go into a boot then…