michaelc

I had a complete rupture of my right achilles tendon playing softball on 7/22.  Unfortunately, due to scheduling  (work and surgical), I was not able to have surgery until 8/18.

After my injury, I went directly to the ER that evening and was placed in a splint with crutches.  The next day, I was able to schedule an appointment with an orthopedist and was immediately switched to a walking boot.  I was able to get around with the walking boot that had wedges on the bottom to elevate the heel.   I was able even to drive by removing the boot while driving and then putting it back on once I arrived at my destination.

After surgery on 8/18, I had been placed in a soft cast.  First follow-up was on 8/24 to ensure there was no infection.  To check the infection, the PA actually just cut a ’window’ in the back of my cast, and was able to cut and pull out the bandages in the surgical area.  There was no infection so that was good news.   The ‘window’ was stuffed with gauze and then just taped back in place.  I have been taking care of it myself by replacing the gauze every 2-3 days.   I have about a 4″ incision with staples and sutures. 

The next appointment is on 9/9 and I will find out if I will be go back to the walking boot or fitted with another cast.  I think I may have the staples and sutures removed at that time as well.

Overall, I have been pretty much pain free after the first couple of days of surgery.   I had nausea for up to about 5-6 days.  Other than the inconvenience of the crutches, I am just looking forward to getting a start on physical therapy.

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