Dr. said I can start PT in 2 Weeks. He removed the last wedge in the boot. I can now walk FWB at home. Wound is still open but he isn’t concerned. Dr. expects 3-4 weeks PT and full recovery in 8 more weeks. LOL
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Open wound is 1cm square, but Dr. said it looks good. He removed 1 wedge from the boot and told me I can have PWB. If wound looks the same or better next week, I will begin PT. Happy as all hell.
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Saw specialist who diagnost the wound not healing as a result of Buergers Disease which is from smoking. No more cigars. He prescribed Aquacel. Beginning week 5 and hope surgeon will allow pwb and pt this Friday when I see him.
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I am thinking about getting a knee walker because it is difficult getting up slight inclines to my doctor’s office. Anyone foresee problems? Also how do you get up from a chair or couch onto a knee walker?
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Friday will be 3 weeks since surgery. Dr took out stiches last Friday and saw him today where he removed the dressing only to find two areas which haven’t healed yet. He said not to worry as it isn’t infected. He has me still on antibiotics prophylactically.
Has anyone else had a wound [...]
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Two weeks after surgery the cast has been removed and replaced with a boot. Wound was pretty good except for one “wet” area. Dr. used butterflys and prescribed more antibiotics and wants to see me on Wed.
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Real easy. With shower chair facing out, I backed up to it with the walker and sat down. Picked the chair up by pushing down on good leg and rotated shower chair. Reversed the above to get out. Highly recommend.
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Ruptured left Achilles’ tendon bowling on 4/10. Operated on 4/25. First couple of days was pretty bad. Pain was constant with severe spasms. Going into second week and pain not nearly as bad. Had first dr visit and he started to remove stiches but stopped after second. Said he wanted to give it another [...]
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