So… Where do I begin? To be honest, I didn’t even know you could rupture your achilles tendon until it happened to me. I had never heard of the injury before and I didn’t even know it was possible. Even when it happened, I had no clue what I had done. I assumed I just [...]
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Hello! I tore mine on the 21st of May but went the surgical route. Will be interesting to read about your progress. What type of exercises do they have you doing in PT at this point?
There is a definite mental difference between a rupture and having the surgery for bone spurs on purpose and planned. 
I can’t WAIT to get back out on the soccer field. But I know I’ll be in a lot less pain (hopefully no pain) since I’ve been playing with achilles pain for about 15 years. I’m hoping to be playing in a tournament in September - which will be the 7 month mark. I know I won’t be playing again at the 5 month mark but I might have the OK at month 6. Whether I’ll be strong enough to play then is another story - LOL!
I second your thoughts about keep the foot elevated and do the PT. My doctor emphasized MANY times that avoiding swelling was very important and he explained why. Once I knew why I made it a point to do as I was told - LOL! And I already knew from my mom’s multiple surgeries and PT sessions how important it is to good recovery to do the PT homework you’re given. Good luck and welcome!
Hi there! Hahah yeah it isnt exciting to be here but it’s certainly nice to have a place to read other people’s stories and discuss recovery Thanks for the comment!
My doctor is Dr Kevin Willits and he is wonderful! I am indeed doing my physio at Fowler but I have been going to the Citi Plaza location as it is closer to my workplace and home. The staff there are fantastic also!
Hope you’re doing well and have a speedy recovery!!
Hi mmglover! I’d say welcome, but nobody really WANTS to be here! I too go to the Fowler clinic, and from your description, and knowing the specialties of the surgeon’s there, we have the same doctor. He and all of his staff are so awesome. Very caring, compassionate, kind and patient. My situation is a bit different, not a rupture, but a Haglund’s Deformity removal and Achilles repair, after a different ankle surgery last spring. So I’ve been going there for a couple years now.
Are you doing your physio at Fowler as well? I went there for awhile before my first surgery. A really great facility. I go to U.H. now. - it’s free, post surgery.
Good luck in your healing!
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