8 week post-op visit
Went for my 8 week post-op visit last Wednesday, I was cautiously optimistic that the OS would allow me to start PWB but it was not to be. He is adamant based on the surgery performed that there be no load on my mending Achilles to jeopardize the grafting taking place. I wasn’t really surprised, but still a little disappointed. My ROM is terrible, my exercises were put on hold until we could get the wound that wouldn’t heal under control. I did talk the OS into PT for ROM, he initially said I didn’t need PT until I was ready to start PWB but since I’m behind on ROM he agreed to PT. During my first PT visit this week I discovered that my big toe no longer curls down. During the ’scrunching the towel’ exercise, all my toes curled except big boy. The tendon that was taken to support my Achilles is the culprit. No worries for me, OS says it will only impact me if I am an ultra athlete and that is surely not the case.
So, not much new here, scootering along, just biding my time for the 12 week follow up visit. I will get another x-ray and maybe, just maybe, I’ll get the nod to start PWB.
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Sorry to hear. Good luck with your healing.
Stay strong. As you read this site, remember that comparison can breed stress and anxiety. I hope that you have good progress and get a good report in your next doctor’s visit.