Ups and Downs but no more frowns!
July 14, 2014 by nosport45
Well it’s been a few weeks since I last added to my blog ( although I have been reading quite a few of your great blogs and good advice) so I thought I would add a bit to chart the last the last couple of weeks.
Its been a bit of a mixture of emotions the last few weeks. At times I have felt frustrated, upset and as though I was making no progress. Felt like I would never progress from using crutches. Then the following day managed to walk few steps around kitchen with no crutches. A pleasant and welcome surprise! Still experiencing some swelling towards end of day ( shape of padding in boot imprinted on leg!) but trying to elevate often. It feels good to have hands free to carry and move things around. I haven’t completely banished the crutches, I’m still using one most of the time and two when I’m out and about but it feels like progress. It’s back to the hospital Thursday morning for the second lift to come out. I may take Norm’s advice and remove it the night before so that it has chance to adjust a little during night before moving around on it.
So although there have been ‘downs’ I think it’s important to concentrate on the ‘ups’. I have read more, relaxed more and worked less. Been surrounded by family more and realised what good friends we have. There are going to be no more frowns and down days. I am going to keep reminding myself to be patient, positive and that it may take a while but it’s not for ever!
Just a few questions for you guys: Top of foot feels bit stiffer than over past few weeks, that normal?
Getting bit of throbbing pain in calf sometimes, doesn’t last long but is that normal?
Is it worth getting MRI scan at this point to see how well its knitting together?
Advice would be appreciated. Happy healing everyone.
Hi nosport
Well done on the positivity, I believe it makes all the difference to our healing progress, we all have our down times but they get shorter as the healing progresses!!
You are doing great and will soon be crutch free I am sure, that is when you REALLY feel like you are making progress this is where I found the light at the end of that old tunnel really starts to shine
Hi nosport
Well done on the positivity, I believe it makes all the difference to our healing progress, we all have our down times but they get shorter as the healing progresses!!
You are doing great and will soon be crutch free I am sure, that is when you REALLY feel like you are making progress this is where I found the light at the end of that old tunnel really starts to shine.
I haven’t had any scans, personally (unless there is a real medical reason) I don’t think there is any point, we all know this is going to be slow process so just believe in the bodies ability to heal after all scan won’t make it any quicker (unfortunately) and I am sure your tendon will be gradually making its way back together.
The top of my foot sometimes feels a bit stiff as does up the front of my shin, I think this is mainly muscular our bodies have a bit of adjusting to do after the trauma and lack of movement - don’t think it is anything to worry about but if in doubt ask your OS at your next appointment.
Keep smiling nosport you are making good progress and remember it gets better everyday, we are all in this together….. The ATR family!!!
Thanks. Hope all is well with you. Hadn’t heard about the antibiotics things before. Interesting. Happy healing
The front of your shin SHOULD feel a but abused when you start boot walking - the top of your foot Not So Much. The boot should be quite snug at the shin, and quite stiff between the foot and the shank/shin, to transfer your weight to your shin. Adjustments are key, and padding can help too. Some boots are the wrong size too. To make life more complex, ATR rehab produces a bunch of weird discomforts and aches, even when all is well…
Thanks Norm. Knew you’d have some good tips n advice to share. Calf stings and feels hard after walking a bit too, guess you’re right about the weird aches n discomforts!
Yay! As far as another MRI, probably not. The doc can do tests to make sure you are still attached. Try and do some stretching too without weight.