Thursday, December 6th, 2012...4:47 pm
Cast Off, Boot on….
Cast was taken off today, and the boot is now on. Surgeon says go slow, and allow weight as I can tolerate. Two lifts in the heel totaling maybe 1/2 inch. First steps were pretty tentative, and my heel is resisting awakening from a 4 week rest. I am home now, just having enjoyed my first complete shower in 4 weeks. That was a good, good feeling. Wound looks great. hard to see 1/2 of it already. nearly no swelling. And yes, I do have that dent that everyone talks about in my achilles.
Surgeon repeated three times- go easy, and no walking without the boot- NONE.
Walked around a bit at home w/boot, and outside for a few. Enjoying the little benefits of two legs. Out to dinner to celebrate a small victory tonight.
Doc says boot for 4 weeks, take out a heel lift at two weeks, and he second at four. Ok to sleep and watch tv without boot. Encouraged flexibility exercise, with NO asisted stretching. My own muscles only, with my foot off the floor. Suggested I spell out the alphabet with my foot as a good exercise. Asked specifically about dorsiflexion, and he said to my surprise that it was fine, as long as I was only using my own muscles to do so while exercising. (Foot in the air, no weight, no assited stetching of any kind).
I actually think my range of motion is pretty good. I’ll go slow…time to heal some more, and enjoy more freedom.
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