3 weeks post Op and the cast is off
Hi everyone
I wanted to start by saying thanks for the site….
First blog here
Tore my Achilles July 17th, Surgery 21st. Aug 11th cast came off!
Had a large bone spur that caused the tear. So in addition to the Tendon repair they shave the spur. This added somewhat to the surgery as they had to reattach the tendon at the heel after the spur was removed. It’s been a 10 year issue.
But the good news is one more week of NWB and the Dr said I can move to FWB using crutches. I have been using the Knee Up scooter. WOW this thing is great. Get one (rent) if you can!
Dr. said after after next week i can go to PWB and then it should take 2 more weeks to be FWB no crutches.
Started the ROM exercise yesterday and wow did it feel “exposed” at first. Did the side to side ROM and some Alphabet stuff.
Certainly don’t want anyone around (especially the dog) when the boot is off!
Anyway, slow but steady progress. I am in the gym every day (really helps the mood) and yesterday started riding the stationary bike with the boot on the 2nd pedal. I have been riding with one leg for 3 weeks. Breaks a good sweat. Upper body and core are easy to do. Just remember NWB….
See ya soon.
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