Hello,
I am writing with a few questions about how long this recovery is going to take. Here’s my story:
2 weeks ago I was unloading some old aluminum frame windows at the dump when one of the windows that I was lifting out of the truck broke. A piece of glass fell and cut my lower leg through my pants. Turns out the cut was deep enough to sever the achilles tendon as well as a second tendon which I believe they call the flexor digitorum. I had surgery a week ago to repair both tendons, and today I had the staples removed and was put in a solid cast. Unfortunately I’m going crazy being couped up in my house and am trying to find some positive news that will lead me to believe the recovery might go a little faster than expected. I know that you are thinking that I’ve only been on crutches for 2 weeks, but there’s a little more to my story. In July I had heart surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve that I’ve had since birth. My full recovery from that ordeal came on October 15th, so I had only been back in action for a couple of weeks before this happened. I’m 26 years old and super active doing things like surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, etc. I’ve only met with my surgeon once and won’t see him again for another 2 weeks, so I’m looking for a little more info in my down time. So here are some questions:
Does anyone think that I can be back doing strenous activities in less than 6 months?
Also, I had surgery a week ago and it is still pretty painful at night. Actually painful is probably the wrong word. It’s not bad, just bad enough to be constantly uncomfortable and making sleeping a disaster. Is that normal? How long did other need to take pain meds to sleep at night?
I think that’s it for now, but I’m sure that I’ll think of more. Thanks in advance for your responses.
Danny
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