2 GREAT things…stitches out and Vacocast arrived WOOT!!!
So today has been fabulous considering where I was at 2 weeks ago with my heel falling off from a torn achilles. I will start with my Doctors appt…
Got my stiches out…I have been the talk of the office according to the nurse because my healing at 9 days is where others are usually at 3-4 weeks. I will go into that theory later. I am cleared to put as much weight on my foot as I feel comfortable…it is up to me. I start PT on Monday which is 13 days after my surgery. I have zero swelling and residual bruising which is from my initial injury of tearing the Achilles. It is really remarkable how I feel. Oh and I have been cleared to drive…that is like winning the lottery for me LOL
My Vacocast arrives YAY!!! I put it on, make the adjustments and I CAN WALK!!! I cannot believe how light it is and how good it feels. ZERO pain…if there is one bad thing the heel I have on it is high and there is a big difference in my leg height, but I will work that out. This boot is going to be my best friend 
So what I want to share and believe me I am not some crazy witch doctor. If it is in your power with this injury (or any injury needing healing) consider looking into getting yourself in a hyperbaric chamber for 5 visits following your surgery. I realize this is not covered by insurance and it can be expensive, but it it is in your means to do…look into it and do it. I have no doubt this has been the key to my recovery…if my Achilles is healing like the incision on the outside I am thrilled. When I was in the chamber I actually felt my Achilles area sizzle almost like falling asleep or hydrogen peroxide on a wound. That was the healing process no doubt. My visits cost me $165 for about an hour and a half in the chamber. I did 5 visits starting the day after the surgery…I am not sorry at all.
My second theory is find the right Orthopedic Surgeon…do not go to some old as dirt guy/girl who are going to keep you in some old school protocol. There have been amazing advancements with this injury that do not require 10 year old treatment protocol. So really look into your OS and ask them what their treatment is like…the Doctor and how they allow you to heal is a HUGE factor in how bad this injury is to you life and the quality of your life and your mental state. If it were not for my tears, research, frustration and great Doc I would be just a huge sloppy mess. Really research this injury, read everyones blogs, ask questions and make the best decision for your health and well being.
I think that is all for now…I hope this stuff is helping whoever reads. I am 9 days Post Op today and smiling
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Hi phaedz!!! WOW!!!! 9 days and already walking on boot??? I think this is an Achilles blog record!!! I will definitely look into the chamber, I’m 3 weeks non-op re-rupture so I’m in dire need to heal. Thanks for sharing your story it does helps! Keep up the healing!
That’s amazing. Sizzling? Have there been any studies on healing in the chamber?
Get yourself an Even-Up. I use one inside on a Croc, and one outside on a hiking boot.
Achilles blog has information about creating your own blog. It includes looking into getting yourself in a hyperbaric chamber for 5 visits following your surgery. They have a series of discussions about people of life such as Orthopedic Surgeon. Join it.
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