One Week Down
Had my first follow-up on Tuesday with the DR. Had the splint removed and got a cast. Ill have this cast till next Thursday when they take it off, remove the stitches, and get a new cast for two weeks. Then I get the boot. I asked about getting the boot sooner as I see from more aggressive rehab protocols, but the doc said he wanted to make sure the tendon has a good chance to heal before you get the boot. I feel more protected in the cast but sleeping is difficult. Any suggestions? I really have no pain and Ive been very careful moving around, but Ive backed my foot into stuff using the walker and everything feels ok. Not like the first few days when I flexed my foot accidently and thought my ankle would break off. Ive been able to do a little bit around the house and play with the kids, but I really miss getting on the ground and wrestling with my 5 and 3 year old. My brothers come over a lot to play with the kids and I admit I am jealous when I watch them play. Hopefully when I get the boot Ill be able to roughhouse again. Other than that, I finally took a shower as Im sure you could smell me coming a few rooms before I arrived. 2 plastic bags over the cast and the leg hanging over the tub made it difficult, but it still felt great. Probably head back to work in a week and a half, and dealing with HR over leave paperwork isnt fun, but at least things are getting manageable. Still wish it was my left achilles rather than my right. I feel like Im in Driving Miss Daisy and I miss the freedom of getting in the car.
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Try putting a pillow between your legs. It keeps my cast from rubbing on my other foot.
Have you tried driving with your left foot? I have, and it has been much easier than I had expected. It really depends on the car. If you can swing your right leg out of the way, you may be fine. Be sure to practice in a parking lot.