11weeks and 3days
I had a follow up on Monday. After 4 weeks of PT, my calf is still a lot smaller and weaker than my healthy one. I still have a little pain when I walk and I can’t stand "tippy toe" on one foot yet. I showed him what I can and can’t do. Dr. said this is normal. I asked him what activity I can’t do now. He said "Nothing". What??? 4 weeks ago, he told me that I can not jog , Zumba, and tennis. "I can play tennis?" He said "Yes, but not competitively yet." I still have pain when jumping and sometimes just walking… I am afraid that I might rupture my AT. I asked "how long before the suture will melt completely?" Dr. told me "No, I did not use that kind. It will be there forever." Silly me. Somehow I was thinking the doctor used absorbable surgical sutures and I only have about a 6 month security. So, I was very careful with the PT, exercise , and any movement that I thought might cause a re-ruputure. He said "now it is all up to you to built back your calf muscle. But, after exercise, if you feel pain, stop that activity until the pain is gone." The doctor assured me about "NO RE-RUPTURE". I left the doctor’s office very happy.