Posted on June 20th, 2010 by stiehler
I know I just posted earlier this week, but I do see some very good progress. Despite the doc telling me that I need to remain in the boot, I have carefully taken a few steps in my house. I would never attempt this in a non controlled environment because I understand the risks. I [...]
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Posted on June 15th, 2010 by stiehler
It is amazing that it has been almost 2 months since my surgery. I am still in the boot and my foot feels great. I have been taking the boot off 3 times a day to stretch and exercise the tendon with theraband exercises. I was even able to walk with just a sock on [...]
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Posted on June 6th, 2010 by stiehler
I have noticed after wearing the low tide boot for only a few hours, I cannot wait to get the boot off. The calf and ankle are so sweaty and the ball of my foot so sore, it is a great relief to finally sit down and take the boot off. Also, the boot seems [...]
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Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by stiehler
Today was my 7 weeks post op appointment and the doctor is pleased with my progress. I can almost get my ankle to 90 degrees and it feels great! I was given the ‘low tide walker’ with a 1/2" wedge and the doc recommends that I transition from 2 crutches to 1 crutch to no [...]
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