tcbass’s AchillesBlog

Had my 2nd post op visit today exactly six weeks from the date of my surgery.  I was pretty certain that all was going well, but wanted my Doc’s consent before I really took a chance I might have regretted.  He came in,  told me the incision looked great and that he was surprised at how little scar tissue I had developed, which is a good thing.  He had me point my big toe back toward me and point my foot forward, both of which I did witout a problem.  I have been trying to improve my ROM on a daily basis and apparently he saw the progress.

Next, I got some great news: he wants me to start FWB with the boot and no crutches and to gradually wean myself out of the boot and into two shoes over the next two weeks.  This is better than I expected.  He also gave the go ahead to begin physical therapy ASAP.  Finally, when I come in to see him in a month, he expects me to be walking without a problem in two shoes and we can start talking about a possible return to work either ahead of or as scheduled.

I now have the confidence to walk around the house without my crutches with my boot on now that I got the go ahead.  I made a physical therapy appointment for tomorrow and can’t wait to take the next step in the road to my recovery.  I would’ve never imagined just four weeks ago when my cast was removed and I could barely wiggle my toes that I would be this far along already.  Great day for me!!!

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