8 weeks post-op.. went back to MMA class, shaking the rust off

I went to my MMA class today for the first time since surgery. It has been exactly 8 weeks since my surgery.   I wore a compression sock and tennis shoes.  It felt GREAT to move around, hit the heavy bag and throw some kicks again.  I am able to kick with both legs, but I [...]

After 2 days at work….. foot looks worse than it feels???

I just completed my first two days back at work. I work 12 hr shifts.  On Thursday I was in my walking boot and today I was in my new work boots that I purchased last week.  The boots come 8" up on my leg, just under my calf muscle for extra ankle support.   I [...]

first time out in 2 shoes…. back to work this week!

Well it’s been 7 weeks since surgery, and I’ve been walking around my house barefoot and in my work boots to get used to them again .   Today I decided to wear my work boots out for a short trip to the store.  The boots are tactical boots and come up 8″ on my [...]

Never been so happy to walk barefoot!

I have been fwb for about a week and have noticed that my ankle and Achilles is a bit swollen   Not painful, but sore.  I attribute this to finally putting some weight on it after 5 weeks of nwb.    I have been doing stretching exercises and ROM exercises.   Today, I decided to try to take [...]

6 week check up - Starting my own rehab at home

I had my 6 week post op check up today..   Doc was impressed that I can go FWB but still cautioned me on taking it slow.  He actually recommended that I use the crutch on my right side still.  ( injury on left side)  I was given the "ok" to do double leg calf raises [...]

6 week appointment is 4-9, I think im ahead of schedule

My 6 week post-op appointment is 4-9.  As I stated in my previous posts, I am staying very active, working out, taking supplements, and using the Blood Flow Stimulator.  I exercise my left leg ( the ATR side)  I do leg extensions to keep the quad strong, I do hip adductor and abductor exercise.
On Wednesday, [...]