Sep 06 2013
13 Weeks Post Op/1st Week PT!!!
Today is my second day of physical therapy and though the hour seemed to fly by, I feel like I’ve trained for game day! I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long while. I researched therapists in our area and though they all have positive outcomes, the one I chose I believe will have the tools to get me back to my active lifestyle. I long to run again! Today I got a taste of it….he ha he AlterG antigravity treadmill and I WALKED. Those few minutes made me feel strong again as I envisioned training for my next half or full marathon.
Since my last post I’ve ha the benefit of taking many of the advice given here on the blog. I love my VACOCAST. I did get an EVENUP to help with my gait as my hips were beginning to hurt with the height discrepancy. I also did proceed with the BOTOX injections into my two calf muscles. The result is increased flexibility, less spasm and hopefully more successful recovery and rehab. I am thankful to not have had much swelling or pain. I never thought I would get to this point. Thanks to my family, friends, surgery and rehab team —and of corse the Achilles Blog network today is brighter than June 1st!
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Hey Congrats! What a refreshing post. I am 6 weeks post op and I’m in my 2nd day with the vacocast. I love it. I went for a thrilling 2.83 mile walk yesterday to celebrate. I just ordered another liner and an even up. Did you feel safe in the even up? Very interesting I’ve never heard of getting botox in the calf. I may have to google this, but my first priority is getting it for my furrowed brows.
Okay, so I am scheduled for my first PT next week and I’m going to use the Alter G. Have you seen anyone wear a boot in the Alter G?
Afterwards were you sore at all? Thanks for your post. Happy Healing.
Ooh, another AlterG patient. How I wish I had access to that early on! Glad to hear that you are progressing well. Keep up the good work!