Questions at 3.5 weeks

Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by whydidyoutripme

My doctor’s protocol is non-weight bearing
for six weeks post-op. I have followed this pretty well, but
recently started testing the foot a bit. There is absolutely no
pain or discomfort in putting weight on my repaired tendon in
the walker boot.

So why the long period of NWB?
Do shorter periods of NWB risk more scar tissue build-up?
Thicker repaired tendon?
Over-stretch the repaired tendon?

I will of course follow my doctors orders, but these questions are
a source of curiosity for me. Any thoughts?

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Surgery and Post-Op

Posted on September 14th, 2009 by whydidyoutripme

I blew the tendon on Saturday night. Met the surgeon on Tuesday; he operated on Wednesday.

I had came out of surgery with a splint and a wrap to the knee. I had a follow-up the following Monday (5 days post-op) and went straight into a cam boot. The reason for going direct to the boot is that I have to return to my job overseas. The injury occurred in California. The thinking is that it would be easier to travel and go through the various heel lifts over time if I go straight to the boot.

BUT, the assistant and tech that I saw were not at all prepared for the appointment and I will be hopefully be receiving my post-op protocols via fax; would have been nice to discuss those today in person.

I will also have to transfer my medical surgical file to a new doctor and follow up with someone who did not preform the surgery. Any one have a similar situation? Any tips?

I live and work in Bermuda (my company does international business and it is located there). Any chance there are other Bermuda-based ATRs on this site?

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First Post

Posted on September 14th, 2009 by whydidyoutripme

Why did you trip me?

I really seriously thought my friend had tripped me. I was lying on the ground, bleeding, with my watch face crushed and then I remembered that I had heard a pop before I fell.

I was waiting for a train on a platform and my friends were debating who was faster. We decided to race and agreed on a “regatta” start (not full speed), so that “we won’t pull anything”… Hahaha.

So I have a complete rupture of my right Achilles. Bummer.

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Hello world!

Posted on September 14th, 2009 by whydidyoutripme

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  • Wai | October 10th, 2009 | 2:39 pm

    Correction: PWB is good for healing 3-4wks after Post-Op. Read about that from most PT Rehab sites…

  • Wai | October 10th, 2009 | 2:00 pm

    I readed quite a bit info on that NWB, and according to most papers - some NWB is good for healing.

    I am a 2nd timer - 2nd ruptured was 4cm below first rupture. 1st ruptured is healing very well. 4 weeks post-ops now, and is walking with moile boot as much as I can.

  • Joe | October 3rd, 2009 | 9:01 am

    From talking w/ my doctor it’s just your individual doctors protocal. What he’s done and has worked. Some doctors are the extreme and have individuals walking week 2 and others are one the other side of the fence farther out than you are. My doctor is in the middle and had me walking with my boot week 4 and 2 shoes week 8-9. I didn’t have any pain at all through this whole experience..I guess one of the lucky ones. PT is going great with no pain either. I think if he has you walking by week 5-6 you’ll be good to go then. I’m in week 10 now and trying to get used to this 2 shoe thing again.

  • dennis | September 26th, 2009 | 4:18 pm

    whydidyoutripme - Nice. Good to be in Bermuda. It’s starting to get cold here in the north east.. :(

  • smoley | September 15th, 2009 | 4:18 am

    Morning Whydidyoutripme,
    You know, I was feeling all sympathetic towards you and your complicated situation. But then I got to the bit where you wrote “I live and work in Bermuda” and my sympathy strangely evaporated! Sorry! I’m not a nasty person, but it is cold and rainy in England today and summer is definately over. Boo hoo.
    Smoley

  • sam66 | September 15th, 2009 | 1:55 am

    Commiserations on joining the club.
    It’s amazing how “easy” it is to do this injury really.
    Best of luck with everything,
    Sam

  • bubble | September 14th, 2009 | 9:52 pm

    I’m sorry that I have to welcome you to the club - but there you go!

    The day before my injury a friend commented to me that everyone around her seems to be in great health and it has been I while since she didn’t know someone recovering from surgery. I stupidly replied ‘don’t jinx it’ and the next day at soccer….

    Best of luck in your recovery.

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