tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.comments2009-03-13T02:35:54.184-07:00I Ruptured My Achilles Tendonc_scohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-58743066763367197202009-03-13T02:35:00.000-07:002009-03-13T02:35:00.000-07:00Hey c_scoThanks for replying to my post.Congrats o...Hey c_sco<BR/><BR/>Thanks for replying to my post.<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the baby and passing your pack test.<BR/><BR/>RobbyRoberto Puzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298193746705840721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-59858168774428835822009-03-12T17:49:00.000-07:002009-03-12T17:49:00.000-07:00P.S. for Roberto....Remember when your on holiday ...P.S. for Roberto....<BR/><BR/>Remember when your on holiday to sit and take frequent breaks. I remember overdoing it one day and I paid for it the next day. <BR/><BR/>Just be careful and watch your steps!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-24452755301711396772009-03-12T17:48:00.000-07:002009-03-12T17:48:00.000-07:00Hi Roberto. Sorry to hear about your Achilles, bu...Hi Roberto. Sorry to hear about your Achilles, but you can see that you will recover and get back to full duty soon. <BR/><BR/>Shoes? You know what?...I wore running shoes. The same shoes that I ran a marathon in. They seemed to offer the best support while I was re-learning to walk. I had no ankle support, but I was very careful in the beginning. I remember how liberating it felt to get out of the boot! I wore my right shoe fairly loose so the swelling and scar tissue of the injury would fit. So...a regular pair of running shoes worked fine for me. <BR/><BR/>Welcome to the Achilles tendon rupture club! I hope your healing goes quick, and you start to see major improvement as your recovery process continues. <BR/><BR/>Oh...and I can finally get my bunker boots off without any help! I think the scar tissue is much smaller now and there is no longer any swelling. <BR/><BR/>My injury feels great!! Good luck!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-7502244426155618482009-03-09T04:39:00.000-07:002009-03-09T04:39:00.000-07:00Hey c_scoJust thought I would write a quick note t...Hey c_sco<BR/><BR/>Just thought I would write a quick note to say Thank you for writing this blog.<BR/><BR/>I have just spent the last 2 hours reading it and I am now fully aware for what I am about to go through over the next couple of months.<BR/><BR/>I am a firefighter based in the UK. I am 5 week post op and have the same boot on. I have also booked my 1st physio session for this week.<BR/><BR/>Can you please give me any advice on 2 shoes. What did you wear? trainers or ankle boots?<BR/><BR/>I am due to fly to Oz on the 1st May (12 wks post op) for a 3 week holiday, which will include some walking, and was wondering what kind of shoes I should get.<BR/><BR/>Did you have an ankle strap etc to help support whilst waliking at the beginning? <BR/><BR/>Once again, thanks for the blog. Roll on light duties!!<BR/><BR/>P.S the captain helping you with your boots had me laughing out loud!!Roberto Puzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298193746705840721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-33172520638803038052009-03-09T04:35:00.000-07:002009-03-09T04:35:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Roberto Puzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298193746705840721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-44602960455727372552008-12-29T00:25:00.000-08:002008-12-29T00:25:00.000-08:00Yep Christmas was the same!!!!I had been pretty go...Yep Christmas was the same!!!!<BR/><BR/>I had been pretty good with my diet and training but over Christmas I indulged and let loose. Anything that came my way I ate. I think I must have sent the local company Mr. Kipling’s mince pies out of business.<BR/>I still went to the gym every second day plus walked the dog 40 minutes per day so I didn’t feel too guilty.<BR/><BR/>My Achilles is coming on good but like you said at the end of the day it sure is aching. I’ve also started getting a sore spot on the outside of my heal which I’m finding very frustrating. I think the cause could be my work boots rubbing. <BR/><BR/>I’m hoping I get the all clear and start back on full operational duties first or second week of Jan. I’m finding it very hard to stay awake in the office it’s so boring!!!! <BR/><BR/>New Years Eve we are going over to a friend’s place for a BBQ. The weather forecast is predicting very hot weather in the high 40’s so we will be spending the New Year by the pool.<BR/><BR/>Hope you and your family have a safe and fantastic New Year.<BR/><BR/>My New Years resolution is to look after my Achilles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>Paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-62137345224610994552008-12-21T11:39:00.000-08:002008-12-21T11:39:00.000-08:00Paul, The first shift...as I just finished writing...Paul, <BR/><BR/>The first shift...as I just finished writing in the main blog...was a bit "off." I had a hard time getting my rhythm back and my head screwed on straight. I just felt one step behind everyone else during the entire 48-hour tour. But...it's like riding a bike...I should be better upon my return. <BR/><BR/>I hope your "full all clear" goes well. I actually felt liberated when the doc gave me the go ahead. I thought about crying, but had second thoughts trying to be the big bad fireman! I actually sat in my car for a few minutes before driving out of the parking lot as the moment sank in. 17 weeks was a very long time. <BR/><BR/>And you as well...Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-82721705057535663832008-12-19T03:20:00.000-08:002008-12-19T03:20:00.000-08:00Great news c sco,It’s good to hear that all is wel...Great news c sco,<BR/><BR/>It’s good to hear that all is well with your recovery and back to doing what you love best fighting fires.<BR/><BR/>My injury is coming on fine, just about there.<BR/><BR/>I had an appointment with GP on Monday who said I will be fit for full operational duties by the first week in January, so I’ve resceduled my appointment with surgeon to the 5th Jan just to get the full all clear.<BR/><BR/>Let me know how your first shift went?<BR/><BR/>Wishing you and your family a safe Merry Christmas and New Year <BR/><BR/>Paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-71458905528118690142008-12-06T18:02:00.000-08:002008-12-06T18:02:00.000-08:00Hey Paul RThanks for continuing to check in! These...Hey Paul R<BR/><BR/>Thanks for continuing to check in! These blogs tend to help people mentally who are going through this ordeal. <BR/><BR/>Looks like your still getting better! The only thing I'm missing from PT is the massage for scar tissue. I think I'll follow your plan and get a small hand held massager to break up the scarring. <BR/><BR/>My swelling is almost non-existent now...except near the end of the day. There's still a bit of numbness on the right side of my foot. <BR/><BR/>Keep working on the one legged calf raises! But...be careful doing the housework list from your wife! : )<BR/><BR/>cscoc_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-75442789816568003832008-11-30T06:09:00.000-08:002008-11-30T06:09:00.000-08:00Hi c scoYep this week not much improvement, a litt...Hi c sco<BR/><BR/>Yep this week not much improvement, a little stronger and a bit more ROM, but nothing fantastic. <BR/><BR/>I’m still sticking to more strength building than cardio, although I had a few jogs on the treadmill last week, only slow and just for a kilometer. <BR/>At present I’m working on single leg calf raises, but I wouldn't say it’s easy. I try to do between 6 and 12 set every second day. I start off with 3 sets of double calf raises to warm up and then single calf raises. On my bad leg I tend to lean forward slightly to adjust the weight ratio. I do 3 to 4 sets of 10 reps, resting and stretching in between. I then do 4 to 5 sets raising double leg and lowering down single leg. I was reading a blog the other day and a guy was doing calf raises every 3 hours. Personally I think that is way too much, I find recovering every second day is hard enough.<BR/><BR/>I’m walking normal most days without a limp but Sometimes at the end of the day the limp comes back.<BR/><BR/>I’ve invested in a handheld massager and use that twice a day just to help with the circulation. The incision area is still very tender and saw, but I’m not getting much swelling which is a bonus.<BR/><BR/>All in all not much has really changed this week. I think I’ve come to my senses and realized It’s a long recovery process and no matter how hard I train and stick to the PT given I still won’t be fit or strong enough for full duties until Feb. <BR/><BR/>More desk duties Bummer!!!!!<BR/><BR/>PS My wife is seeing my improvement, she is giving me more things to do around the house and the list is getting bigger and bigger!!!!!! <BR/><BR/>Happy Healing paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-75595194853518735472008-11-29T00:23:00.000-08:002008-11-29T00:23:00.000-08:00My name is Mike Conlin and i would like to show yo...My name is Mike Conlin and i would like to show you my personal experience with Percocet.<BR/><BR/>I am 20 years old. Have been on Percocet for 25 days now. This drug works very well for pain, however be aware that it is EXTREMELY ADDICITVE if not taken appropriately. Dependence/tolerance is easily built up, and it will make you feel euphoric if enough is taken. My best advice is to throw them out if you ever feel you are taking them for anything other then the exact reason they were prescribed<BR/><BR/>I have experienced some of these side effects-<BR/>dizzyness, lightheadedness, a sort of euphoric feeling, odd dreams, drowsyness and also itchyness. The itchyness is very sporadic (for lack of a better word) and comes in different spots all over my body, although not very intense if taken appropriately.<BR/><BR/>I hope this information will be useful to others,<BR/>Mike ConlinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-25984872400193075322008-11-20T19:19:00.000-08:002008-11-20T19:19:00.000-08:00You should be rubbing your wife's feet every night...You should be rubbing your wife's feet every night as part of her therapy!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-26924100077568732462008-11-18T19:43:00.000-08:002008-11-18T19:43:00.000-08:00paul r, I agree on the pain. It tends to move aro...paul r, <BR/><BR/>I agree on the pain. It tends to move around. Not terribly painful, but annoying. What's annoying is the fatigue at the end of the day and trying to walk. Drives me nuts! Oh...and the rubbing on the incision area...yipes!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there office bitch! I'll file a couple of papers tomorrow in your name! : )c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-16554647004286724032008-11-18T05:18:00.000-08:002008-11-18T05:18:00.000-08:00Well we are at week 13 and at the half way mark!!!...Well we are at week 13 and at the half way mark!!!!!<BR/><BR/>The last week I’ve had some light pain and frustrating days coping with this bloody injury. The pain seems to move around from day to day. One day I have a mild burning sensation around the incision/Achilles area, the next day it subsides and the pain moves into the medial ankle area and after several days it ends up around my heel. It’s only a slight pain but still very annoying.<BR/><BR/>Wearing shoes and work boots is another problem I’m finding especially around the incision which is still very tender. I have an old pair of Asics running shoes which are soft and well worn at the heel and I tend to wear them on a regular basis but they are starting to get a bit smelly.<BR/><BR/>I bought a new pair of Asics the other day but I think they need wearing in first and are a little bit too stiff around the heel to wear yet . <BR/><BR/>I can now do double leg calf raises comfortably with little pain.<BR/><BR/>I had my 12th week post op today I was in the surgeon’s office for about 3 minutes max, but I wasn't leaving until Id asked my questions.<BR/><BR/>THIS WAS THE RESULT:<BR/><BR/>ROM and strength is very good.<BR/>Double leg calf raises are good and I should be doing single leg comfortably by the 5 month mark.<BR/>Drop the 2 Hydrotherapy classes and swap for 2 extra days at the gym, strength training.<BR/>Light jogging, no sprinting or pushing of quickly.<BR/><BR/>The disappointing news was I can't go back to front line policing until February which was bit of a shock I was hoping to be back by Christmas.<BR/>He said because I work for a specialized unit and require full fitness and strength he didn't want to risk sending me back sooner and risk a re-rupture.<BR/><BR/>So it looks like I will be the office bitch for the next 3 months!!! <BR/><BR/>Sounds like a bit of frustrating time you’ve been having with your shin splints, I’ve just started jogging this week and I must say it’s a strange feeling.<BR/>I’ve decided I’m going to hold back on my cardio and concentrate more on strength training, squats, leg press, leg extensions, lunges, hamstring curls and calf raises. I will then pick up on my cardio after Christmas when leg is a lot stronger. <BR/>My calf is no longer looking like a tooth pick and is back to its normal size. <BR/>Yep, this is one hell of a long and frustrating recovery.<BR/><BR/>As the California Governer, alias the Terminator says "I'LL BE BACK" in 3 months <BR/><BR/>Happy Healing paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-89846734835065811902008-11-08T17:41:00.000-08:002008-11-08T17:41:00.000-08:00Hey paul r...My first week back to work was a bit ...Hey paul r...<BR/><BR/>My first week back to work was a bit dull, but a nice change to the recovery routine. I too am frustrated with the tightness and swelling. Like you, some days I have no problems and other days I need to hit the pain meds! I talked to a couple of "Achilles Survivors" and they said it can take up to a year as you stated. I guess I'll just put up with it for a year and continue to work out! <BR/><BR/>I hope you have good news at your Doctor's appt. I see my doc on the 18th. I'll then have a predicted date for a return to full duty. <BR/><BR/>Happy Healing back to you! <BR/><BR/>cscoc_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-13045898627383103442008-11-05T01:32:00.000-08:002008-11-05T01:32:00.000-08:00Hi c sco,So your back to work on light duties, how...Hi c sco,<BR/><BR/>So your back to work on light duties, how did your first day go?<BR/><BR/>I'm still doing 4 hours per day office work but its driving me mad I can't wait to get back out onto the road especially with the silly season approaching Christmas and New Year.<BR/>Progress is getting better, calf and legs are getting stronger but with ROM and swelling it changes from day to day.<BR/>Some days I can walk with a normal gait and then the next day I'm back to a limp. It gets very frustrating at times, just when you think you are improving and then wham, pain and swelling. So I lay off it for a few day elevate and ice and then start all over again. I get most of the pain and swelling around my ankle area and usually disappear when I elevate and ice. Reading some of the other blogs it seem a common occurrence to get swelling and slight pain around ankle area and sometimes its on going for up to a year.<BR/><BR/>I’ve got a heap of questions to ask my Doc at my next appointment on the 17th Nov. I'm beginning to think he must have cut off about 2 inches of my tendon it feels so bloody tight.<BR/><BR/>I'm still doing hydrotherapy. I’ve progressed to single leg calf raises and walking lunges. It’s amazing how the buoyancy of the water gives you a bit of confidence; because once I’m on dry land I can only just manage double leg calf raises. <BR/> <BR/>So you ran a mile "I’m impressed" and the Crossfit seems like an awesome work out!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Week 11 yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeee <BR/><BR/>Happy Healing paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-15080400410760015202008-10-28T18:03:00.000-07:002008-10-28T18:03:00.000-07:00paul r, Congrats on Week 10! It seemed so far awa...paul r, <BR/><BR/>Congrats on Week 10! It seemed so far away at Week 2! <BR/><BR/>I'm at a slight plateu as well, although I did manage a slow run with 4 200 meter runs today. Wow! was I weak in the foot! Like you said, it looks like I'm running in hot sand! <BR/><BR/>I get the same tenderness, tightness and swelling; especially near the end of the day. Rest and ice help me recover from it. The mornings are fine, except for that first step in the morning. <BR/><BR/>I figure I'll wear one boot and my running shoe at work for awhile. I like your "highlights" post at the end. The Doberman comment had me at a full laugh! <BR/><BR/>cscoc_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-63103203407320074832008-10-28T06:41:00.000-07:002008-10-28T06:41:00.000-07:00Hi c sco I’m week 10 today.I have continued with e...Hi c sco <BR/><BR/>I’m week 10 today.<BR/><BR/>I have continued with exercises given by physio but seem to have hit a bit of a plateau. My ROM is improving but tendon and the inner ankle is still very tight, tender and nearly always swollen.<BR/>I seem to be getting more swelling since returning to work part time 4hrs per day wearing socks and work boots.<BR/>I hear what you’re saying, sat at a desk staring at a computer is driving me mad. <BR/><BR/>I’m still wearing training shoes as much as possible but I still have to have some padding on my heel to stop the incision rubbing on shoe which is still very tender <BR/> <BR/>I have been doing lots of Thera band work, squats, stretching and this week started with the wobble board, focusing on balance and ankle rotation. I’m still doing Hydrotherapy in the pool twice a week, but I’m starting to get a little bit bored. It’s helping with my recovery and ROM but doesn’t do much for my fitness; I would rather be in the gym working up a sweat. <BR/><BR/>The problem you had whilst walking, rolling your foot to the outside, I had the same problem until my pyhiso picked up on it and started tapping my foot which made my foot rotate inwards, seems to help with the heel toe walking pattern.<BR/><BR/>I tried a bit of run well a chase after my dog who had just helped himself to the washing. I took about 4 or 5 steps running on my heel, my wife couldn't stop laughing, she said it look like I was running on hot sand.<BR/><BR/>HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: <BR/><BR/>ROM is improving <BR/>I’m sleeping a bit better <BR/>I’m only walking with a slight limp<BR/>I’ve increased my leg press to 100 kilo’s for 10 reps<BR/>I can do standing calf raises with both feet {But I wouldn’t say it was easy, slight pain} <BR/>I had one day without any swelling<BR/>I’m in week 10 post op<BR/>My 7 month old Dobermann dug minimal holes and didn't rip any plants out of the garden<BR/><BR/>Happy healing paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-64261668739480211342008-10-20T19:57:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:57:00.000-07:00Hey paul, I'm laughing because of the duck walk. ...Hey paul, <BR/><BR/>I'm laughing because of the duck walk. When I start getting ahead of myself and speed up, I regress back to the "toe pointed out flat footed duck walk!" <BR/><BR/>Sounds like your progress is going nicely still after the issue with the incision site. <BR/><BR/>And...you're right about dress shoes! Ouch! Running shoes tend to be shoe of choice right now! <BR/><BR/>Keep on healin'! And beach??...I forget it's the beginning of summer down under. We might get snow tonight in the Denver, Colorado area. Beach sounds good!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-52172622045750302762008-10-19T05:51:00.000-07:002008-10-19T05:51:00.000-07:00Hi c sco,Well, what’s been happening this week in ...Hi c sco,<BR/><BR/>Well, what’s been happening this week in sunny Australia. No more duck walk I'm now walking with a slight limp. If I have a real good warm up on the bike I can walk normally, but 'G' my ankle and Achilles feels so tight. I have to really concentrate on walking with a normal stride pattern otherwise I start walking too fast and its back to the duck walk. I had 2 physio sessions and 2 Hydrotherapy sessions this week plus my own gym and cardio workouts. I find the Hydrotherapy really good, I do lots of lunges, squats, calf raises and stretching, this has improved my ROM but it feels so bloody tight around my ankle and Achilles area. My surgeon said this would happen because he had to remove a piece of the damaged tendon and pull it really tight to re- attach it but I suppose I'm only at week 9. Reading some of the other blog sites, some ATR sufferers aren’t even FWB at 9 weeks. <BR/>I have been feeling pretty good this week so I even had a night out with the boys from work for a meal and a few beers, my wife said I deserved it, but I won’t be doing that for a while standing up all night with dress shoes on didn't help, my ankle and foot were like a balloon when I got home. <BR/>I even took the dog for a walk on the beach today, walked for about 40 minutes in the water, not very fast but it felt really good and not much swelling.<BR/><BR/>Happy healing back to you paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-58045999246052880532008-10-14T08:21:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:21:00.000-07:00Hey paul r, Sounds like your rehab is progressing ...Hey paul r, <BR/><BR/>Sounds like your rehab is progressing nicely. Your physio will get more aggressive as you get stronger. They're working me pretty hard in PT now, and I'm loving it! <BR/><BR/>Let me know when you progress from the flat footed duck walk to a normal "limp." <BR/><BR/>Rest, elevation and ice. Yes, that's still part of my routine as well. <BR/><BR/>Happy healing back to you!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-75533579354261013432008-10-12T20:38:00.000-07:002008-10-12T20:38:00.000-07:00Hi mammamia. Very sorry to hear about your Achille...Hi mammamia. <BR/><BR/>Very sorry to hear about your Achilles rupture. Luckily, there is plenty of support out there from others going through the same injury. I...like you...have surfed several blogs and websites looking for help when it comes to the long road of recovery with this type of injury. I hate to say it, but you just joined...what I feel...is an exclusive club! <BR/><BR/>As far as cardio...I did nothing for the first couple of weeks. I just wanted to keep my leg up and iced. Plus, I didn't want to risk another rupture, so I took it easy. Once I was in the boot, I started back with upperbody and abs. That's all I could do. I actually hated to see people running outdoors...it drove me crazy! It still drives me nuts! <BR/><BR/>When the doctor gave me approval for weight bearing in the boot, I immediately started riding an indoor bicycle very slowly with the boot on. That was my start back into the cardio world. I'm now on my mountain bike taking it easy on paved trails, but I'm out of the boot and can wear my cycling shoes. <BR/><BR/>I gained 9 pounds over the course of the injury, but I should shed them pretty quickly when my body gets used to the cardio demands again. <BR/><BR/>You have 4-children. You're a runner and a tennis player. Although it will take time, you will get back in shape just like you did after having your children. Although this injury is very tough mentally, you will make it through. Once physical therapy starts and you begin to take your first steps again, you're smile will light up the room. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there mamma! <BR/><BR/>csco<BR/><BR/>P.S. look at getting a knee scooter. It helps tremendously around the house and the outdoors. Pushing that and walking on crutches kept some of my cardio alive.c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-4121445559725770132008-10-12T19:51:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:51:00.000-07:00I am 12 days post rupture and starting to go stir ...I am 12 days post rupture and starting to go stir crazy about the lack of exercise. Is there anything you did for a cardio workout? I have been told I can't put any weight on my foot for 10 more weeks. For now upper body weights and sit ups is all I can do. I too am a runner but ruptured while playing tennis. I have 4 children at home ages 18 months up to 9. I'm going to continue reading the rest of your posts, thanks for the info.MammaMiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08650118536668532630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-56627334237185024292008-10-09T03:29:00.000-07:002008-10-09T03:29:00.000-07:00Great news on your follow-up report no boot, doesn...Great news on your follow-up report no boot, doesn’t it feel good?<BR/>6 weeks of physio/re-hab and then you could be back to fighting fires 'awesome' <BR/>Video of Misti Mae Treanor, poor darling, I felt her pain.<BR/>Each day incision is getting better. Went to physio today, she did a bit of ROM, light massaging but nothing aggressive she doesn't want to do too much until I’ve had my follow up appointment next Monday 13th and she gets the approval from my surgeon.<BR/>Leg was a bit saw today especially around the incision and ankle area. <BR/>The heel pain you mentioned I used to get a few pins and needle and numbness on my heel when I first started weight bearing, but now I just get the odd swelling numbness around ankle/tendon and incision area. A friend of mine is a podiatrist and he said a lot of the pain/swelling is due to a buildup of oedema fluid and collagen around the incision area and will slowley go away over the weeks. Plenty of massaging, rest and ice. It seems to be the highlight of my day rest, elevation and ice <BR/><BR/>Happy healing paul rPaul Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150979273116728775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554505276684912391.post-28850169893962741712008-10-07T13:27:00.000-07:002008-10-07T13:27:00.000-07:00Hey paul, You probably read my post about the doc ...Hey paul, <BR/><BR/>You probably read my post about the doc telling me no more boot! So, you're probably good without your boot. Just check with your doctor. <BR/>It feels soooo good to be walking without the boot. No more sweat or smell emanating out of the thing! Let me know how you deal with the heel pain though. I'm interested in hearing any tips about it. <BR/><BR/>Happy healing to you!c_scohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508614104767987906noreply@blogger.com