Achilles Tendon Rupture | 4 weeks post op, learning to walk again, EVENup shoe lift - Part 8
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- With 4 weeks post op I am walking again in my boot! SO EXCITING. My doctor recommended I get the EVENup shoe lift to use the next few weeks while I begin walking again which has been an interesting experience.
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Alexa, came across your channel again, just wanted to make sure to say thank you. At week 6-7 post-op, I was able to start walking no boot, and driving. Now at week 10, pretty much do everything.. heel lifts, walk at 4-5mph on the treadmill on an incline and contracting my calf really hard doing weighted heel lifts. Everyone tells me they can't see a limp, but I can feel it plus some minor swelling still... I've been training twice a day on the bike against heavy resistance..... honestly, your videos kept me so motivated and were very positive,......thank you!!!!!!!
yooo you're so welcome and I'm SO happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing this update 🥲
Incredible progress and it sounds like you've been putting in the work too. Keep going! 💪
I’m on week 6. I got on the elliptical ( 🤫) two days ago. I’m desperate to be mobile again.
@@Tomes23 Ahh -- well just be careful! 😣
I got the even-up based on the recommendation. It's been super helpful to keep my body more in balance.
Hi Alexa, I’m 4 weeks post op and have found your videos very motivational! I visit you videos weekly to see where I’m at by comparison. Everyone’s journey is different and appreciate your story. I was cast free at 13 days post op and placed in a neutral boot. Took my first weight bearing steps day 17 and managed stairs day 21 then ditched the crutches! Your videos have help me immensely and are the closest to my own recovery. Thank you 🙏
Aweee I'm so happy to hear it! And it's great to hear you were able to get cast free around day 13. I haven't heard a lot of people be in a cast for such a short period of time and then into a neutral boot.
Wishing you the best with the rest of your recovery. You got this 💪
igual yo , desde el dia 2 use la bota tipo walker, ya iniciando la semana 3 caminado, operacion abierta de rotura total de tendon de aquiles
I bought some boot/shoe covers to help with the outdoor grime that ends up on my aircast boot. I also wipe my boot down before putting the boot cover on.
It’s so interesting to see how different everyone’s recovery is. I’m 6 weeks post op and still can barely walk even with the crutches lol. But your series has been so helpful to follow. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Totally agree, it's been interesting to hear everyone stories. Glad mine has been helpful!
I partially ruptured my achilles a couple weeks ago and am currently counting down the days for my boot- the thought of walking again is both scary and exciting- best wishes with your recovery!
ooh partially ruptured! Hopefully your recovery is quicker than us with the full rupture. Wishing you the best with your recover, you got this 💪
Same. I absolutely HATE the cast and being immobile, but I'm nervous to start walking.
The even up works as it should. Ask me how I know. I have had 3 surgeries on my ankle in the past year. Including a complete ankle replacement.
I ordered my evenup from Amazon and it made a huge difference.
Even up is a MUST have and DEFINITELY looks dorky. Thanks for another great tip!!
absolutely!!
I’m week two post op your videos are so nice to have as a reference
Heeey, yay - I am so glad to hear. Wishing you a good recovery as well 💪
Good to see this mine is 6 weeks no weight bearing 😢
thank you for this series 🥺❤
I am following your series of videos which are wonderful giving hope to hopeless
Awe so happy to hear!
My husband is almost 2 weeks postpartum after surgery, surgery is next week hope he can get the cast off and maybe be back in the boot 🤔… we plan a cruise months ago and supposed to go next month, I’m not sure how it’s going to go but he didn’t want to cancel it
Yeah… I'm sure that's a tough decision! Cruise ships have got to be pretty accessible so if you did decide to go - I Hope it's a good expereince!
I fully ruptured and GP in netherlands misdiognised saying nothing happened so i strained it further for 2 weeks even driving heavy car. I came to India to show to an expert n experienced Orthopedic surgeon who on a touche said Achilles tendon torn and asked MRI which showed 6.8 cm fully torn . Immediate surgery. Niw 3 weeks post surgery. Counting days for cast removal. Your videos guiding me in advance which dr yet to advise on rehabilitation. Thanks a ton!
Ahhh dang, that's quite the story 😣 So glad you're finally getting things fixed. I'm sending you good wishes for a smooth recovery 💪
I appreciate your video
Hello Alexa, thanks for creating these videos. I was hooping and I fully ruptured my left achilles(upside is I can still drive). At first I was really down about the whole situation but after your videos, they really helped me feel better about the whole thing. I'm 5 weeks post op and have an appointment with my doctor in 3 days. My doctor said I can start walking on the boot a few days before my appointment. Did you feel any pain walking on the boot at first? How tight did you have the boot?
Awe so glad you found my videos and they have been helpful for you! Exciting that you will be walking again soon 🎉 I don't remember having any pain as I was walking. Maybe a little sore if I walked too much but the boot really protects it. I was most sore once the boot came off and I had to learn to walk again. I kept the boot tight enough so it wouldnt fall off but not too tight that it would be uncomfortable. I think you;ll be able to tell if it feels too tight and you can loosen it a bit. Wishing you the best! LMK if anything else comes up you'd want to talk through.
Shoes are definitely something I want to treat myself to, but I think I'm going to hold out for the NoBull Neon Pink Trainer+ once they restock my size, and once I can wear those at the gym. However, a purchase I made early was dresses with pockets! I couldn't pull pants over my cast anyway, and I needed to carry at least my phone around. Then I got straps for my phone case and I wear it on my neck. Might keep that after, I've gotten really used to it!
ohhh that's some good advice too! Love a good dress with pockets 💁♀️ I was living in my short leggings for most of this injury 😅
Hi Alexa,
I am week 5 post op. How did you train yourself to put 50% of weight on both legs? Im trying to wean off the crutches, but mentally I'm so scared to put more weight on the injured foot. I'm still waiting for PT availability, but I just want to start walking without my crutches! I am so impatient! I just purchased the Evenup shoe leveler, so I am excited for that. Anyways, I love your videos and it's been giving me guidance
Hello hello! omg well congrats on getting as far as you have! Hmm trying to think back, I think because I was doing a lot of ROM throughout the day, my leg was feeling like it was starting to strengthen. It's definitely a huge mental challenge though 😣 When my doctor told me to just walk on my leg after 7 weeks post op I kind of just did it - very slowly of course but it somehow just worked all fine! I probably felt confident being in the office with him and the team as well.
I also had to wait a bit to get in with my PT, I was so excited to start! It's so, so important to try and stay patient though as well. Since Ive been walking again around 7 weeks post op, the recovery has been SO SLOW. Like I can't even describe it. I heard people say how slow it was, but being in it is a whole other weird challenge.
So glad you got the EVENup! I hope it works well for you 🙂
I've got some more achilles videos coming again soon now that I'm about 3.5 months post op. Feel free to leave me any more comments if you have questions or want to connect.
Wishing you the best with your recovery!
Hi! I'm so happy to find your channel!
I'm 1 mo after the surgery, and I'm not able to put any weight! I can put 10kg! I'am very worried that something is wrong, because everyone I see is already walking 1 mo after the surgery :/
My doctor told me that is ok, but...
Hi!! I'm so glad you found my channel as well. What I've learned is that there are so many different experience with this injury and surgery depending on which doctor you choose for the procedure and where you live in the world. Some people are put in a cast for a month post-op; while others like myself are put in a splint for a week and then a boot from there on out. Some people go have heel raises in their boot to control their movement and others (like myself) used a boot with hinges. That all to say, the road to recovery is a long one for us all and we may have different paths to get there but as long as we are working with our health care professionals, everything will work itself out. If you are concerned about rapid weight gain, I definitely recommend bringing this up with your doctor and see how they can help advise. I personally tried various ways to safely stay active during this injury and I did prioritize it. Feel free to leave more comments if you have any other thoughts or concerns but for now, I'm wishing you a smooth recovery! 💪
Love your positivity! Going to week 6 post op A.T. Ruptured. Thank you for all the vids. So inspiring.
Awe thank you!! So glad you've bee enjoying the videos. Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
I'm envious of your situation. I'm 4.5 weeks post-op, but still required by my Dr to be non-weight bearing until 6 weeks, then only partial weight bearing until 8 weeks post op. I have been doing range of motion PT (very limited movements just like you had). I started these at week 2 after my soft cast was removed, but I do not feel like my range of motion has improved much in these 2.5 weeks. Did you feel like your range of motion was slow to improve initially? Also, did you ever feel your operated tendon and it felt extra bulky and tight? I understand the tightness, which is why I don't have the flexibility, but my operated tendon feels like it's twice the size of the tendon in my good leg. They didn't need to borrow any tendon for my repair. Just curious if you had this experience, too. Thanks for these videos!
oh dang… yeah that seems like a lot of time non-weight bearing compared to me. It seems like more of the up to date protocol call for early weigh bearing but it's possible your tear was really bad and they want to make super sure that it's connected and healed before you put weight on it.
The early ROM helped get me some motion but ever since I started PT at around the 7-8 week mark, it was clear my motion was VERY limited. The first month of PT was brutal. Learning to actually walk again and gain flexibility was a long road.
Currently, my operated tendon is still quite bulky and has a lot of scar tissue around it. They didn't borrow any tendon for my repair either - from my understanding it's natural build up scar tissue since your leg went into emergency mode to try and protect it. It's a long process to get it back in order which I can tell will be a while for me. Hope this is helpful and so glad to hear the videos are helpful for you!
My surgery is wed next week. I’m afraid of being put to sleep 😢
Ugh, I feel you. Hope surgery went well though! 2 weeks later means, yay! You did it 💪
@@HelloImAlexa I did the thing!! 7 days in. I get my hard cast Monday
@@hebrewhammer8571 yayyy! so glad to hear it. Hope that next phase goes smoothly as well 🙂
@@HelloImAlexain week 4. I’m in a hard cast till week 6. Can’t wait to get in a boot
Did you have heel lifts in your boot? I just started 50% WBAT but it’s really awkward with the heel lifts and honestly a smidge painful. I have PT on Wednesday so I’ll be sure to ask there but wondered what your experience had been. I started WBAT 4 days ago. I have like spasms and heel and knee pain. I can also feel my tendon. Not like painfully but it’s definitely getting worked.
Hiii! My boot did not have heel lifts. My boot had a crank on the side that the doctor would move to position my foot at different angles. I dont remember finding that part uncomfortable but it was definitely in a different position than neutral. Hoping you can get things sorted with your PT so you can feel more comfortable in the boot!
Hey! I am also also partial weight bearing with the heel wedges and am finding the heel wedges decently painful. I almost feel like the wedges make it more uncomfortable because they are hard and not very "foot-shaped". I have three wedges and am removing one wedge every three weeks per the PT protocol. I found wearing a very thick sock did help though so you can try that. The more I work with weight bearing the more I get used to it and my PT told me that with each wedge getting removed it will become more comfortable. Something to look forward to! Just wanted to shoot you a message and let you know you arnt the only one having that experience. Good luck with your recovery!!
@@akirch9 thanks so much for this! I really am grateful that we all can share and support one another during this intense recovery! You’re so right. I’m not at 6 weeks post op and am weight bearing as tolerated. The pain I was initially feeling at the start of weight bearing has subsided and I’m more and more used to the awkwardness of the wedges. I start removing a wedge next week. I’m feeling great today. My PT said my ROM and ankle movement is right where he wants it to be and I’m progressing well. This is truly a mental push more than the pain. Im glad to hear you are feeling better as well. We got this!
Hi! Did you get a complete rupture open surgery? My doctor told me 6 weeks of non weight bearing and then 6 weeks of partial bearing to only start PT after that. But seeing you walking so soon, i will ask him about an early weight bearing option.
I had a complete rupture and I had surgery but I was not awake during it. Definitely ask -- hope it goes well for you!
did you have any issues initially walking normally with the boot? im at week 5 (non-operative) and ive started weight bearing and walking without the boot. but i have found i walk awkwardly with a hobble, with the boot foot pointed outwards instead of walking more naturally heel to toe. just wondering if you started working heel to toe naturally from the beginning or worked your way towards it
Hi there! Omg yesss, it was SO hard when I started walking on my own without the boot… I took my first step without the boot at 7 weeks post op so it looks like you may have been a little bit ahead of me which is interesting!
It definitely took me quite a while to learn how to walk again, heel to toe - I almost want to say it took a good month. That part of my recovery was definitely a challenging part of it and it felt VERY slow but keep working on it and it will come. For me, I worked me my PT a lot on this for skill, strengthening, and stretching.
LMK if you have any other questions and GOOD LUCK 💪
@@HelloImAlexa sorry that was a typo on my part i meant im just starting full weight bearing walking with the boot, not without the boot. it feels awkward or uncomfortable naturally heel to toe naturally in the boot, and i end up doing more of a shuffle. just curious if you had a similar encounter or if perhaps it is just something psychological
@@Villa610Nova Gotchaaa, gotcha. Hmm, from what I remember yes the boot does feel award and its large but it wasn't unbearable to try and walk heel to toe, you just kind of rock with it. I also used the EVENup and platform shoes on my other foot to get me at the same level height wise and that made it feel more comfortable.
did you have wedges in your boot at this point in the video?
I actually never had wedges! My boot was at neutral by this point though
Hi, great video. When you started wearing this, did you have any wedges in your boots? If so, how many? Thanks
Hi there, my boot never had wedges. It had a crank that moved my foot into position instead. My moved into neutral pretty quickly though, I share about when this happens in my timeline video -- hope that helps!
@@HelloImAlexa Hi, oh thanks, similar to what I have. I’m using a VacoPed and in week 3, so will gradually move down, still a long way to go - thanks for the heads up, your videos are really useful 👍
How did you do this I’m so afraid (my doctor) he asked me to ditch the crutches and
scooter and I can’t leave the crutches
I ditched the crutches for the first time at my doctors office so I felt safe in the regard. My leg (and my mind?) just seemed ready, I'm not sure how else to put it.
@@HelloImAlexa That makes sense, if the MD approves it you feel more comfortable. I think I’ll need to work on it. Thank you for responding I appreciate it eases my mind. 💗🙏
hey Alexa, just a question, did you have wedges in your boot while you were walking or was your foot flat?
Hello! I never had wedges in my boot -- it was mechanical and my doctor locked it in place at different positions throughout. I was at neutral / normal walking position (which I think would mean 0 wedges) at around 2 weeks post-op. Check out my full timeline PDF on my website for all my milestones!
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I wish 4 weeks I'm going on 3 months and not walking yet without assistance 😕
awe dang i'm sorry -- you'll get there!
Hi Alexa , Hope you are well 😃, Thanks for your great videos, Yesterday i started the forth week after surgery and i removed the cast and the wires and the doctor asked me to use the walking boot and the crutches together and the walking boot set to be 110 degree ,so if i will put my leg on the ground toe will touch it first, My question is while walking with the walking boot and the crutches your toe was touching the ground first or your heel ? and was it hurting a little bit ?
Hi! So glad these videos have been helpful for you :) I honestly never walked with my boot and crutches. My doctor had me from non-weight bearing to walking with the boot, no in between.
When I was walking in the boot I would step heel to toe as much as possible - that is the natural way we walk after all, it's just bulkier and a diff experience with a big boot on.
Pain is typical throughout but if it becomes unbearable or you are uncertain I would definitely call the doctor and ask them what they think!
No sure if that's helpful at all but hopefully some of it is. Wishing you a smooth recovery!
Thanks so much for your reply 😊
Hello! Idk if you keep up on this, I am about 5 weeks post-op, right Achilles tear, playing basketball as well… and I am having a tough time trusting my Achilles/foot to even start walking without crutches in my boot. How did you get started? I feel like my foot feels weird when I put all my weight on it.
Hello! Yes, I do still check comments regularly :)
Hmmm, well definitely don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with by yourself. For me, I walked for the first time without crutches in my boot with my doctor present in the same room as me. That's how I got started and then I walked out of my appointment and walked for the next number of weeks in my boot until it was time for that to come off and try walking without it.
I recommend setting up another time with your doctor or a PT to have them guide you through this so you don't feel along and so you can ask them specific questions as it relates to your case. Hope that helps and wishing you the best!
Hi Alexa.
My name is Vasile. I ruptured my achilles tendon few days ago and i was thinking if i can avoid surgery. I have a complete ruptured tendon and my concern is that i will not recover 100% without surgery. What do you think? Can i recover without surgery?
Hi there, I am not a doctor but from my understanding you can recover from a full rupture with and without surgery. There are different pros and cons to the two paths you could take so I recommend asking a medical professional about these two options and what they are. Wishing you a smooth recovery!
Hi Alexa! I'm week 6 post OP and my experience has been a little different as I was just taken out of my cast today and placed into the boot. I wanted to ask you if it was hard or super stiff for you to first move your foot up & down (Waving motion) when you first had the cast removed?
It's like I try to move it, but nothing really happens lol .I'm guessing it's because I was 6 weeks in the cast without any ROM
Oh dang… yeah mine was really stiff but I definitely was able to move it! I assume since your surgeon's protocol sounds much more conservative and had you in the cast for such a long time that your muscles have gotten much stiffer and have a lot of learning to do. Nothing you can't get better at with time! Hope that helps and wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
@@HelloImAlexa Thank you for your kindness and awesome content! Watching your videos along with a couple of others have helped me tremendously with peace of mind and knowing that I'm not alone in this. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Hi Alexa, I on my cast walking boot for day 2.
I like to know how often I need to wear the boot or just wear when I need to walk with it?
Can I do physio workout with the boot or without it?
Thanks I’m advance
Hi there! I am not a doctor nor your doctor so you should consult with an expert to determine what you should do. You can watch more of the videos in my series to learn what I did to answer your questions and I hope the videos are helpful for you and help you ask better questions to your health care providers.Wishing you the best!
working on it. understand thanks @@HelloImAlexa
Hey there Alexa, I’m curious to know if you had any wedges left in your boot at this point in time. I’m waiting to get cleared for full weight bearing at my 6 week ortho appointment (currently coming up on 5 weeks) and I’m not sure if I should be at neutral yet.
TECHNICALLY I’m already there but just curious where you were at 4 weeks.
Hi there! I actually never had wedges. My boot had a gear system that would lock into place at the position I needed for healing. At 2 weeks post-op my doctor moved my boot into the neutral position which I believe would mean zero wedges for the sort of boot you're referring to (but I'm not 100% sure since I didnt use that kind of boot!).
That said, I'd recommend asking your medical team before removing any wedges because they are monitoring your injury and have you on a specific protocol. You can always use my story to ask them better questions. Hope that helps!
@@HelloImAlexa perfect! Thanks! Yeah I was just curious. We’ve been removing a wedge per week but wasn’t sure when you hit neutral. Thanks again for your entire series! I both love and hate how our stories aligned 😅
30 y/o female playing competitive rec volleyball. Got hurt during a late night game. Also engaged to be married within the next year and start family planning right after…
I just wanted to play my sport!! 🤣😭
Anyway congrats on the married and mommy life! 🥰🥰
@@erynlee9321 omggg wild!! Glad we can relate with all the life things happening. Getting pregnant during recovery was definitely unique to any other story I had found online. Wishing you the best! Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat though anything.
Hi Alexa, do u rem having pain still after u changed to boot? Wanted to check out whether is it normal to haf pain while on and off the boot. I'm currently at week 4.
Hi there! There's definitely lots of pain and stiffness throughout this injury. If anything feels like its becoming unbearable I definitely recommend chatting with your doctor. I took Tylenol a bunch early on as well! Oh, and icing can help too.
@@HelloImAlexa Great to see your reply =) Thanks for your reassurance. I was very paranoid about whether I hurt my tendon or did I rupture it.. as I was walking more in the boot. The more I walk the more painful it is.. I did not have a fall or hit anything. Stitches in the tendon should be tight I hope. I'm glad to know that pain is expected throughout. Will try some painkillers as recommended.
I’m 6 weeks and finally neutral and weight bearing. Does your Achilles feel tight when you first started walking? I have this weird limp
Omg yesss so right at first. And I definitely walked with a limo for quite a while. First month+ of PT was tough 😤
@@HelloImAlexa thank you for replying! Your content is so helpful!
Hey, I hope this isnt a dumb question but I'm almost at the 4-week mark and will get into a boot soon! I was wondering were you able to walk with the evenups with wedges in the walking boot without crutches? or is it only doable without crutches cause your foot is at neutral in that walking boot currently!
No dumb questions! My boot didn't have "wedges" so just noting that. I wore the EVENup exclusively when walking with the boot and when my boot was set to "neutral"
I never used EVENup with crutches although I'm sure you could try it out if you are easing into walking - if I am getting the questions correctly!
@@HelloImAlexa Thank you so much Alexa! I appreciate it
hi did/do you get over the mental block ? like my body keeps putting only half weight on my boot side and I'm hopping with my other side to catch up 😫😫😫 also my evenup, it's either taller than my boot or shorter depending on which level I use 😭
Awe dang, I'm sorry. If you're struggling I'd recommend trying to work more closely with your doctor or PT to get you more comfortable with it. Lean on the people in your life to help you through it 💪
Hey,
Im in week 2 cast. Next week im going to get my boot. At what time you could drive again and can you out on a pants with the boot?
Hi there, I was driving again once I was out of my boot at 7 weeks post-op. I only wore shorts, leggings, and dresses while wearing the boot. I think jeans may have been uncomfortable but sweatpants maybe could have worked but you'd probably need to pull them outside of the boot. Hope that helps!
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Hey jus got done with my week 4 check up and they put my foot almost all the Way down but then It started to sting...I got scared tbh lol..then they jus left it where it was comfortable at. Was jus wondering if it stung for u? And how far did they put ur foot down? Sorry for the random questions btw
Random questions are fine! Not sure I remember a stinging feeling but it's definitely been consistently sore. Actually in the evening, my foot would get bothered and it would feel sort of numb and maybe it was sort of stinging from time to time. I thought it was from the blood pressure in my leg, I found when I would put my foot off the bed it would help make the feeling stop 😅 Anyway, I think a lot of it is totally normal, your leg just went through a lot! If you're worried at all def ask your doctor. Wishing you the best! LMK if there's anything else you want to chat through.
@@HelloImAlexa I purchased the EvenUp but it was a bust. It kept flipping on my foot and was a trip hazard. Now going back and watching your video I realize that you really didn't love it either and maybe that's why you were buying the platform tennis shoes? Did you really use it for any length of time? It comes with three pieces of foam so you can adjust the height that you need but they just kept on slipping apart when I walked. Ultimately I sent it back.
@@georgiageocachinggirls2168 Hello, hello! Ahh shoot, sorry to hear that. I never had that issue with the EvenUp but yeah I ended up preferring using a platform shoe more instead. I would use my EvenUp just at home (so it was always clean) and then would switch into my platform shoe when going outside. I used both the EvenUp and my platform shoe/s during the full duration of wearing my boot while being cleared to walk. I believe this was from between weeks 4-8 post op (so about 1 month). This was per the protocol set by my doctor, It seems like people sometimes are in their boot longer than I was but I think you could expect a minimum of 1 month needing some sort of elevated support. Hope that helps!
For your boot, at the 4 week mark post-op, do you still have the heel lifts in there? I still have 2 heel lifts in mine, im 3.5 weeks post op. I’m not sure when to take them out, my next follow up appt is at the 6 week mark
So with my boot, I actually never had any heel lifts! The boot I was wearing had a way to adjust it from the outside which would lock into place.
Did your doctor say anything about taking them out at your last appointment? If you’re not sure, definitely call them to ask! Otherwise if you’re seeing a PT maybe they could help advise you.
@@HelloImAlexa Ah I see about the adjustment function on your boot to lock into place a specific angle. So my 1st follow up appointment @ 2 weeks post-op, I actually met with a Physician Assistant. Wasn't my Dr that did surgery, The PA just said do ROM exercises, ankle pumps, and don't do anything too aggressive. I was disappointed it was just a very vague follow up plan. So I've just been searching on CZcams for rehab exercises. Definitely good recommendation to just reach out to them and ask if there's anything else I could be doing. I haven't been seeing PT yet. The Dr hasn't recommended one so far. My 2nd follow up appointment will be at 6 weeks post-op on 7/19/22. The PA stated at the time, I'll be able to walk without the boot and without crutches. For your rehab plan, for the 4-5 weeks post-op, and exercises you did during that time for you that you can share?
How many heel lifts did you start off with Michael?
My doctor put in 3 but I’ve seen ppl usually start with 4. I’m 2.2 weeks post op. I’m to remove one at week 4.
@@arim5045 I started off with 2 heel lifts. Wow 4 heel lifts, that's some high lift. That sounds about right above removing 1 at 4 weeks. I've read in other articles first heel lift to be removed within 4-5 weeks. Good luck on rest of recovery!
In 2 days will be week 3 for me...I’m feeling perfectly fine now but I’m getting worried jus a bit lol cause every now n then I feel tiny bit of throbbing in my leg..it’s not painful or nothing like that...I jus wanted to see if u experienced that during ur healing?
Hi there!! Yay, just about 3 weeks post op that's great. I dont remember having the throbbing issue but just through the comments I've received on these videos, I think a lot of people experience strange sensations like that and seems totally normal and fine. If you are concerned at all - I definitely asking your doctor!
Wish I could help more on that but wishing you the best with your recovery 💪
I am almost 4 weeks post op from complete rupture. I am still non weight bearing and in a splint. I get a boot at my next appointment next week but I was wondering if anyone has experienced a "falling asleep" feeling in their leg when its not elevated for a period of time. It feels like a circulation issue.
Hi Shannon. Yes, I am almost at week 3 and still get numbness in my foot and heal area after it’s not elevated for about an hour or so. Getting it back up feels really good after that. My foot is still dealing with some left over nerve block and I was worried but was told this actually is something that can happen.
Hi Alexa I’m almost 3 weeks post op and I just started to remove a wedge from air cast boot. I’ll start physio in the next days.
I didn’t have any pain at all since operation, and I’m quite confident with foot since I start walking without crutches (partially) after like 10 days since operation.
When did you remove your boot and start walking normally, no physical activities thou?? I’m asking cause I’m a cabin crew and need to get back to work.
Hello!! That's amazing that you haven't been experiencing pain post-operation. I share about this is another one of my videos but I was walking with the boot starting at week 4 (this video) and then started walking on my own without the boot after week 7. For me, that's when I started PT (physio) and started to truly learn to walk again. You need to still be very careful once the boot is off so if you're around crowds of people you could consider wearing the boot a few weeks past during those times as well. Sounds like you're well into having a smooth recovery - that's great! 💪
@@HelloImAlexa Thanks for the reply and all the useful information you shared! God bless you!! ❤️🙏
How bout work boot lololol
You don’t have to sleep with the boot lol😅
That's not the guidance I was given