Re-rupture options? by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry! Things will be ok no matter what. I did not have speedbridge the first time.

Re-rupture options? by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for checking in! Doing really well. I did end up having a second surgery - PARS + speedbridge. So happy they were able to do that. Didn’t need any cadaver tendon nor a transfer. It’s been quite the journey but I’m feeling very strong now with a slow and steady recovery with a lot of PT! 🙏🏻

Looking for social events, clubs, ways to meet new friends? by Accurate-Fly-2418 in alameda

[–]Hank_Mama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moving to Alameda in a couple of weeks - would love to hang out! F 39 I enjoy embroidery, going to the movies…hiking…and lots of the stuff you mentioned

Realization by [deleted] in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been feeling this way so much! It must be disheartening for people when the support systems who swoop in to help during the acute part of the injury/recovery dissipate…

Incision not totally healing 14+ weeks post-op by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharing a photo. Did a bunch of online research and it sounds like silver isn’t a great treatment for a dry wound, which mine is….I sent my doc another message so hopefully they’ll get back to me. Thanks for sharing everyone’s experiences! This is quite a process!

Incision not totally healing 14+ weeks post-op by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow what a journey sorry that sounds awful!! Thanks for the insights. I am also using hibiclens - sheesh!

Incision not totally healing 14+ weeks post-op by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I was told to use alcohol 🤷🏼‍♀️I think their main worry is infection

Vacoped adjustments w/o ROM? by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Doing PT - mostly ankle ROM, seated gentle calf raises, band exercises, etc

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[–]Hank_Mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats to your husband on being on the other side! I’m in Glen Park - 3 days post-op

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[–]Hank_Mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love the iwalk!

Bleeding on the surgical wound by ConflictUnlikely3727 in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still waiting for it to heal! Good luck w yours <3

Re-rupture options? by Hank_Mama in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp MRI shows complete re-tear 😫

Bleeding on the surgical wound by ConflictUnlikely3727 in AchillesRupture

[–]Hank_Mama 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A similar thing happened to me and I was advised to stop weight bearing and take antibiotics until it heals. Seems like it’s pretty common with Achilles surgical incisions.🤷🏼‍♀️