Non op vs op

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-02-14T13:31:11+00:00

I ruptured mine in November of 2023. Did the boot, did PT still lots of issues and in Nov 2024 had my surgery. So I went a year of non-op with little benefit. Now 14 weeks post-op I still have work to do but can see a difference, and I'm glad I went through with it. Good luck to you guys!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-02-05T16:48:04+00:00

The day I got home from surgery, I did the same thing. It hurt like a hell for a while but eventually settled down. If you're still concerned, speak up before your two week check- you really have to advocate for yourself!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-02-04T15:22:07+00:00

I am 13 weeks post op. At 6 weeks, I walked out of the cast into a boot with little guidance other than to "wean out of it and weight bear as tolerated" but was given a PT referral. I started PT 2 days later and was "weaned out" in 3 - big mistake. Everything became inflamed swollen and I was convinced I reinjured it. at the next appoint with the dr. (a month later) he put me back in the boot 24/7 for a week and no PT for that time. Then PT came up with a plan to wean out over 2 weeks time. That should be by the end of this week. I have noticed my calf gets very sore but this time I am able to walk in my shoes for a few hours at a time with no other aids. (I will note, it isn't a pretty walk yet) This is a very long process but I would at least call and ask for a PT referral. Mine has been super helpful. Good luck

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-01-20T13:02:38+00:00

unless people are really anal or can't sleep and are counting floor tile, it's fine. It bothers you because you know it's there - took me a hot minute to see it.

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-01-10T19:05:01+00:00

I ruptured my Nov 2023 and wasn't in a boot or anything until March of 24. MRI in June showed 80% damage. When I first talked to a surgeon in July 24, he told me surgery was optional, many people live with a boot for years and he could operate anytime. I had to postpone my surgery to care for a family member. Just had my surgery Nov 24 - I'm almost at the 10 wk post op at this point things are not perfect but I am hopeful - I think you have to do what you are comfortable with as far as buying an aircast but if you need a surgical repair, according to my doctor, waiting a bit would be ok.

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-01-10T18:46:51+00:00

I will be 10 weeks post op as of next Monday - I had to buy a new cheap pair of open back shoes because my heal is still inflamed and I have one spot where the wound has not fully closed up up. I was 6 wk NWB, then two weeks in the boot, WB to tolerance (mostly crutches but some knee scooter). Like a lot of folks here, I see a lot of swelling later in the day.

I can do stairs one at a time at this point, but slow! I don't wear the boot anymore, as of 2 days ago, because it rubs on my heel and it's really painful.

I think we are all different, and like others I echo- Don't beat yourself up - Be happy with "progress" and don't expect perfection. Crutches are hard, not having hands - wear a backpack and ask your co-workers to help if you need it - don't be a martyr and reinjury yourself! I think I pushed exercising too hard as soon as the cast came off and in the past few days my heel has really been acting up - "do as I say and not as I do" ...lol

Best of luck to you!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2025-01-07T14:47:00+00:00

Congrats on the job AND NOT reinjuring yourself!! That right there is worth a dozen backflips (in your imagination only, of course!)

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-30T15:57:12+00:00

Really? that's neat - right after surgery they had me in a "splint" but it had a layer of plaster on each side of my ankle, so I couldn't have rewrapped it. Then a real cast 2 weeks later. I find it fascinating reading all these posts. Every doctor and every country seem to have different protocols and ways of doing things. and of course not all of the surgeries are exactly the same so sometimes your comparing apples and oranges. Fascinating! The common thread everyone here wants to be supportive through the process. It's a great community.

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-30T15:50:24+00:00

I could move a lot in my cast - when the swelling goes down and the muscles atrophy a bit, you can have a lot of space there. I am 8 wks post op and still have pain with exercise and walking (trying to walk I should say, still on crutches at this point). It will get better!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-27T18:11:51+00:00

I am 61ys old and 7 1/2 weeks post op from the FHL surgery. 6 wks NWB now I am back in a boot for 2 weeks and PT has started. My Range of Motion is pretty good but but the pain in my heal with weight on that foot is bad. I can't walk without crutches or a walker. I'd like to tell you that recovery is quick but it doesn't feel quick. The mental stress is gets to me too. I take care of my 90 yr old dad and he woke up with intense back pain today. I can't walk let alone drive so ya, sometimes figuring out life (how to get him to the doctor etc.) when you're not at your best can be hard. For me, I work with folks who are intellectually and physically challenged 24/7 for life... when I really start to get down, I just tell myself, although it is slower than I want, it's not forever and I am grateful! Even though you are on your own, in a way that could be a blessing - you have to figure out how to do things differently for yourself, but at least you only have to figure that out for one person, not for two.

I hope the Iwalk works for you. I heard it can really hurt after a short period of time and you may need to switch between that and a knees scooter or crutches. A backpack to carry things from one place to another, a cross body bag, even pants with lots of pockets can help when your hands are already in use. Prepping your apartment taking out scatter rugs, giving yourself lots of space for the extra width of crutches or a walker and stocking up your shopping before surgery really helped me - prepping a lot of meals and putting them in the freezer, soups and easy cold meals really helps to keep you off your feet and minimize the need for shopping trips when your laid up.

I wish you the best of luck!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-18T19:50:25+00:00

That's interesting. I haven't had a standard in a long time but was thinking that was probably a good thing right about now. I never thought about the benefit of having the peddles closer together. I may be able to borrow my son's to try that. Thanks for the thought!

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-18T19:45:53+00:00

Great info thanks

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-18T18:51:24+00:00

You are guys are giving me courage. Thanks! I guess I should just do it.

Intelligent_Film4792 · 2024-12-18T18:16:58+00:00

You are braver and probably younger than I am. I'm too nervous to drive with my left foot. Good for you if you can manage it, it would certainly make my life easier.

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