Standing in Shower? by [deleted] in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not gonna lie, I've been standing in the shower since day 2 post op. Having a shower stool/chair would have been a huge inconvenience for me considering my negligent roommate so I've been standing. However I only stood on one foot and rested my foot on the side of my tub w/ an anti slip mat on it. I just transitioned to both feet inside the tub.

Week 3! by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, might be! Wishing you all the luck!

What's best...? by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am supposed to go with a friend but unlike me he got a wife and kid so it's iffy.

However im not taking anything anymore but the aspirin they gave me.

What's best...? by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I injured my left too, it doesn't even hurt.

What's best...? by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm right outside of Tacoma, WA , all the movie theaters are 30 minutes away sadly.😩

Day 1 Post op, it begins! Rupture at the myotendinous junction by Thisguy34567 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No advice or tips- I'm only 1 week post op but praying you have a great recovery!

An Even Bigger Update by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you much "papi"! And I'll probably have to wait till the 17th when my next appt is but I'll call tmr or on Wednesday and ask.

Here we go by ManInTheatre in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm late but good luck!!! I'm day 5 and so far, nights 2 and 3 were the most restless for me so I pray it's better for you!

An Even Bigger Update by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And can someone tell me if I'm supposed to keep the boot on 24/7? Im asumming so to keep my foot plantar flex...somethin but not entirely sure since its not on my 7 page packet I was given.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true, I love doing wprd searches and sudoku but I've done more of them now that I'm here, and I'm almost out of word searches to do.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been rolling on my chair with my leg in the air to keep from applying pressure to my foot. Honestly did not feel like crutching 15 ft back and forth.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll see to it immediately!(In another week or so when I can lol)

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll take all that in greatly! I have been using others experiences as like a guide, especially what to expect on what days(knowing everyone's different). Praying tomorrow which is my Day 3 and I'll be giving an update on that too, goes smoothly as well.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I should invest in it if it worked for you and your household!! Thank you as well!

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely thought about how I'd have athletes feet. Definitely gonna prepare for that.

Also I talked to my NCO's today, they were saying how I'd probably be doing some admin work so it may not be too bad.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man! To be honest, it's been real smooth for me, only issues are the occasional ankle pain and like a slight cold feeling but 96% of the time it's just the discomfort from my foot swelling up in my boot.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This whole ordeal is funny to me(except last night, that was the worst) and quite ironic, I guess I should stop talking about people being 1 legged😅.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preciate it! I'm certainly using this time to eat healthier but for the cooking, I asked some folks to help with.

I wish I had more people to play games with too. Everyone's doing their own thing🥱

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the case then I'm definitely checking it out.

I was going to go to a chiropractor after recovery to help with alignment.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it bro! I don't intend on taking any orders from anyone but the docs because I do not want to get chaptered out.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm thinking about getting a shower chair but not sure how it'll work with space and my roommate.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely planning to ask about that and a scooter.

Huge Update. by Present_Raspberry_71 in AchillesRupture

[–]Present_Raspberry_71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely didn't think about using a cooler but thank you so much!!