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Achillies tendon tear

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ty62017
ty62017

Hello im 39 completely tore my achillies tendon and I had surgery yesterday. Wondering how did anyone manage their pain. Did you put ice on back of knee? I woke up this morning in alot of pain. Was you on complete bed rest for 2 weeks?

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  • jennifer48297
    jennifer48297 ty62017

    Posted

    I was p it on non weight baring for 4 weeks. I just made sure to stay on top of the pain meds. I was also given a block that didn't wear off for 36 hours.

    • ty62017
      ty62017 jennifer48297

      Posted

      I wasn't given a block the first two days home was brutal. I'm at one week and I'm just uncomfortable I can't put my leg up to where it's not thumbing or sharp achiness hits. Mentally it's a struggle my whole summer has been alter. Not sure when I will be able to drive. It's my right foot? Was anyone able to drive in the boot or cast or using left foot? How long until you can drive again?

  • Ash91127
    Ash91127 ty62017

    Posted

    Hi. Yes for first 2 weeks I had leg elevated and was nearly in bed or couch entire time. Didn't use ice as was in cast. Are you in a cast? Yes pain was hard, I'm 6 weeks post op now and still in pain esp at night. Cast coming off this.week.

    • ty62017
      ty62017 Ash91127

      Posted

      Hey I'm in a cast now , one week out I have two more weeks in cast and I still have staples. I got 25 staples did you get staples? I am not in pain just very uncomfortable. I stop pain meds about 4 or 5 days after surgery.

      I haven't been able to fifure out a comfortable position with my foot up. It's driving me crazy. O

    • Ash91127
      Ash91127 ty62017

      Posted

      Hi. I know that feeling. No I didn't get staples. Was 2 weeks in backslab cast, then got stitches out and then 4 weeks in a cast. I am now in the last week and this is about the first week that it is fairly comfortable. Have to have it elevated the entire time nearly still though , I don't know whether that is normal at this stage or not. The.minute I go on the crutches, my toes go purple, possibly cast is too tight but at this stage I will put up with anything...cast off on Friday.

      I agree hard to get good position. I find putting leg on side abit better

  • Ash91127
    Ash91127 ty62017

    Posted

    On driving...I'm not sure...I'm only 6 weeks along and not driving yet ..

    But I am left leg and changed car to an automatic so I'm hoping once in boot I will be able to drive.

    Up to now was too sore to leave house..

    • ty62017
      ty62017 Ash91127

      Posted

      Thanks Ash. Did you have staples? If so how long did you have them in?

    • Ash91127
      Ash91127 ty62017

      Posted

      Hi no just stitches and I had them 2 weeks. While I had them I had backslab cast and and then once they were removed I had cast for 4 weeks. Due to get cast off on Friday...literally counting down the hours!!! I hope you are doing OK. I bought a wheelchair and found it was the best thing ever as was able to keep leg elevated but move around...
    • ty62017
      ty62017 Ash91127

      Posted

      I just purchase the scooter.

      So what's next for you when you get the cast off?

      Did your dr. Tell you when you will be able to run again?

    • jennifer48297
      jennifer48297 ty62017

      Posted

      The scooter is a life savor! Just be careful to not keep your leg bent for long it may lead to a blood clot. I am just recovering from one and I am 6 wks post op. My Dr told me the only way I would run again is by having the surgery but may take up to a year to get back to it. Good luck!
    • ty62017
      ty62017 jennifer48297

      Posted

      I'm confused jenn. You are 6 weeks post op but you got a blood clot?

    • jennifer48297
      jennifer48297 ty62017

      Posted

      Yes. I had calf pain starting at week 2 and by the end of week 4 I was in horrible pain. They checked for one at the 2 week mark but with the cast they were unable to check my lower leg. It was the worst pain I have ever endured!
    • Ash91127
      Ash91127 ty62017

      Posted

      Hi. Yes I.have seen on blogs people swearing by the scooter , I just felt my knee wouldn't be up to it...previously had surgery on knee! Hope scooter works out well for you and great to feel more.mobile...

      I am going in tomorrow to get cast off after 6 weeks...so I'll have better idea then what next stage is...

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