Boot removel
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I had a partial rupture 50% to my Achilles 12 weeks ago non surgical route, cast for 4 weeks and then walking boot until today, anyone had any problems with walking after the boot is removed? I was really nervous to have it off but I am much better walking than I thought, just curious if anyone has any do's or dont's? When did you start driving again? Thanks for any replies
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jjktmk14 sian78954
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Hi
I am 9 weeks post injury this week. Full rupture and non Surgury. I removed boot but over 2 weeks ago due to I needed to be able to drive again. I was due to take off the next week after that anyway but just didn't have a choice as needed to drive kids to school.
I have an automatic car and was fine to drive just used my left foot for braking😬 Only needed to do this for about another week or so. Can use right foot to brake now just need to be careful if I have to slam on brake quickly, its can still send a pain up my leg
Other thing I have found is going down stairs.... don't over stretch. Going up is easy as though.
And lastly I have found just try not to be on your foot all day as mine really gets sore, more so underneath on the heel part. Nothing that a good massage won't help if you can con someone into doing it for you lol
Good luck
larrysd5150 sian78954
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I'm walking at 7 weeks after surgery. Have small limp. That should stop by next week.
larrysd5150 sian78954
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Rob9700 sian78954
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Drove with my injured foot the day the boot came off. Can get a little uncomfortable around heel after a while, but not a big deal. If it hurts to where you feel incapacitated (think emergency braking), then best to wait. Try it in a short trip with minimal traffic, see how it feels.
Good luck, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
pippa1964 Rob9700
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I ruptured the achillees tendon last week and Im really struggling to get in and out of the bath. Im wearing the boot and will be for a few weeks so im told.Is there anyway I could hire a bath hoist of some sort as i live on my own and have no help at all. Im coping the best I can but the bath situation is awful as its so painful,however I try to get in and out. Would appreciate any advice,thank you
Rob9700 pippa1964
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Best wishes for speedy and complete recovery.