Ruptured Achilles
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Hi guys, I ruptured my Achilles just over 2 weeks ago playing football and have been in cast since with the aid of 2 crutches, they are very uncomfortable and making my shoulders and back very sore.
Am from the UK and wasn't offered surgery just straight into cast.
I am quite an independent guy and always out and with my boys, this has really knocked me for 6 and I think am close to depressing.
Can anyone advise what they do to keep their minds off things?
Thanks Pete
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stephen15408 peter22655
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peter22655 stephen15408
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Thanks Stephen for your comment. I think the doc was a bit shocked to see me for the first time on Monday just past as he thought I should've been sent to him a week earlier but I think between the nurses and lady at the reception they completely left me hanging for almost a week. I will be going on the walking boot by the 15th of August and hopefully things will be a bit easier then.
jjktmk14 peter22655
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Hi, I feel your pain, I am 3 weeks since my ruptured A/T. I pushed for the moonboot straight up instead of cast this time as I did the other leg 5 years ago and I was in cast for two weeks and it was awful. I also didn't have Surgury either times as that just frightened the hell out of me.
The biggest thing that I find is to keep your mind busy, whether it is catching up on some movies, having a computer or iPad handy to do reserch and chatting and Skyping family and friends and no matter how hard it is getting out of the house works a treat ( as long as there is no pain stopping you)
I hired a wheelchair to make it easier just to go downstairs under house and spend some time outside and I have gone to the local shopping centre for few hours to get out. I also am using the other type of crutches that just go around your forearms which are heaps better then the ones under your arms. My hips are still suffering a little but weekly visits to chiropractor is helping. Hang in there and hopefully you will get into moonboot soon as it is a lot easier and better then a cast.
peter22655 jjktmk14
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I will be in the walking boot by the 16th of the month and hopefully will be easier then. Could you put weight on while in boot??
jjktmk14 peter22655
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peter22655 jjktmk14
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jjktmk14 peter22655
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Yes will do, isn't it so interesting to know how different every ones recovery is to your own.
For such a common injury like I have read this is the treatment varies from person to person which is very interesting to read about. Same to you, keep in touch
Dez5228 peter22655
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Hi Pete,
I wish I could tell you that you won't get depressed but, that is a oaet of the recovery process. I too succumbed to depression my first week but after reading other's stories plus talking to family and friends I am trying to see the positive in all of this. For instance, this won't be forever and soon we will be back to our normal activities.
Since we are at the NWB stage there isn't much we can physically do, however I find that reading helps a lot, family and friends coming by and just catching up on all the movies you may have missed.
Recovering from foot surgery isn't easy but I try to do little things to make me happy more times than not. I hope that you can find something f to make gir recovery a little easier.
Good luck!
peter22655 Dez5228
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Thank you so much Dez, very much appreciated. I am now in the process of buying a cheap automatic car to take my little boys about and get me to work and back since I can't drive my manual car for about 2 months or so (my left leg is the injured one). I think this will help me immensely as my depression is more to do with me just sitting about doing little for someone who is always on the go. Will hopefully pick up the car tomorrow. Thank you.
denise130366 peter22655
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Hello Pete. Have you looked at the IWALK I've also a ruptured achilles and I'm waiting on surgery. As I have both achilles that are no good I'm not going to be able to not WB on my operated right leg so I'm going to buy a IWALK. Only a thought for you as you can get out an about etc with them.
peter22655 denise130366
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peter22655
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I must say that so far I am finding it difficult to walk with the boot and I am still on 2 crutches.
How has everyone finding the boots and how long does it take to start getting use to using it?
Thanks
Peter
KMidd peter22655
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Hi Peter,
I've been in the boot for a few days and I am putting some weight on it, but not all yet. My foot doesn't feel strong enough for that so I am just going little by little. Hopefully more people respond - I am also curious how long this will take!
peter22655 KMidd
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That's fantastic KMidd, i am finding it difficult to walk in them but it's only been a day for me now. Just like you my foot is not strong enough to put my full weight on just yet. Good luck with your recovery and please keep us posted.,
Thanks
jjktmk14 peter22655
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