I had my follow up with Dr. Waz on Tuesday to “get out of my boot” so I thought. I’m 8 weeks post-op, and I had high hopes.
Here’s the dealio: I’m to stay in my boot until 10 weeks. I do start PT next week for 2 days per week. The good news is that in my boot, I feel good, and my stride is pretty fast. However, just to be safe, I need to keep it stable. The swelling is pretty bad after a long day in the classroom, so they suggested compression socks. It is to be expected.
When the boot comes off, he wants me to be walking as much as possible. I can even start swimming if I don’t push off the side and aggressively flip. (I figured so!) I also need to do my PT, exercising with the bands to really strengthen the tendon.
HE ALSO STRESSED the FOUR MONTH MARK is when the most potential exists for re-rupture. It probably won’t be 6 months until I even run or do any forceful movements. (I figured so again!) This tendon is slowly growing back in strength and cannot be abused.
What were you doing at 8 weeks? How did it look? When I’m home, I do take off the boot and try to walk a bit. Today, I want to walk! (In my boot I guess.)
I gave her 1/2 tsp of Tylenol…..and lots of prayer.