Update on Achilles rupture recovery

July 17, 2008

It’s been 6 weeks since surgery, 8 weeks since the rupture.

I went to see my doctor today. Here’s what I learned:

  • I am allowed to put as much weight on my left foot as possible without major pain.
  • He told me to go down to one crutch when I feel ready for it.
  • I got my “prescription” to begin physical therapy.
  • I’ll get to ditch the boot in 4 weeks, and so will end “the summer of the boot.”

It’s still a long, long road back, but each stage is getting more bearable.

I’ll never take for granted the “miracle of walking” again :)

What do you think? Chime in!