tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373911953229718993.post8036584010054478948..comments2023-12-22T23:36:28.484+08:00Comments on The Ruptured Achilles Tendon Recovery Blog: Day 2: Visit SpecialistDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17842222726141641578noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373911953229718993.post-38147590218796187572013-04-13T16:27:52.895+08:002013-04-13T16:27:52.895+08:00Weird. I wasn't even given the option of surge...Weird. I wasn't even given the option of surgery. As soon as they saw my injury.. they slapped on a cast. Its day 30 now. I got back from the specialist today and he's telling me I have to wait another 2 weeks having the cast on. THEN go into the boot which could be another month. THEN go into rehab/physio. I was crushed hearing that.. I was really looking forward to getting this thing off today. The past month has seriously adversely affected my work life, school life, family life, romantic life and mental well-being. If I knew it was going to take this long I would have jumped right into surgery. I dont know what to do now. So frustrated. Should I find another doctor? Im in the middle of this conservative approach to healing my achilles. Its probably too late for surgery now. Justinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373911953229718993.post-64468082143040360212011-02-15T08:51:45.512+08:002011-02-15T08:51:45.512+08:00Day 2
So I’m in the ward with a back slab on apar...Day 2<br /><br />So I’m in the ward with a back slab on apart from no mobility and the need to shower and go to the toilet I felt pretty good about the whole thing so far. Then the reality check, having to go to the toilet and shower. I had to sit on a wheel chair that slid over the toilet and then into the shower. The whole contraption was stainless steel and a very painful and forgettable experience. I was so happy to be back in bed with my foot elevated. Food was nothing special I just wanted high fibre to shorten any future toilet visits. That night slept a bit average not being able to lay on my side and with the anti-biotic being pumped into me with the risk of infection still a big factor. I was receiving two doses every 4 hours around the clock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com