Achilles Tendon Rupture | 1-2 WEEKS post op, managing pain, showering, and the knee scooter - Part 5
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2022
- I am now 1 and 2 weeks post-op, woo! I'm off the pain medication and I got myself a knee scooter (highly recommend). Check out this week's check in video to learn more about how these first few weeks after surgery went.
Reminder that I am just sharing my experience and things could sort out differently for you. Make sure to consult a doctor for any medical advice.
One correction: I had a splint, not a cast for my first week post op. I've learned these are a bit different. A cast is a stiff material that goes all the way around your leg preventing movement and a splint is only hard on the one side - for me that was on the heel and under side part of my leg. The top part of the splint was soft. Hope that helps!
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I completely tore my Achilles tendon off the bone and ruptured my calf muscle at the same time. I just had surgery yesterday and it is so painful even with all the meds. My Dr. decided to not do a nerve block. Your video gave me hope in the healing process.
Having surgery Friday myself
Just had surgery a week ago and your not joking, once that nerve blocker wears off, it's a whole different ball game as far as pain goes.
Wow dude that’s rough, wish you the best in recovery. I’m at week 6 following Achilles rupture repair surgery. It’s been rough mentally and physically. I’ve been fortunate with having very little pain so I can only imagine how much more difficult pain makes in recovery. How are you doing now?
I’m having the same level of pain even after nerve blockers wore off day one, medication isn’t making any difference. I also came looking for hope
I really appreciate you documenting and sharing your journey through this. It’s been very helpful.
I’m in the first week of post op of a full achilles tear repair (day 6). My doctor was pretty adamant that I keep my foot elevated (23 hrs/day) for the first week. Plan to drop it to 12 after tomorrow. I don’t get the splint off for another 12 days😢.
The hardest part so far about this injury is NOTHING comes fast. Every little milestone seems to take a long time to hit. Ooh and sleeping…😵💫
Keep hanging in there. I'm 12 days in, since I was casted (non surgery) and I'm praying to God I heal quickly and soundly. Its rough and depressing, and you feel very worthless and bored a vast majority of the day...as it's literally hard to do anything. But trust me, I know what your going through.
Hey! I couldn't not leave a message after viewing so many of your videos about this. Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to record, edit and upload all this material that has been clearly a great help for a lot of people, including me ofc! It's been both supporting and informative, great tips for the post op set up btw! Cheers from Argentina.
Awe thank you soooo much! that means so much to me -- so glad to hear its been so helpful for you! Sending you well wishes with the rest of your recovery and if you ever want to chat through anything don't hesitate to reach out!
Hello Alexa, I'm Tim. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos. They are VERY helpful and informative. I'm day 3 post op achilles surgery. Your storyline has been really helpful to prepare for the road to recovery. THANK YOU!😊
Hi there! I’m sooo so glad to hear it! 🥲 means a lot! Sending you well wishes for a smooth recovery 💪
Thanks for making these videos they are really helpful!
Hi, Alexa! I'm about 2 weeks post-op, and watching your videos has been encouraging! Thanks for doing this!! :)
Hello, hello! Ah, so happy to hear it -- wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Alexa, thanks for making this video. I’m 2 days in post op and feels like it’s been 20 so started to search how to deal with it. Your videos are really helpful and informative! Great job!
sooo happy to hear it! best of luck with your recovery 💪
Thank you so much for these videos. I'm having surgery in 2 weeks and the suggestions have been very helpful. Trying to think of everything that I'll need directly after surgery to a week or so after. I'm so glad you are doing so much better and thank you again.
Awe good, you're sooo welcome!
Off pain meds in 4 days. You are way strong. Thank you for the video. Crawling up the stairs, good idea. I will be doing this.
Congrats on getting off the meds! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Thanks for the video, i had surgery on my Achilles tendon about a week ago. Im getting along really well. I also got a knee scooter and its awesome. I haven't been outside but the weather has been awful. Thanks for the video and i will look for more as you get better. Thanks
You're so welcome! I had my surgery almost 2 years ago now 😮 but you can find all my videos on my channel on a playlist. Wishing you the best with your recovery! 💪
Hi. Thank for sharing your journey. I just had Achilles repair and bone spur removal surgery a few days ago and your videos are helpful in knowing what's happening next.
So happy to hear! You're so welcome :)
Thank you for this video I'm one week post op and a lil sad ,I miss my life but you have shown me not to stop and keep living ty 😊😊
Awe that makes me so happy to hear! Hoping your recovery goes smoothly. Feel free to reach out if you need anything! 💪
Really appreciate you making these videoes. Just had surgery for mine today and it's been helping me stay positive going through the process
So glad to hear!! Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Thank you so much for all the tips. I’m on my 4th day after surgery and didn’t realize how hard it’s to shower and even use the #2. 😂 My wife has been an angel and a blessing.
You're so welcome! It's all definitely a challenge, glad your wife has been able to help you. Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Thanks Alexa, I’m just beginning my journey. Operation set for next week.
Horrible injury. Fortunately you're young & apparently have support. Good luck on continued recovery! I'm dealing w/ a Haglund deformity in which the Dr. has recommended Achilles detach & reattach.. Much more risk w/ age & we older people by & large are not near as resilient. Thanks for good info!
Thank you for making these videos, Alexa! You are very positive and upbeat! I am seven days post surgery and my cast must remain on another two weeks. It really feels that I'll never be able to put weight on it. However your videos are very inspiring and I hope I can be back running and playing tennis soon. I actually injured myself playing badminton!
Awe, thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear it 🙂 Just make sure your medical team knows your goals and see how they can help you through it. I hope you can get back into tennis (and badminton)!
Been watching through your series helpful to see others journeys through this thank you! Ruptured mine playing basketball as well. At week 2 post op now.
Glad I could help! Hope you’re recovery goes smoothly 👏
Needed this thank you I'm on day two of post-surgery
I had surgery two days ago. Glad I found your channel. It’s nice to “commiserate” with others! I had the speed bridge repair plus my Haglund’s deformity was removed and they did Gastroc recession also. I was offered a nerve block but declined. I am taking Hydrocodone 3 x per day every six hours. So far I am doing well. I have a knee scooter which is so helpful with getting around my apartment.
So glad! And thanks for sharing bits of your story as well. Super brave to not take the nerve block 😮💨 Glad you're liking the knee scooter -- I loved it as well!
I just had surgery 5 days ago, I’m Thailand it is so hot ! Can’t wait until I can fully shower again. Haha thank you so much for sharing your journey, it has helped started mine a lot more easily mentally watching your videos
Omg I'm so glad to hear my videos have been helpful for you! Hopefully you can get a shower soon 😅 Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Your videos are awesome. Thank you so much. This is Day 11 Post Op for me... am still wearing Cast too scared to even put my foot down. Ruptured mine playing football (Soccer) and walked around with the rupture for 13 Days before the Operation.
Yay!! Glad you are loving the videos. Yeah similar to you, I was wobbling around for 2 weeks before I got my surgery. I think it's fairly common - that was the quickest I could get in!
Take it easy and work with your doctors for when you're ready for that next step with movement. Sending well wishes your way for a smooth recovery 💪
I just had surgery on the Jan 24 I don’t want to do my other foot now. I had to pray I never been this still I was going crazy . I can’t wait until I go back to work . I don’t believe I just said that but I do . My frenchies pups are driving me crazy .I think everybody is heal me fast god .
Had mine on January 10 ,and yes ,I want to back to work lol .
Thank you very much for your video Alexa
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Hi Alexa! First off, I just wanted to say thank you for posting your Achilles’ tendon recovery journey. I am on the same road myself (under a week post op) and it is so comforting and helpful to see what lies ahead.
In one of your videos you mentioned doing workouts 3 days / week. I was wondering if you could share what you did? I am a very active person normally (yoga, volleyball, climbing, skiing, and lots of long walks with my dog) so I am going a bit crazy right now. If you had anything to share that would be so appreciated.
Thanks again for sharing your journey and I hope your recovery continues to go well.
You're sooo, so welcome! And absolutely - in this video (ruclips.net/video/_ZiGGG4HPmI/видео.html) I share my workout routine which I did while I was still non-weight bearing. Later on, I started going for long scooter rides (on my knee scooter). When I was walking again, I started going on long walks (gradually got to this point as walking was very challenging the first month I started on it without the boot). I also starting biking regularly (on a standstill bike) and gave swimming a shot. Most recently, I've gotten into pilates and absolutely love it. Hope that's helpful! I share about all this along the way in my videos as well :)
TY so much for the info. Wish I could talk to you on some other questions.
Day 2 post op. This is encouraging. The pain sucks!
Totally -- so tough! Best of luck with your recovery 💪
Just had my achilles and heel surgery yesterday and looking forward to coming back better than ever! Thank you for guiding us through your journey it helps me stick with healthy good habits to be better than to be sad and do things that wont help me get better.
Thanks so much for the message! So happy to hear -- wishing you a smooth recovery as well 💪
Hi Alexa! You are so strong! Moving your foot like that on day 8! Omg! I am day 1 post op and I can’t imagine! I was blessed to not have any pain or discomfort after surgery but I was very nauseous from the anesthesia for a while! Thank you for sharing your story! This gives me hope!!!
Awe thank you!! I was just following what my doctor told me to do 😅 I'm so glad to hear you're not feeling much pain. So glad my videos have been helpful for you, wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
Hi Alexa, thanks for the videos. I am having Achilles Tendon Replacement Surgery (Chronic) next week . I blew my Achilles out in the summer but made didn't tell my surgeon because I was scheduled to have total knee replacement in the fall. Anyways, this will be my 10th surgery, 9th being put under, and I fret it will be the worst yet being no weight bearing for 6-8 weeks.
Thanks for your videos.
Ohhh jeez. Sounds so rough. So glad my videos were helpful for you and hope this latest one went well and everything goes smoothly for you!
Tore both of mine left side surgery was in June right side surgery was 2 days ago lol . I have learned my lesson .
Oh jeeze… so sorry to hear 😣 Care to elaborate on what happened? Would love to hear more of your story so we could all learn something from it!
I'm on D5 post op and so glad I found your video. So helpful. I'm a bit overwelmed by all the things to re-organised (shower, moving, cooking, working). I wasn't sure the scooter would be helpful but clearly it gives you that extra freedom.
How long did you keep using the knee scooter?
Yay! So glad to hear you're finding them helpful. I used the knee scooter from when I was out of the bed (I think Day 4 maybe?) up until week 7 when I was walking on my own in the boot again. From there I sold it on FB Marketplace to a college student who needed it!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I’m at the end of day 5 post surgery and my foot is constantly numb and my heal is extremely sore. Really hard time sleeping and or getting comfortable. I was really hoping my day 4 would look like yours. Maybe I’m not taking enough meds. Seeing the doc tomorrow but wanted to see if anyone else is dealing or has dealt with.
You're so welcome. Ahh -- sorry to hear you're in so much pain! Hope the doctor was able to help give you some answer on what to do about it. Wishing you the best!
I completed 2 weeks..awaiting another 4 weeks.
Hello I happen across your story although this is my first video of yours I will check out the others..I am planning and doing research for when I have bone spur removal, going to shoot for the beginning of next year
oh well wishing you the best with your upcoming procedure then!
Thank you so much for putting these vids up! They have been super informative and are helping me get a plan together for the next couple months and giving me a light at the end of the tunnel. I am 3 days after my achilles rupture (playing pickle ball so embarrassing!) and am scheduled with my ortho tomorrow. Will do surgical also if he says its appropriate. Where did you get your cast cover? Silly question but did you do a shower chair? Re-injuring wile taking a shower is making me nervous.
Just saw that you link it in 009! I'll get it through your link thanks!
Pickle ball! ahhhh hahah - really any sport super sucks and it's possible at any point you're straining it 😅 Glad you found my links! Highly recommend getting the shower seat - like I mentioned, I had one already but I do think it's a must.
LMK if any other questions come up, wishing you a smooth recovery no matter which route you take.
Thank you so much for the video. I just had mine done today and I was wondering how much pain you was in after the nerve block wore off. I can not use narcotics for pain so I was wondering what I needed to expect. Thank you again.
You're so welcome!
For those looking at knee scooters, I highly suggest getting one with the larger tires up front. The larger offroad type wheels are even better.
Cool! Not familiar with any others than the one I got. Sounds like it could be helpful for using outside.
I just had surgery yesterday and my leg hurts so bad lol thankfully I found your videos. It really helped. Thanks Alexa
I had surgery 11/15. Did you get a nerve block ?
@@britanyvonhall505 I did but that wore off this morning! I had surgery 730am and it was 4 hours long smh. I play football and it was obliterated so right now I’m feeling it lmao.
@@britanyvonhall505 did you get the block?
@@MrRileyBeats I had to have my Achilles stretched and bone spur sawed off. I know I was cut in three places. My legs doesn’t hurt to me it feels like a buring sensation. I have found keeping ice packs under my knee at all times has helped me a lot.
@@britanyvonhall505 damn I have a splint on so I can’t really put ice packs on there! I can only hold my leg in one position due to the pain. I’m assuming they has to grab the tendons close to my calf so I can’t have any pressure.. this sucks lol but this is day one out of surgery.
Hi Alexa!! I’m going into my surgery this Monday 8/21 for my Achilles rupture that I sustaining Tuesday 8/15. I love the way you had the scooter downstairs and the crutches upstairs. Where did you order the scooter from?
Hi there! The scooter was a game changer for sure. You can find the scooter on my Amazon storefront here: www.amazon.com/shop/helloimalexa/list/IBHEB5E7CY9T?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsflist_aipsfhelloimalexa_1RJ8QVVV3GJ4NR98V2WR
I hope your surgery goes well!
I’m going through the same thing. Nearly 7 days post-op.
Just had surgery today, laying here trying to sleep and I’m in agony. Feel like the plaster is so tight on my foot especially the front of it and my tendon feels more painful than when it ruptured. Really hope it eases off as not sure how much I can take 😔
Anyway thank you for your videos. Before I had the op I was on a boot and due to your video I found the evenup shoe and it was a game changer.
Love from England 🏴
Awe man… I hope you've been feeling better recently! I'm so happy I could help in anyway. Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
I had surgery 3 days ago and the pain has been intense. I believe it may be nerve pain as it feels like a burning sensation. Hope you’re feeling better..1 day at a time.
hello Alexa, I'm new on your channel, It's good to see you can walk, I'd like to ask you, do you have pain or something like that? I've been diagnosed with a thickened tendon which belongs to tendinosis It's not broken but It hurts and It's almost 6 weeks, the pain has decreased a bit but I'm afraid, I'm still going to physical therapy(ultrasound, magnetotherapy, heat towels, massage minutes and some stretching exercises) . It's almost 20 sessions(6 weeks), did you take many sessions with physical therapy service? .
updated: Dr gave me an order to do ESWT Therapy but I'm not sure. Any idea, please
Hi there! So sorry you're not doing well 😣 It sounds like we had very different conditions so I don't think my experience is relevant to what you are going through. Wishing you the best with your recovery though!
you're amazing... Im four weeks mark, and my ankle's angle is not as good your 2 weeks post-op...
Don’t worry - everyone’s on their own timeline! Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
The same happened to me two days ago when I played football... I had operation on achilles tendon.and I had no idea how painful it is and I dunno know how to put my foot.Any way we keep strong guys and thank you for your video
Yeah it was definitely a shock to me as well 😣 glad the videos were helpful for you and hope you have a smooth recovery!
You are lucky getting the boot. I went through a series of 4 different cast.
Awe dang, yeah sending you well wishes for a smooth recovery!
Thanks for the video, I have a question did you have heel tenderness or pain once you finally started walking in your boot? It reminded me of when I ruptured my Achilles that heaviness that was there on my heel because of no support. Now mind you, it is still swollen and I haven't gotten to the point in PT where I can start actually stretching the Achilles to loosen it up.
Oh jeez it was so long ago now I'm really not too sure. I don't remember having much pain at all when I was in my boot though, most of the pain came from PT. Hope that helps 🤷♀
@@HelloImAlexa now that I know, is coming for sure. So thank you, I’m the same way once you get to the next hurdle you don't necessarily remember that last hurdle and pain because now it's a new pain lol
Beautiful. How is it now
I have to have a ct scan done to see if I ruptured my Achilles or nor
Why are there so many yellow bumps on the handicap ramp when you use the handicap parking? I've been using a knee scooter for the last 6 weeks.
Omggg it’s crazy how many bumps and cracks and stuff there is on our sidewalks! I think the yellow bumps are for people who are blind but not the best for wheels for sure!
I had ankle surgery Aug 21 (not Achilles but something else that’s pretty rare, so not many videos on it). My cast is driving me nuts! It got really loose abt 5 days post op and I had to get it replaced and now it’s too loose again… it comes off on Tuesday. I can’t wait to walk again lol. I have had no pain at all, probably because I’ve been dealing with the injury for nearly a decade but it wasn’t bad enough for surgery until recently. Do you remember how long it was until you could drive again? I had my right ankle done and I’m a commuter grad student… my mom is being a trooper and driving me to class every day but I’d love to be able to drive myself.
Awe dang! Sorry to hear it 😣 I was able to drive again once I was out of my boot -- and even then I was only driving short distances since my foot would get stiff pretty fast. I drove for the first time after 7 weeks post-op. Hope that helps!
Question, the pain of stretching the muscle, scale it from 1-10 please and for how long until it was ok to bend without any pain 😝
Oh jeez, I have no idea. It was so long at this point. I don't think stretching was that painful compared to just pain when trying to sleep and just moving it again was painful.
It was and has always been very manageable so maybe 5-6 but scales are hard to qualify 😅
I ruptured mine a week ago. I can’t stop thinking about what could have caused and how I’d try to prevent it from happening again in future. Do you have those thoughts? And if so, do you have an idea of what caused yours?
Oh 1000% -- I wasn't in any pain nor had any recognizable issues prior. My hunch was that it was because I was ramping back up again post-covid and I wasn't as strong or flexible than before from playing less during those years 😕
when we’re you able to take the bandage off it’s way to heavy i’m two days after surgery
My doctor performed taking the bandages off in a follow up visit. I was instructed not to take anything off. Hope you're feeling better!
I had my surgery two weeks ago stitches are still in .go back to Drs tomorrow hopefully stitches come out.im so depressed can't do anything
I know it's really tough but just hang in there and things get better in time! Wishing you a smooth recovery 💪
How painful was physical therapy. The same thing has happened to me on my left Achilles. I’m dreading PT
It was pretty painful at first tbh -- it gets better though! You've got this 💪
I notice you found the nerve block to be "uncomfortable", but without it most people would find it even more "uncomfortable". Those first two days are the most painful, and the block knocks that down. Anyway - by now you're no doubt fine.
Yeah absolutely. No doubt, and I wouldn't have wanted to do it without the nerve block either. I am just pointing out that the nerve block was also uncomfortable and I wasn't expecting that.
Can you share tips on how you slept with the cast on using the pillow you recommended?
I actually never was in a cast, I was in a splint which was hard on the bottom and soft on the top. I *think* either way, you basically just sleep like you normally would but keep the pillow (which is quite large) where your feet are and they will be elevated the whole night.
It’s been a while so I don’t quite remember but you may need to sleep on your back or side so it’s comfortable for your foot. Hope that’s helpful!
Hello thank you for sharing your journey . I had my surgery on December 13 and they also apply the knee blocker injection but until this day I feel a lot of soreness on the site is this normal ?? Someone else is feeling the same or is just me . ?! Also I still have the hard cast until January 12 .. I using the walker because using the knee scooter hurts even more
I bought the wedge pillow on Amazon (Wedge Pillow for Legs and Sleeping) where it raises your leg up and my husband added more pillows underneath that one to elevated it even more. The more you elevated the faster the swelling will go down. I also purchase a air
Low mattress on Amazon which helps with my bottom not being sore
@@eldinaellyavdic2042 Thanks for sharing!!
I'm 49 and having surgery on July 3rd, and I'm nervous about having my surgery. I've been told 8 weeks of non-weight bearing. I hope I don't fall using the scooter. 😅😅
I'm 66. I had my achilles surgery on July 3 as well. My cast will come off on the 19th. I have been told I will be weight-bearing within a week or so of going to the boot. But no strenuous activity of course. I guess it all depends on the degree of the rupture, the difficulty of the surgery. I am worried that at my age, healing will take a lot longer. I guess I'll just have to see.
How did you sleep post op? Like position wise?
I slept with my leg elevated on a pillow for quite a few weeks. I also slept with my boot on until I was cleared to take it off at around 7 weeks post-op
I currently had my cast for 4 days and first day was a nightmare, I couldn't sleep and was in constant pain for 7 hours straight crying, is this normal?? I have the same injury as u but also a bone was disconnected from its right place.
Also the last 3 days I'm in sm pain all day like a 7/10 ... what should I do ? No pain killer work at this point.😃😃😃
Oh no, so sorry to hear! I was in a lot of pain the first few nights but I found the painkillers to help me. If you're in that much pain I definitely recommend talking to your doctor about it and see what they say to help. Wishing you the best 💪💪
I'm so sorry to hear your pain. If the operation was to correct the bone that was disconnected too that would be why you are experiencing much more pain than just a ligament.
I'm here after a full tear in achilles and no bone frags. However, I had 3 knee surgeries #1 and #3 no bone maneuvering beyond plates or screws. However, Surgery #2 was only bone and they moved the alignment of my leg. The absolute worst surgery I've ever had. When your foot has been elevated for sometime if you stand up immediately all of the blood will rush back into that area causing intense pain. Try slowly letting your foot down towards the floor a little at a time to reduce the amount of blood that will rush your surgical spot until you can handle standing up fully.
I hope this helps and you are in less pain now even reading this.
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Thank you for replying ❤️
I did contact my doc. He said the pain is normal but he wouldn't write a pain killer which suck, but I'm better now almost no pain! Thanks for ur advice though
@@alishas3959 Oh I definitely felt weird pressure / pain esp. at night from blood flow. I would lower my foot off the bed and it would help a ton - that's probably what was going on 😅
@@HelloImAlexa do you have anything else to say about the nigh pressure stuff? That’s been happening to me a lot, but only occurs at night for some reason. Actually occurring right now I just had surgery yesterday. Any other tips you have on this topic would be really helpful.
I’m day 1 post op Achilles surgery , that Nerve blocker is so uncomfortable
I know… it really is 😣
How long after we’re you able to drive?
I started driving around week 7! You can see my full timeline of recovery here though: ruclips.net/video/WzYwpDtPkqI/видео.html
@@HelloImAlexa Wow thanks for the speedy reply. I completely tore my right Achilles tendon about 3 weeks and going to have surgery this Thursday. Ive been moving around w crutches for the most part. Do you highly recommend the electric scooter? I’ll check out the video thank you 👍🏼
@@yessuapicazo7654 Course! Yeah I was wobbling around with crutches for about 2 weeks before surgery myself. I do highly recommend the scooter but it isn't electric! I don't think they have those but anything electric I think would be too dangerous. I used the scooter sooo much and it makes getting around so much quicker. I think it's a better workout than the crutches too if you're looking for that 😅Crutches are just harder to use and slower. Def be careful with scooter if you go that route too! LMK if you have any other questions and good luck with surgery on Thurs 💪
@@HelloImAlexa Hello Alexa! I finally had my surgery yesterday so I’m on just about 27 hours post op and the pain is pretty bad haha. Took some Hydrocodone but pain still persists so can’t get out of bed much. You were in severe pain yourself, for the first few days? Doc said I’ll be on a splint for 2 weeks before I can get my boot. Any tips you have for me? Again thank you for your help thus far 🙏🏼
@@yessuapicazo7654 Yeahhh those first few days were SO tough! I think all my general tips are shared in my videos! If you have any specific questions, send me back a comment and I'll do my best to give you some insight 🙂
Hi Alexa, did you sleep in your boot? My doctor said I didn’t need to.
Hello! Yes I slept in my boot every night until I was out of it at 7 weeks post-op
Do you have a email link?
Not my name also being Alexa and also having my Achilles’ tendon torn
dannnnng 👀