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No one in the whole internet is walking freely and fully and with normal lenght steps after an achilles surgery 6 weeks ago. So. Or your are from Mars, or what is happening here. Please explain. Or you are giving very bad advice or spectation here. Right ?
Pablo clearly you are not an orthopedic surgeon. He has nowhere near a normal gait, not even close. He is 6 weeks from surgery and just getting g out of his boot.
Ok. Thanks for your reply. But if look closely, he is actually doing plantarflection, that is not something I can do at 6 or 7 weeks. I’m not an orthopedic. I’m a mechanical engineer. Anyway. Thanks for sharing. Thought, this is far the most advanced stage I’ve seen on the internet AND in my actual treatment. I can’t even deduce which leg is the injured!!!!. 🤕 😊🤷♀️.
Week three grade three rupture. In a cast for one more long uncomfortable week then a boot for 2 to 3 weeks and hopefully start rehab and walking , swelling is still very bad, the only way I get rid of it is elevation
HOW ??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . 3w 1st cast + 3w 2nd cast + 3w walker boots, and then walk ?????!!!!!!!!! . It isn't 9 weeks untill you put your snickers on again ???????
HOW MANY PEOPLE WENT THROUGH THIS ACHILLES THING.... AND I'M ONE MORE OF THEM. HOPE TO BE WALKING AGAIN SOON. O GOOD. HE KNOWS HOW MUCH I CRIED FROM DESPERATION UNTIL I GOT MY SURGERY. O GOOD. O GOOD. THANK YOU !!!!!. AND, TAKE CARE FELLOWS. NOTHING IS MORE VALUABLE THAN YOUR HEALTH. BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU. REGARDS. PABLO.
I just hit 6 weeks today. I’m walking but not with that confidence and normal gait. Still in the boot but weaning off and adding more dorsi flexion gradually. Step by step. He is doing awesome but don’t rush the process. I started full weight bearing at 3.5 weeks and removed all heel lifts at 5.5 weeks. Goal is to walk by 7-8 weeks with a normal gait. Watching others and learning about tendon healing is critical. Also, I’d suggest walking in a pool that submerges 70% of your body and practice walking in it. That helps build confidence. You have to embrace the injury as your new normal and create small goals and challenges. It will make you stronger mentally. I also got far more into weight lifting than before. Don’t be depressed, get over it and move forward. I even set the goal to have bigger calves within 2 years. They were both 15 inches and I want to hit 16+. You either get smarter and stronger or sink. It’s your choice
I’m on week 9. Doing great. Started walking without a boot at week 8. My walk is still off with a limp. Regarding confidence - it’s all mental. I have to constantly remind myself that it won’t retear and even if it does (which it won’t), then who cares. I’ll be fine. You have to embrace the worst case scenario to deal with the fear aspect, but deep down, you know if you’re being careful, the likelihood is very small to nonexistent. I did surgery by the way.
@@daysofgrace89 thanks for the sound advice and the mental insight (I've been having issues mentally with this injury...just depressing you know?) BTW when were you cleared to walk up stairs/steps? Thanks again, and wish you the best on your way to normalcy again!!
One year ago today i tore my achilles, i remember watching this video feeling Discouraged and feeling like i would never make it to this stage. Now im back 100% running playin ball gym everything praise God! I went through some depression thinking i wont be the same so who ever needs to hear this just know you WILL be back to 100% stay strong
@@alwaysreturnNurgirl trust me i was there watching these vids so depressed thinking i cant even imagine me walking again and if so not walking normal but 7mo out i was running and now im 13 mo out im playin ball and jumping u name it.. i promise u will be there
@@andrewvasquez3342 appreciate the words of wisdom, and the love. Its very difficult mentally and physically...its sad sitting in a bed all day, every day...nearly impossible to sit down on the toilet, body gets sore from using the other side, can't do a single thing for yourself is perhaps the toughest thing too...but you went through it, and I'm glad you made a final recovery...its just a really overwhelming feeling I suppose...its a long road, but I'm going forward man. Ps when we're you first able to walk around your house and climb stairs again?
@@alwaysreturnNurgirl about 2mo after but with my boot on , i get it man crutches hurt and ur hips get thrown off.. i give you my word brother you will be back to 100 just be patient and keep reminding yourself that by this time nxt year you will be looking back saying " i remember when i thought i would never make it 100% and look at me now"
I am having this surgery in October. I’m in NZ so you can’t help me. I have been dealing with it for 2 years now. My tendon tore in November 2023 so pain has been really bad. Only problem with medical system here is you have to wait for the main system to decline you before you can go private. The main one declined me saying they couldn’t cover me for surgery because my accident wasn’t related to my injury but age. It made me angry as I am not that old
Hi Doc Gina has done amazing! I had a weberc fibula and tibia and had surgery 7weeks ago on a recent xray it showed i need more surgery on the talus bone as there is a gap and my foot is pointing to the right and i cannot rotate ankle at all when is it best to get my surgeon to operate sooner or later i really do not want to go through all this again i told him no although we are having another consultation in a few weeks especially as ive not made a full recovery yet Thank-you in advance
HELP ME 😢😢 FOR 1 Yr iv not been able to go on tiptoe at all on my right foot. Includes swollen achilles tendon 😢. A Yr ago while dancing at a gig I felt like a massive kick from behind?? Does this mean it's totally snapped or partially torn please? When I walk its painful.
I don’t understand. I had my surgery 6 weeks ago, and my doctor put me on a boot for another 6 weeks and physical therapy. This guy in this video is walking already
The tendon heals at week twelve, rehab in 1 week after surgery is setting you for re raptured. My traumatologist explain this to me. Stop misleading people. If you are a Physo, your license can be revoked
@@DrSarangDesai what is the new rehabilitation process? I am five weeks out and instructed not to put any weight on my boot. Where is the new protocol? I would like to read it.
I'm on week 3 post surgery. I have my first rehab tomorrow. I can't wait to walk like that lol the things you take for granted. This is deff positive to see. Thank you for the post 🙏🙏👍
I am having ankle fusion and a getting a posterior tibial tendon repaired its torn need tendons from my toes . looking for a second opinion and what's the recovery time!
Hey, I accidentally put weight on my foot/ankle 3 times since I had my achilles tendon lengthening surgery. What is the likelihood that I may have re-ruptered my achilles tendon?
