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'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 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!!
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
I’m day 17 post op and feeling really good. Do you know at what point are the fibers (excuse my terminology here) re-connected? For example is the gentleman above(week6) are they fully connected or relying still on stitches?
@@ShaunResolute typically the tendon itself takes about 8 weeks to heal, however it takes time for it to be loaded safely. I would stick to your docs protocol!
I’m 2 weeks post op. Starting PT next week. Nutrition goes a long way in it healing faster. Light at the end of the tunnel is that most can start walking / some form of weight bearing around weeks 5-7. Hang in there 👍🏻
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.
@PricelessJesus I still have problems on my tiptoe and at the end of June will be a year postop I still deal with on-and-off swelling and soreness I still go to post-op appointments every 2 months You should make an appointment and voice your concerns, so you can rest your mind... Our body's health is different and some need much more time... I am shocked by how long mine taking with this healing process, I wish you the best, be kind to yourself, and give yourself much grace.. good luck
Took me about the same amount of time to be able to walk with my toes pointed forward. Currently at the 6 month mark post Achilles tear. It has been quite the journey lol
@@tete4350 mine didn’t hurt at all when it happened but it ached a little after. was just super confused since it feels like something whacked the back of my leg.
I’m about the same and just got the all clear from my physio to go without the boot and back to the gym. I’m a professional dancer, so looking at full recovery in a month or so with all being well. Fingers crossed!
I dance hiphop myself, how long it did it take you to get from surgery to rehab without the boot and then how long from rehab to dancing again? I’d love to know
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?
fwb as tolerated with your boot. & even at 6 weeks I'd think he'd still have at least two wedges but hey .. idk. I'm one wedge @ week 8 fwb. cheers to good health
Right, I was in a damn cast for 5 weeks and now finally in a boot with 2 wedges for pwb with crutches. I feel I’m behind everyone else with all these videos. WTH. I guess it depends on the doctor’s protocol.
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.
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
@@senatorswain8854 you are wrong my friend. We start rehabilitation 1 week after surgery to work on range of motion so by 6 weeks the ankle is weak but not stiff. You can see he has a limp but this works itself out with formal rehabilitation.
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.
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!!!!. 🤕 😊🤷♀️.