AT3: Achilles Tendon Recovery // Back on my Feet!! (Weeks 6 - 8) 

Thanks for the updates, I had my surgery Dec 4 and it's no fun. Going from 2 crutches to 1 and finally to just the boot has been a very eye opening experience. The positive I found was really appreciating the normal things I missed...walking, carrying a drink, getting out and socializing, etc. Your videos are really great at breaking up the stages and putting true emotion on each. Great stuff, hope your travels are fantastic!

Thank you so much for these inspirational videos, I love your positivity! I’m in week 3 post surgery (had two weeks in a cast before surgery). What struck a chord for me was when you said you felt down because it’s exhausting using crutches and constantly asking for help. I was really active before this happened (running and gym) and being stuck at home with limited mobility is affecting my mood. Watching your videos has changed my attitude and I’m focusing on each day at a time and celebrating small victories like having stitches removed! Thanks again for showing that there is life after an Achilles injury! 👍

So pleased you recovered.

Keep getting stronger!

thanks for your videos man... just tore mine.. surgery is set for next week. I can't wait to walk again.

Your voice is so calming lol

Thank you so much for this. Really helpful and nice to know and see the progression.

I’m at week 7 and starting to walk. Thank you for the videos and for everyone’s comments. It is nice to know I’m not alone

Thank you so much for sharing your recovery. I had the exact surgery about 4 weeks ago, and going through almost the same processes. My PT would come soon, but I’d like to know what I’m expecting. Your journey gives me clear roadmap to full recovery. Thanks again.

I am 4 weeks post surgery and have started wearing my aircast boot. It has been a struggle staying positive - but as I am told conflicting information at the Chinese hospital - I have read the manual and instead of the short cast have opted to wear the boot! And for the first time in 4 weeks have i been able to move. So happy days. :)

5 years ago I raptured left achilles tendon, had several splint changes for 4 weeks, then boot for almost 4 weeks. After 8 weeks I was walking in normal shoes with sight hump. Started pt after 6th week, pt lasted 2 months. Here I am with second achilles tendon rupture, this time its my right achilles tendon. Since I have experience before, after rapturing it, didnt touch my leg at all, went straight to the hospital where I had my first repair. I had my surgery after one day. Now I am 3 weeks post op, my doctor removed split after 13 days post op and started wearing boots. The doctor also said that I must weight bear around 20 percent of my weight. I have been doing rom after 1 week post op, now my foot is around 90 degree angle, and I can stand straight. This time, my doctor trying different method, which is weight bearing as soon as possible, and I think that works great for me. Also, my doctor said after 4 or 5 weeks I will be starting full weight bearing with one crutch. I am hoping that everything to go as planned without any complications. Fingeres crossed for now Thank you for sharing your experience.

Good video I just had surgery yesterday how long did it take you to walk normal again?

Bro thank you for the videos it give me hope to surpassed this injury 🙏 from Philippines 🇵🇭 watching!!

Hey bro I am from New Zealand and i am on weight bearing now too :) so happy to get back to semi normal life even if its in a boot haha, welcome back to New Zealand bro, kia kaha!

Thank you so much for these videos, I watch your videos every day and they give me hope. I have a question did you sleep with your boot on while you were injured thx.

Hey Anthony, at what week u started walking with regular shoes? Was it at the 6 or 7 week? Glad your progress and recovery is going smoothly.

I'm on my second week i feel good when laying down in bed leg . But as soon I get on crutches feel like painful pressure is that normal firt 2 week

Where did you get your surgery done? Queens or Kuakini Hospital? Looks like you live around the Kapahulu area. I ruptured my left achilles back in 2016.

I got released today but I still using the crutches its like I'm scared to walk on it, any suggestions?

I start physical therapy this tues

Get better bro

I'm getting better but this nerve regeneration is killing me. It's like fire lol

O shit. U kinda shaved it

if you had surgery you would be walking at 6 weeks