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Forum ยป Going in for foot surgery on Monday, hook me up with suggestions
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post 1694172893 11-30-2023, 03:09 PM
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Going in for foot surgery on Monday, hook me up with suggestions

Ok fellas, I've been battling a constant pain in my ankle for roughly a year. Conclusion is a fully separated tendon.

Surgeon is going to reconnect tendon and lengthen Achilles tendon while he's at it (to help with flexibility). I will be non-weight bearing for 6 weeks, and then in a walking boot for another 6ish weeks.

Give me your tips/suggestions for not being able to put weight on my foot for 6 weeks.

I already have the knee scooter, walker and shower chair. Anything else I'm missing or should pickup to make life somewhat easier?
post 1694173453 11-30-2023, 03:26 PM
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It will suck 100%.

These take forever to heal but you have to deal with it.

Dont walk on it and try to tough it out until at least 6 weeks when they say you can. If you do, you will screw everything up, delay your recovery and will just cause more issues.

You might not be able to get into the shower right away. what i used to do initially was to take a sponge bath by the kitchen sink. wasnt ideal but works pretty good to feel refreshed.

Also get one of those high up toilet seats. very handy thing to have.

Driving will be hard to do so think about that as well.
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post 1694173563 11-30-2023, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted By crupiea⏩
It will suck 100%.

These take forever to heal but you have to deal with it.

Dont walk on it and try to tough it out until at least 6 weeks when they say you can. If you do, you will screw everything up, delay your recovery and will just cause more issues.

You might not be able to get into the shower right away. what i used to do initially was to take a sponge bath by the kitchen sink. wasnt ideal but works pretty good to feel refreshed.

Also get one of those high up toilet seats. very handy thing to have.

Driving will be hard to do so think about that as well.
Thankfully I'll be able to work from home for at least the first 6 weeks, so that's a plus.

I was wondering about the toilet seat extenders, worth it huh?
post 1694182323 11-30-2023, 06:43 PM
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Crutches? I hope your surgery goes well!
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How are you gonna handle stairs? Hopping up/down?

Do NOT violate your non-weightbearing precaution.

You seem to have thought of all the adaptive equipment.

So the surgeon is lengthening your Achilles tendon? What exactly is the procedure? I am confused.
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why dont they just put you in a coma for 12 weeks
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post 1694183643 11-30-2023, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Ausaric⏩
How are you gonna handle stairs? Hopping up/down?

Do NOT violate your non-weightbearing precaution.

You seem to have thought of all the adaptive equipment.

So the surgeon is lengthening your Achilles tendon? What exactly is the procedure? I am confused.
Sounds excessive, to be honest. I'm sure there's a way to increase the mobility of the ankle with stretches, rather than just cutting into the Achilles tendon to make it longer. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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