Post Op Appt #2 (3 weeks)

Post-op appointment #2 allowed me to talk to the doctor and get the skinny on the surgical steps taken. He let me know that he repaired the tendon along with a graft wrap, repaired a ligament (the one closest to the tendon) and gave me a shot in the Achilles (what they call a "brisement). So it was really the full deal. 

He liked the looks of the wound, though, and said physical therapy was the next step. A nurse then removed my stitches, which was somewhat painful but not all that bad. The wound still looks pretty gross but should get better with time. She said using Neosporin on the wound would help get rid of the blood that is sticking there. 

One thing the doctor said is that he thought I'd be driving in "a couple of weeks." I was pretty surprised by this, as I've not put any weight on the foot at all. 

He re-upped my pain meds in case the PT causes additional pain. Another follow up was set for three weeks later (six weeks after the fact). 

GLAD I GOT THIS BEFOREHAND...

  • Hoka Recovery Sandals
    • I had these well before the surgery. I may have gotten them a bit after my first surgery. These are the most wonderful slip on sandals in the world. I know this for a couple of reasons: 1) I love them and the way they feel, and 2) my wife steals them all the time. To clarify, she hasn't stolen them since surgery, but she used to. The cushion is amazing and they simply feel good on the feet. 
https://www.hokaoneone.com/mens-recovery-sandals/ora-recovery-slide/1099673.html

Note: they've changed them slightly; the top strap is different. However they look pretty much the same as mine.


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