It has been 3 weeks since my Achilles tendon surgery. My tendon has been giving me problems for several years, and a FHL transfer and turndown flap were used to repair tendon as well as removing bone off the back of my heel. I was in the hospital for 4 days, sent home in a splint, then after a week and a half, put in a boot. Now last week I was put in a cast and stitches removed. I have been surprised how hard it is to get around. I am using a wheelchair and a walker. I keep my foot up all the time, and anytime I put it down to move from place to place, my toes turn purple. Fortunately, I am working at home until the end of the month. I have only been out of the house twice to go the the doctor’s office, and I am going stir crazy. Getting down the front steps out of my house is really difficult.
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