Hey everyone!  I just wanted to give a quick update on my recovery.  It’s been 9 weeks since my Achilles repair surgery.  It finally seems like things are headed in the direction.  The wound on the back of my ankle is healing ahead of schedule.  What was once a whole in my leg is now just a sore and the wound doctor thinks it may be closed up in another 2 weeks.  The leg infection has been quite a setback, but at least good progress is being made in the healing department! 

As of last Wednesday, I was given permission to walk without the boot.  It felt great to test my Achilles for the first time.  The boot has become so beaten up that the metal bars are digging into my shin and the Velcro straps are hanging on by threads.  Unfortunately, I can’t let the boot go forever just yet.  Due to the open sore on the back of my ankle I cannot wear an athletic shoe.  That means I still have to work in the boot for a couple more weeks.  The ankle is too weak and vulnerable to be on my feet all day long in an unsupportive shoe (such as a sandal or shoe with an open back).  So I will continue to wear to the boot, but only in limited capacity.  I will be able to resume PT in 2 weeks and get a better feel for where I am at in my rehab. 

It feels great to be able to walk without an assistive devise.  While my ankle is stiff and my gait very altered, it is not as painful as I would have thought.  I am optimistic that things will heal quickly from this point on and I look forward to getting back on the bike and picking up my running shoes in another couple months.  Thanks for checking in and I will keep you posted if anything exciting happens!