Doc said the wound looked really good and he could probably take the stitches out, but that he wanted to play it safe. So they actually put my foot into a position about 10-15 degrees away from full flex so my ankle wouldn't get stuck in the down position. That process wasn't too fun. I was, however, able to use my wonderful breathing techniques that I picked up from my labor training. :) Nice huh.
I did find out how they "transfered" a tendon to add support to my achilles. When I find a good picture, I'll post it. Anyway, there is a tendon that runs from the top part of the calf muscle, all the way around and through the bones in and around your heel, and then down to the big toe. What they do is the cut it near the heel area and drill into your heel and fasten it there. Hmmm... guess that's why I had sharp stabbing pain in my heel and why my calf was spasming. Good to know - doesn't help the pain though. LOL. Still it is very cool what they can do.
Anyway, I go back next week to get the cast off, stitches out and a walking boot. Yea! He said I should be good to go at that point.
In the meantime, I'm in a bit of pain. The spasms that I was dealing with are starting again because they flexed my foot when they put it in the cast. So I've now taken a pain pill and plan to go pass out on the couch.
Sweet dreams are made of these...
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