A friend asked how I was doing with regards to my Achilles Tendonitis Surgery and recovery. His friend is considering the procedure. I think my reply may be a good general status update for anyone who is interested.
My surgery was on May 27 (funny how I have no trouble with remembering that). It was with Dr. Mark Berkowitz of Cleveland Clinic. I would recommend him.
I’d suffered from Achilles Tendonitis
for over 7 years. The pain was worse after hard running efforts and while
driving (it’s my right foot). It was a calcium buildup at the base of my heel,
so I think that’s the same as a bone spur. The procedure was to cut the calcium
and even a little bit into the bone to reshape it. I was told to only go for it
if I was truly desperate because the recovery is so long and difficult and
requires a lot of PT. The usual recovery would be 9-12 months.
It’s now 8 months, and I’ve resumed
running since November. The pain is completely gone, but despite the PT I still
don’t have the strength I once had in that area. Of course, I gained weight and
of course, I’m running very slowly with much fewer miles.
But I am pretty sure I’m glad I did it.
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