Living with Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Well, its been a while. To be honest, apart from getting the cast off, I havent had much to say.
Recovering from major foot surgery requires, well, a lot of sitting - reading, watching TV/Netflix/films, listening to Podcasts/music/silence, a bit of company from friends who bother to call - thankfully there have been a few, and dealing with different pain issues.

Last week, at the 6 week mark, I got the hard cast removed. Very happily, the surgeon was pleased with how the healing was going - seen on an x-ray. I was then put into an Aircast Camboot - as can be seen in one of the update pictures to follow!

I absolutely didnt like it the first couple of days, but have gotten used to it now. It means I can start to PWB (partial weigh bearing), but told to stay between 10-40% max. The reason for this is that the tendon repair can take up to 3 months to actually repair/attach, and also, the bone in the heel needs to adjust to the pins. (the physio in the hospital told me this this morning, which shed some light on it all)....

I can also sleep without the boot on now. I do keep it elevated, and have a sock on, as it is so nervy, and is still sore, but its nice to have it out of the boot as well. Also gives me the chance to soak it in oil to try and remove the dry skin - ewwww.

My other foot - left foot - is absolute agony, still taking all the brunt, but thankfully it has been put forward for surgery as well, which I cannot wait for!! Because of this, and the pain in my frankenfoot, I am still taking painkillers, which again, I look forward to the day that I wont have to take them at all.

It really is a long slow, and sometimes painful journey. I do absolutely stand by the fact though that I dont regret it for one moment. And, I look forward to the day that I get the other one done. I have attached some pictures to show how good it is looking. It does get quite swollen which doesnt help with the pain, but I am pleased at how well the scars are healing.