Well I've been doing proper physiotherapy since January (gym work). It has gone well. I used it as a springboard to get around fit. I can just about lift my weight on my toes of my weak leg. I can jog and I walk at a similar pace to everyone else. My good leg compensates a lot. I still have a bit of a limp. However, I am physically fitter than I've been for years. I dropped my resting heart rate from high 60s to high 50s. I go to the gym three times per week and it feels good.
Doing heel raises in the swimming pool is very effective for building the leg up.
Last week I did a six mile hike and it felt good. I think another 3-4 weeks and I will stop thinking about the achilles.
I am not going to lie this last 5 months has been horrendous. I've got through it because I had to. Focused on small milestones and progress to stay positive. The absolute worst spell was the first few weeks.
I am a stronger person for all of this. I really thank my work, friends, wife, children, family, and health workers for getting me through this. I'm nearly better.
