I continue to make improvements each day. The big thing is that I stopped wearing the walking boot over the weekend. I have more flexibility than before, so I don't really have pain at all now (more on that in a bit). The scar is looking really good now. The scabbing is starting to go away and I have more flexibility down there. I definitely can't lift my body weight yet, but at least I can go down the stairs.
The other thing is that I finally started stretching, which is probably why my recovery accelerated. I used this site: http://www.livestrong.com/article/194211-achilles-tendon-stretching-exercises/ . So this combined with the initial strength training I started on my own has me in a good position right now.
Other than that, I caught a stomach virus on Tuesday, so I haven't done any strength training or stretching in the past 4 days. I've finally started to come around, so I hope to resume work soon.
My next appointment with the doctor is next Tuesday. I'm hoping that he clears me to start PT. If he doesn't, I think I'm doing it anyway.
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