In reality, outpatient centers are as well equipped as hospitals to perform surgery, but at that point I was not really familiar with them. So I did what I always do when I need to know more about something: I went online and started doing research.
I found a great website that explains at length everything you need to know about outpatient surgery. Here is the link: Outpatient Surgery Article. By reading it, I learned that 60% of the surgeries performed in the US are now outpatient, and that the percentage will likely increase to 75% over the next decade.
The article also explains, step by step, every aspect of the outpatient surgery procedure. This was great, because when I actually went to have my surgery I knew exactly what to expect. That took a lot of the anxiety away and made for a more pleasant experience.
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How long did your surgery take?
Ruptured my left AT on Oct 18th -- had surgery on the 21st. The treatment plan was to put me out -- repair the rutpure and have me stay the night for observation. The surgeon sure enough knocked me out -- I slept like a kitten for 2.5 hours and woke up pain-free. In fact, I felt so good that I went home a couple of hours later. I've been in and out of the cast and I have about a week left in my Walking-boot. Physical therapy will begin soon after.
Iam having surgery on June 26 trying to perpare myself for it. Having my achilles repair and a heel spur remove at the same time. My dr. said I will be in a case two to three weeks how long will is PT.
Im having my surgery tommorow morning. I performed the simple squeeze test myself and realized what the injury was. Got an MRI to confirm. I have a 99% achilles rupture. Weird thing is I can still walk on it pretty well as of the moment. First few days was painful and swelled purple. Currently It doesnt hurt at all! Its been 8 days since I tore my achilles breakdancing and it feels like its healing itself. I am going to make sure I dont need the surgery but I will feel more confident that I wont experience a re-rupture if I do get the surgery.
My surgery was done localized. No anesthesia. I had 6 less than half inch cuts. Achilles was pulled down thru those and reattached. Much easier recovery than the 4 inch incission. 5 weeks in a cast and then 6 weeks in a boot. I'm at week 2 in the boot. So glad to be walking in the boot without crutches. Stretching exercises and massage is great. Pilates is a great workout in addition to upper body weights.
ooh i can't wait till walking again...just ruptured a week ago, and should get surgery in the next couple days.
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