16 Days Post Achilles Surgery?

[Michael Siegel]

So as the title says, I will be 16 days post Achilles tendon surgery when we visit Disney World next month. I'm getting extremely nervous about the trip. I have already ordered wheelchairs at the airports so I should be good there. I'm starting to look into ECV devices because I can't imagine using crutches, my wife pushing a wheelchair, or a knee scooter for a day at the parks.

Am I crazy to be doing this trip? I've been to Disney multiple times in the past two years, so I don't feel the need to rush around like I normally do. Any pointers to get me safely through this trip? Any rides I should avoid? I am a huge roller coaster buff and there is no ride I would normally not go on. Staying at Kidani village.

 

[gap2368]

I wish you a speedy recovery and a safe trip. I would talk to your dr and see if there is anything he she suggest. I also think an ECV is a good idea

 

[Michael Siegel]

I wish you a speedy recovery and a safe trip. I would talk to your dr and see if there is anything he she suggest. I also think an ECV is a good idea

Thx! Doc says go. That's it so far. I'll keep pestering him.

 

[gap2368]

No need to pester him if he says you are good to go. Also there are first aids if you need to rest ice and the do have some OTC there too and make sure if you are in any pain meds to take them and take it easey. I know for my self I would rather stop to rest for 30-45 minutes then to over do it and be out for a day

 

[Michael Siegel]

Any recs on rides to avoid?

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Any recs on rides to avoid?

the rides to skip for me would be Peter Pan and People Mover in that they can not slow walkway. be careful with Haunted Mansion for same reason but sometimes can get that slowed down. check with CM at Pirates for how to do and be prepared to change to wheelchair there if you can do the step down and up out of boats, same for Small World and other boat rides. be ready to check with CMs at all rides as to what they want you to do at each ride. may be different for you but they see all the time