Achilles Help

_{Disclaimer – I am not a medical expert and this is NOT medical advice. Always follow the instructions from your medical provider. Do not shower without first consulting your medical provider. When in doubt, ask your medical provider. As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commission from qualifying purchases.}

I love showering each night and struggled knowing how to shower after Achilles surgery due to being non-weight bearing and in a cast that could not get wet. I used a shower bench so that I could sit down on the bench while outside of the bathtub and then safely scooch into the bathtub ensuring my repaired leg didn’t touch down. A handheld shower wand attachment made it easier to wash my hair and body. A waterproof leg cover protected my cast. A shower cap came in handy when not washing hair. To make it easier to get clean I used a loofa or something like a loofa brush since you’re sitting down and likely in a slightly uncomfortable angle. After showering I would prop my leg up on the bench, either remove the cover or pat my leg down to dry and scooch back out of the bathtub. Once given approval to get my incision site wet, I applied fabric bandages that allowed it to breathe after patting my leg dry and then put on my sock before putting on my walking boot. As always, follow your medical professional’s guidance on when you get shower, limitations for your leg, etc…

Happy showering!