Sorry to hear it - been there too...
I tore my L Achilles tendon in 1990 while being a bit too enthusiastic at doing the Irish jig and falling into a chair... talk about embarrasing, and really painful! Knee to foot cast for around 10 weeks at a most uncomfortable foot angle, for it to recover properly. Walking was difficult, but recovery complete. LOVE the stoves, my favorite applince to collect... how about pics of some of the others...? Get well soon Kevin!