Achilles tendon surgery is an outpatient procedure usually lasting a few hours. You may experience pain and discomfort in the days following your surgery. Try to keep your leg elevated to reduce swelling. You may take pain medications as necessary. Since you’ll need to keep weight off your leg as much as possible, you may have to use crutches for several months. You may need to wear a cast or a protective boot during this time. A follow-up appointment may be necessary to remove stitches. The average recovery time after an Achilles tendon treatment or surgery is anywhere from 10 months to over a year. Some athletes with access to personal trainers and nutritionists may see a full recovery in less time. Recovery will vary by patient and procedure type.