Ever since she was a kitten, Sushi has been obsessed with any sort of footwear. Her favorite past time is either sticking her head in a shoe or lounging on top of one.
I'm sorry to hear it. I tore my Achilles a year ago and only now is it almost healed. I was on the boot for about 5 months. I found it psychologically difficult to manage, not just physically difficult. Still is.
I hope you get your answer soon, so you can continue your journey to recovery. Good luck.