Thanks for the good wishes.

I usually use Superfeet insoles, so call me a knucklehead. LOL. Knott, I'll anxiously await any advice. Every day, it's a little better, but I need guidance on what I should not/should be doing on my own to get it better faster. I'm inclined to stretch it gently but I'm afraid that will make it worse. My doc OK'ed cycling, so long as I wear my Sidis.

I'm 44 years old, so that's probably a factor. Not a spring chicken anymore, so it's going to take longer to get back to 100%. This is my first achilles injury ever, and I never ever want to go through this again. After I recover, I'm going to start wearing Earth shoes for work (they make some cute shoes that will look nice w/longer skirts and slacks).