update week 11
Posted on July 28th, 2008 in Uncategorized
It will be 11 weeks tommorrow since surgery. It seems like I have been dealing with this for so long. It has changed the way I take on anything and I have limitations where I have not before. Small things like changing a light bulb, moving a box of anything, lifting, walking on stairs, climbing a stool, or stepping out of the car have me thinking of things I never have had to consider. I am healing well although seem to have slowed as far as day to day improvement. I am walking still with a limp but not too bad especially after the morning tightness wears off but before the tired achilles kicks in. About an hour of good mobility. I have been for my 3rd post op appointment and he seemed pleased with strength and mobility and told me to force walking heal to toe. Which I do but it feels really wierd to walk that way more than a limp does.
The Good news: I have been told I can play golf again. Finally. I played 3 days in a row last week taking a day off work Friday to play on my birthday. 85,88,90. Not even close to where I was but it was so good to get out there and swing a club again. I played this past Sunday and started out with a 41 on the front but my buddies can tell right when I get tired. They said I stop putting weight on the bad leg and my transfer looks rushed. I have picked up on projects around the house again and trying to get back to normal. It just takes so long to recover from this. I have to remind myself when I cut grass that if I run into bees in the yard not to run but just take it. uggh. Hasnt happened yet but I really keep my eyes open just in case.
Good luck to all, this sight has been so helpful.
July 29th, 2008 5:28 am
Very interesting re golf. My doctor said not yet. I see him next week at 14 weeks. I hope he says ok. If he doesn’t, I may try it anyways. Are you right handed? I am, and injured my R achilles. Does the golf swing hurt at all? Are you easing up at all?
Sorry for all the questions, I just really want to get back to golf. I would be very happy with an 85!! And Happy Birthday, glad you could golf to celebrate.
July 29th, 2008 6:47 am
TJ
I am also RH and injured the Right leg. Truthfully the walking up and down grade hurts more than golf swing. Im sure my swing is not as rythmic and smooth as it was and what is another thought to contend with in the back swing but easy on the leg.:) I started swinging a wedge in the yard about 2 weeks ago and didnt feel any pain so I was pretty sure I could go. The doctor just said be careful on grades and in sand traps, awkward stances. I hope Your DR. lets you play so you can get ready for the ATR OPEN.