Comments for Unlucky enough to be one of the 2-4% http://achillesblog.com/catnboot Just another Achillesblog.com weblog Mon, 20 May 2013 08:36:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Pain and swelling after cold laser by Cold Laser http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/09/17/pain-and-swelling-after-cold-laser/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Cold Laser Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:10:50 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=8#comment-53 Cold Laser As the laser gently penetrates each of the skin’s layers.keep more posting for this blogs. keep blogging. Cold Laser As the laser gently penetrates each of the skin’s layers.keep more posting for this blogs. keep blogging.

]]> Comment on Been a long time since my last post by Accompong http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2009/05/20/been-a-long-time-since-my-last-post/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Accompong Fri, 29 May 2009 01:42:41 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=15#comment-50 I could have posted this...so much of what you describe is the same for me also. You are braver because you are returning to running. As for heels, I have wedge heels from Clark's which I wore before the injury and am still able to wear. They look great (not orthopedic or clunky) and so far haven't irritated the scar tissue. I'll be interested to learn your return to jogging experience. Good luck and thanks for sharing. This is helpful. I could have posted this…so much of what you describe is the same for me also. You are braver because you are returning to running. As for heels, I have wedge heels from Clark’s which I wore before the injury and am still able to wear. They look great (not orthopedic or clunky) and so far haven’t irritated the scar tissue.

I’ll be interested to learn your return to jogging experience. Good luck and thanks for sharing. This is helpful.

]]> Comment on 20 Weeks and Progress is Slow by kristinatl http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/12/09/20-weeks-and-progress-is-slow/comment-page-1/#comment-49 kristinatl Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:17:08 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=14#comment-49 Thanks for your post. You re-ruptures have had it the worst of everyone. In times like these, as you know, you learn who your real friends are. One of my brothers who I'm close to, cld me maybe one time to check in..but, he's always in his own little world. There are so many people like that. The one thing that I've tried to hold dear and my biggest learning from all of this is to take a second and help someone in need...whether it's a phone call, a meal, a drive somewhere, a card...just something to show that you are there. I shouldn't hold a grudge with my brother...some people never get out of their world at all...but it's hard. Forgiveness is important I guess....let it go?.?. May your recovery move a little faster now! Hang in there!!!!!! Thanks for your post. You re-ruptures have had it the worst of everyone. In times like these, as you know, you learn who your real friends are. One of my brothers who I’m close to, cld me maybe one time to check in..but, he’s always in his own little world. There are so many people like that. The one thing that I’ve tried to hold dear and my biggest learning from all of this is to take a second and help someone in need…whether it’s a phone call, a meal, a drive somewhere, a card…just something to show that you are there. I shouldn’t hold a grudge with my brother…some people never get out of their world at all…but it’s hard. Forgiveness is important I guess….let it go?.?. May your recovery move a little faster now! Hang in there!!!!!!

]]> Comment on 20 Weeks and Progress is Slow by Sanfrantourguide http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/12/09/20-weeks-and-progress-is-slow/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Sanfrantourguide Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:26:54 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=14#comment-48 I am also 26 weeks post-ATR, 24 weels post-op, and I know I have been very lucky in regard to quick heeling....to make a pun. But I am grateful to you and all re-ruptures for the urgent reminders to be careful. I only walk, I never run or jump, or let alone take up my dancing again, until I am absolutely certain of full strength. This I can test is not yet complete simply by trying to lift up on that right foot alone -= weeks to go, but no pain or panic, just slow healing. The whole process is such a downer, yet it brought me weeks of idle pleasure, reading and video-watching, and even my BP went down, along with some excess weight. I regret mainly the loss of summer (main) income for us tourguides. Still, living on less is one of my strong points. Thanks for writing! Mary I am also 26 weeks post-ATR, 24 weels post-op, and I know I have been very lucky in regard to quick heeling….to make a pun. But I am grateful to you and all re-ruptures for the urgent reminders to be careful. I only walk, I never run or jump, or let alone take up my dancing again, until I am absolutely certain of full strength. This I can test is not yet complete simply by trying to lift up on that right foot alone -= weeks to go, but no pain or panic, just slow healing.

The whole process is such a downer, yet it brought me weeks of idle pleasure, reading and video-watching, and even my BP went down, along with some excess weight. I regret mainly the loss of summer (main) income for us tourguides. Still, living on less is one of my strong points.

Thanks for writing!

Mary

]]> Comment on 20 Weeks and Progress is Slow by annieh http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/12/09/20-weeks-and-progress-is-slow/comment-page-1/#comment-47 annieh Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:18:25 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=14#comment-47 Very good blog, and yes Doctors and Physio's all seem to differ in opinions, treatment, number of sessions etc. etc. it is so difficult for us to know who we should listen to other than our own bodies. I am 34 weeks post op and I still cannot do the things you list either, but..... most importantly I can walk, although this morning on Manchester's frozen pavements I was terrified of slipping I was walking. I think you have made fantastic progress considering what you have been through and you should be extremely proud of yourself and I feel sorry for your children that they have not witnessed just how strong and determined you are. Take care Annie Very good blog, and yes Doctors and Physio’s all seem to differ in opinions, treatment, number of sessions etc. etc. it is so difficult for us to know who we should listen to other than our own bodies.

I am 34 weeks post op and I still cannot do the things you list either, but….. most importantly I can walk, although this morning on Manchester’s frozen pavements I was terrified of slipping I was walking.

I think you have made fantastic progress considering what you have been through and you should be extremely proud of yourself and I feel sorry for your children that they have not witnessed just how strong and determined you are.

Take care
Annie

]]> Comment on 20 Weeks and Progress is Slow by wilddog http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/12/09/20-weeks-and-progress-is-slow/comment-page-1/#comment-46 wilddog Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:27:57 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=14#comment-46 I have had many concerns regarding physical therapy and your post touched on most of them. Whether or not all Physical therapists were created equal. Since doctors and hospitals are not it stands to reason that there would be a vast difference in therapists. I have been doing a bit of research, but my choices in my small town are limited to two. other than that it is driving an hour and a half one way. At least there in Dallas you have a number to interview and choose from. I know how hard it is to have what little family you have left turn their back on you. My brother and his family barely speak to me and then only when there is no other way around it. But what I have found out is that my friends are my real family. they are the ones who care, who truely love me. Do you not have any friends? No social circle of any kind? A church family perhaps? What about your co-workers? have you reached out to them? Many times I have been too proud to ask for help, but this injury has forced me to be more humble and to realize it is ok to ask others for help. In some ways that is what we are all doing on this blog. Asking each other for help and support. I don't think any of us here would put anyone "out on an ice floe". It may help you to read a post from Wintermute dated 11/17/08 regarding "the black dog" Be strong my fellow ATR. We will all overcome this! I have had many concerns regarding physical therapy and your post touched on most of them. Whether or not all Physical therapists were created equal. Since doctors and hospitals are not it stands to reason that there would be a vast difference in therapists. I have been doing a bit of research, but my choices in my small town are limited to two. other than that it is driving an hour and a half one way. At least there in Dallas you have a number to interview and choose from.
I know how hard it is to have what little family you have left turn their back on you. My brother and his family barely speak to me and then only when there is no other way around it. But what I have found out is that my friends are my real family. they are the ones who care, who truely love me. Do you not have any friends? No social circle of any kind? A church family perhaps? What about your co-workers? have you reached out to them? Many times I have been too proud to ask for help, but this injury has forced me to be more humble and to realize it is ok to ask others for help. In some ways that is what we are all doing on this blog. Asking each other for help and support. I don’t think any of us here would put anyone “out on an ice floe”.
It may help you to read a post from Wintermute dated 11/17/08 regarding “the black dog” Be strong my fellow ATR. We will all overcome this!

]]> Comment on Cankles by debs08blog http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/11/12/cankles/comment-page-1/#comment-45 debs08blog Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:17:19 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=13#comment-45 Yes - I too belong to the cankle club. I put my runners on for the first time yesterday (was given the get out of jail free card on Friday and no longer wear the aircast). I am going to go shoe shopping today if I can manage it - need to find something with an open back (thinking maybe a pair of clogs?) - don't know for sure. I am in British Columbia, Canada and we are starting to get snow now - so will be challenged with boots - arrgh - not looking forward to trying to get those on and off. I did buy a pair of Tender Tootsie boots a few weeks ago, in anticipation of bad weather, with a zip over the front, but haven't been able to get my foot into the left one yet.....I don't want to spend a lot of $ on shoes that have a short life span for me (translation = ugly and only using because they are the only thing that fits...) Good luck with your recovery! Yes - I too belong to the cankle club.
I put my runners on for the first time yesterday (was given the get out of jail free card on Friday and no longer wear the aircast).
I am going to go shoe shopping today if I can manage it - need to find something with an open back (thinking maybe a pair of clogs?) - don’t know for sure. I am in British Columbia, Canada and we are starting to get snow now - so will be challenged with boots - arrgh - not looking forward to trying to get those on and off.
I did buy a pair of Tender Tootsie boots a few weeks ago, in anticipation of bad weather, with a zip over the front, but haven’t been able to get my foot into the left one yet…..I don’t want to spend a lot of $ on shoes that have a short life span for me (translation = ugly and only using because they are the only thing that fits…)
Good luck with your recovery!

]]> Comment on Cankles by tearsaw http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/11/12/cankles/comment-page-1/#comment-44 tearsaw Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:17:09 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=13#comment-44 I'm there with you! I wish I would have read your post first about "cankles". I’m there with you! I wish I would have read your post first about “cankles”.

]]> Comment on Cankles by gw0508 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/11/12/cankles/comment-page-1/#comment-43 gw0508 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:20 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=13#comment-43 O boy. I'm at 8 weeks & I have maybe up to 9 more weeks to keep sporting my cankle if I'm up too long? I'm not one for heels but here in Colorado (where I live) & Wyoming (where my doc is), my doc has recommended cowboy boots! O boy. I’m at 8 weeks & I have maybe up to 9 more weeks to keep sporting my cankle if I’m up too long? I’m not one for heels but here in Colorado (where I live) & Wyoming (where my doc is), my doc has recommended cowboy boots!

]]> Comment on Cankles by elizabeth http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/2008/11/12/cankles/comment-page-1/#comment-42 elizabeth Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:54 +0000 http://achillesblog.com/catnboot/?p=13#comment-42 Dear Catnboot -- I am just finishing week 17 and boy do I hear you sister! Cankles just do not work for me, but my doctor has repeatedly told me that I am right on track for healing and I can see that I have less & less swelling. The whole process is just so slow!! I have a whole closetful of heels that are begging to be worn, and I am tired of my Danskos and Sketchers. Found a pair of lower heeled boots at DSW (Kenneth Cole Reaction) that I think might tide me over the winter months, but I am with you: the vanity thing has become a hurdle now that the bigger challenges have been met! I want my wardrobe back!! Hang in there kiddo, and let me know how you progress. Compared to all we have been through, I know this too shall pass. Dear Catnboot — I am just finishing week 17 and boy do I hear you sister! Cankles just do not work for me, but my doctor has repeatedly told me that I am right on track for healing and I can see that I have less & less swelling. The whole process is just so slow!! I have a whole closetful of heels that are begging to be worn, and I am tired of my Danskos and Sketchers. Found a pair of lower heeled boots at DSW (Kenneth Cole Reaction) that I think might tide me over the winter months, but I am with you: the vanity thing has become a hurdle now that the bigger challenges have been met! I want my wardrobe back!! Hang in there kiddo, and let me know how you progress. Compared to all we have been through, I know this too shall pass.

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