Nov

28

Happy Thanksgiving

November 28, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Things I’m thankful for today:
1. that the surgery was successful and recovery is going smoothly.  So many things can go wrong with injuries and surgeries and recovery, and — other than the injury itself — things are going as well as could be hoped.
2. wonderfully supportive and encouraging friends and family, and members of this [...]

Nov

27

Milestone: stitches out, new cast

November 27, 2013 | 4 Comments

On Monday all 27 stitches came out and a new cast got put on.  Everything looked and felt good.  The foot is more dorsiflexed than before, and I can feel the pull.  The new cast is nice and tight (and as close to Hoya blue as I could get); I was really starting to flop [...]

Nov

19

The Journey Begins

November 19, 2013 | 9 Comments

Hi friends, family, colleagues, and fellow bloggers,
Thanks for stopping by, and welcome!  I’ll be posting information about my injury and recovery process as milestones occur, challenges come up, obstacles are overcome, and so on.
BACKGROUND

Injury: full rupture of the left Achilles tendon, about 2cm separation
Date: 11/03/2013, around 9:00amET
Activity During Injury:  running an out-and-up during an alumni [...]