Achilles Tendon Rupture Recovery

The pain isn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. I’ll see the surgeon for a follow up in 10 to 14 days. And then a new cast and another follow up 2 weeks later. If all goes well, I should be going into a walking boot, and I should be able [...]

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My girlfriend drove me to the hospital. Surgery day! Waited for hours and finally was called back into the pre-op area. I changed into a gown and spoke with the anesthesiologist, in his mid 40’s.
He asked me how I hurt myself, and I told him. His face brightend up and asked me to play [...]

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Looks like there is a chance that I’ll have the surgery tomorrow morning. Doctor’s assistant called and said that they might be able to squeeze me in tomorrow for the surgery. He’s a foot and ankle surgical specialist so I am hoping that I am in good hands. No food/drink past midnight, and I’ll get [...]

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Total Achilles Tendon Rupture is what I suffered on Friday night, and I thought this blog “from injury to recovery” might help someone else who might have the misfortune of going through the same experience.
I’ll post all that I learn through this ordeal. Hey, I am going to be immobile for quite some time, so [...]

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