Week 16 Update
December 15th, 2014 | Uncategorized |There are no short-cuts to recovery. I’ve been plodding along. My walks are faster paced, I can jog but my surgeon wants to wait a couple weeks, and my scar area has continued to desensitize. I had managed to keep weight gain at bay for the first 12 weeks. I’m up about 8 pounds since then. Some of the weight is from the 1000’s of squats and lunges that I’ve done and some from San Diego’s great craft beer makers.
I’m back rock climbing (indoors on top rope, low/no risk of any sort of impact or sudden loading on the Achilles) a couple times a week. The first time back felt very similar to taking first steps out of the boot. I feel pretty good now and enjoy the easy (for me) climbs as additional PT. I’m able to control the load on the affected leg and work on strength and ROM in a lot of different body positions.
I’m glad I’ve putting some thoughts on my recovery on this blog. When I/we think my recovery has slowed to a crawl, it’s nice to look back to see how far I’ve/we’ve come.
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- derek has completed the grueling 26.2 ATR miles to full recovery!
Goal: 365 days from the surgery date.
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- derek has completed the grueling 26.2 ATR miles to full recovery!
Lots of my fave sports are too scary for some of my friends and family — including volleyball, the one that claimed BOTH of my ATs! But I know too many people who’ve been injured in rock-climbing to have a personal interest in doing it. Chacun a son gout!
Just having fun doing a fun version of one of your fave sports at <17 weeks in is a great accomplishment!
Enjoyed reading your blog Derek…thanks for sharing.
There are so many “first time since” experiences- I find it kind of fun! Sounds like your rock climbing is providing some great functional rehab.