Archive for June, 2008

Is Working Out Good for Us?

Monday, June 30th, 2008

I have read several folks’ blogs about how they are working out early in the recovery phase of our injury.  I have felt guilty about doing so many things that the doctor has not discussed with me or released me to do.  Just like eriedutchgirl mentioned in her 4 – 5 week post, I, too, [...]

Life Changing Experience

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Folks:
 
My ATR injury has inspired me to reflect on many areas of my life.  Just as ednorman stated, I have taken so many things for granted over the past few years:  my health (nutrition, fitness, build), family, job, etc.
 
When I suffered the injury, I made a commitment that while my lower body recuperated, I was [...]

Here’s to a Speedy Recovery II

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

I would like to chronicle my ATR and my experiences over the last three weeks.  On Monday, May 26, 2008, my wife and I decided to play a little tennis in our subdivision’s amenities area.  Because I thought we were just going to “hit a few” I wore some older tennis shoes.  Moreover, I did [...]

Here’s to a Speedy Recovery

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Hey folks.  This is my first post to the site, although I have been reading the rich content since I first ruptured my Achilles tendon on May 26, 2008.  I visited my ortho the next day and scheduled surgery for Thursday, May 29, 2008.  By the way, my ortho had been treating me for Achilles [...]

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Monday, June 16th, 2008

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