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1 year post-injury: Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya
July 23, 2010 | |
A quick hello to old-timers and new recruits alike from the “other side” of recovery!
One year ago I was 3 weeks post-op and just moving to FWB in my boot.
Today it’s 13 months exactly since my ATR rupture and I have just returned from a holiday in Africa climbing Mt Kenya (Pt Lenana trekking peak only) and Kilimanjaro. Although my injured leg is still not as strong as my good leg, and the achilles does get sore after a challenging day, it doesn’t limit me in any way. The only thing (apart from fear)that stopped us attempting the technical peaks on Mt Kenya was lack of extra days to acclimatise to the altitude - my achilles is now fine for rock climbing.
The achilles certainly wasn’t a problem on either mountain, although sadly viral gastroenteritis did stop us from summiting on Kilimanjaro. Apart from that, we had a great time on both mountains, and I would highly recommend the trip to anyone who enjoys hiking.
One year and one day from my rupture I found myself here:
Some more photos from the trips are here (links will likely expire in a few weeks) if anyone is interested:
Unless I happen to rupture again (fingers crosssed this DOESN’T happen!!!), this is probably my last post on here. Thanks again to Dennis for setting up this fantastic resource, and to all the posters whose wealth of wisdom and experience made those early dark days more bearable.
To all of you still suffering there, best wishes for your recovery, and always remember the future is bright, and closer than you think!
Dylan
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- dsut4392 has completed the grueling 26.2 ATR miles to full recovery!
Goal: 152 days from the surgery date.
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- dsut4392 has completed the grueling 26.2 ATR miles to full recovery!
Kewl!
Back in the spring, I started planning to spent the one-yr anniversary of my surgery hiking Long’s Peak (>14,000 ft) here in Colorado. Family events are keeping me from following through with those plans. Cheers to you for your efforts!