Kicking Back - From Torn Tendon to Black Belt

Hi All,

Sorry for not updating sooner - it has been one hell of a week at MIT, with midterm exams in almost every class and our campus preview weekend, which is full of grilling, partying, and general mayhem.

First of all, I am now full weight bearing while on the boot (and I will be for three more weeks at least), and I must say that walking is an amazing thing.  It happened to be a beautiful day out when I first lost my crutches, and that made it all the more amazing.  As a guy who hates being pitied, it was great to not have old ladies hold doors open for me, and when I tuck the boot under my jeans most people don’t notice it at all!  Now begins another phase of patience, but its definitely a lot nicer than being on crutches.  

I am full of hope right now, and full of ideas for what to do with this newfound ability to get around.  This past Friday I went out party hopping with a bunch of pre-frosh, and finally danced for the first time in months - it felt great.  The next day, I went to the gym for the first time in months as well - I think it’s the beginning of the part of my life where I start treating my body better.  It felt good to be sore the next day, but not so sore that I knew I had exerted myself.  This time, getting in shape is about control, patience, and discipline.  

I hope all of you out there with injuries are doing well, and for those who are having a tough time - just take a deep breath and keep on crutching.  You will get through this faster than you realize.