Jun

24

Is it only 2 weeks post surgery. Really???

June 24, 2014 | 9 Comments

What an interesting two weeks it has been. Emotional train wreck one minute, sobbing like a teenager who just broke up with her boyfriend of one week the next ! I feel pregnant again about 8 months to be precise, the time when your back hurts, your feet swell, you have to roll a few [...]

Jun

15

D Day

June 15, 2014 | 3 Comments

Packed my overnight bag, some reading, charged the ipad in the morning. Patiently waited for my husband to come back and pick me up for my 11:45am Check-In. I was almost excited, hungry from fasting but excited. My Mum called from NZ wishing me luck and upset she wasn’t here. Pulled up to the hospital [...]

Jun

12

The Surgery

June 12, 2014 | 8 Comments

This is what happens while I’m knocked out. If this makes you squirm then I advise never to google “achilles tendon surgery images” Made me weak in my one good leg.

Jun

11

To go under the knife or not, that is the question

June 11, 2014 | 32 Comments

12 days after the event I am scheduled to see the trauma clinic doctor to have the cast removed and get a boot put on. My lifelong friend drove me, hooked me up with coffee and a bite to eat while we waited 3 hours to see someone. I was having boot envy as people [...]

Jun

8

Austism & Achilles Ruptures Don’t Mix

June 8, 2014 | 4 Comments

The day after the event poses a few issues for our family. Our youngest Hemi who turns four later in this crazy week has struggled with my injury. Hemi has Autism. Change is very difficult for children with Autism and Hemi is no exception. I am the only one who drives him to kindy and [...]

Jun

8

The Mothership Goes Down

June 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Mother of 4 contemplating the non surgical vs surgical options as the Dr went through what my fate would be over the next 3 - 6 months. It was overwhelming to take it all in, I knew nothing of this type of injury and decided the  non surgical Willits Protocol was the best option. So [...]

Jun

8

The Event

June 8, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago I went to netball training to be carried to my car 20 minutes later after the dreaded event. I was standing still ready to intercept a pass from a standing position to taking off leading with my right leg, next thing I looked at my team mate surprised she could get that [...]

Jun

7

Hello world!

June 7, 2014 | 1 Comment

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