Back at work
Well, while we’ve been of life loads has changed here. The main one being I’m back to work. Occupational Health suggested a phased retuen and today I completed my first full day. It all seems ok and some normality is coming back to my life. My achilles is much improved and gets stronger day by day. I still have a slight limp but only when tired. I almost have full flexibilty and heal lifts are coming slowly but surely. I have to admit my single leg heal lift is still pretty weedy only about an inch from the ground but each weeks they get better. The physio is relly happy and suggested I can start gentle jogging.
A few weeks ago I had a major panic with the devlopment of a lump on my achilles. As it turned out it was scar tissue, the swelling had kept it hidden previously. That receives lots of massage and seems to be going down slightly. It doesn’t cause any pain and was the original sight of all my tightness, but as I’ve progressed the tightness is easing so that panic is now over.
For those of you new to this journey, my heart goes out to you but know this, it does get better. Don’t try to rush your progress the one thing this injury teaches you is patience. Personally for me, learning this lesson has been a very positive thing. It has also taught me to appreciate my life, my friends and the kindness of others. I personally feel this has left me a much better person.
Good luck to everyone and happy healing. It’s nice to have this site back on line. I felt a little bereft without it. 
January 27th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Good news. From your description I would say you are doing really well at 18 weeks post ATR. I was still on crutches with a draining hole in my ankle at that point.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Sounds great liverpoollass! I’m glad to be connected again to our little group of fighters! The first week back to work was the toughest. The first 3 days, actually pretty much sucked…from there it gets much better every day : )
January 27th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Keep on truckin’, LL!