48 Days Post-Op

Posted on May 7th, 2012 by mike44

48 days can seem like an eternity but the time flies when you set small individual goals just trying to better your recovery each and every day.  Today also marked the beginning of my 5th week of pt. We started  to add resistance workouts to our regimen along with using balance boards. Nothing to tricky but [...]

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2 more weeks?

Posted on April 20th, 2012 by mike44

Went back for my 3rd follow up appointment post surgery(1 month) with my doctor and she adjusted the boot to a neutral position. Walking is sooo much easier and now, just a little more painful now since its forcing me to increase my ROM from plantar flexion to neutral. Reminds me of when the dentist would tighten [...]

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27 days post op..

Posted on April 16th, 2012 by mike44

And I’m walking with no crutches! Therapy is really paying off, the tendon feels really good but still along way to go. Just thought I’d post an update!

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Small Victories

Posted on April 14th, 2012 by mike44

Through my ATR journey thus far I have had to put up with more frustrations than I could have ever imagined. At the same time I’m coming away with an invaluable lesson learned. The little things we tend to take for granted such as walking, carrying a bag of groceries, getting to and from school [...]

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PT Day 2

Posted on April 11th, 2012 by mike44

Today was my second day of PT. Im only 3 weeks post therapy but my therapist wanted to see if I could walk with only the support of one crutch and I did so with only moderate pain. After that I was put on a bike and rode for a few minutes and somehow didn’t [...]

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PEACE OUT, CRUTCHES!

Posted on April 6th, 2012 by mike44

So I just visited my doctor for the second time post surgery and she told me I could ditch the crutches and start walking with a boot if I am ready. I can stand with no problem but mentally taking that step is impossible for me right now. So in the mean time I’m walking [...]

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“How did you do this?…It’s an old person injury..”

Posted on March 29th, 2012 by mike44

I recently found this site and thought it would be cool to keep track of my recovery and learn from others that are farther along the recovery process than I am.
Lets start with a proper intro..My name is Mike ( if my username didn’t already give that away), I’m a 21 year old student at [...]

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  • normofthenorth | April 21st, 2012 | 12:20 am

    I like the plan of changing ankle at bed-time, not loading it up (at the new angle) ’til morning. No proof it works better, but it sounds logical to me.

  • Janus | April 20th, 2012 | 7:36 pm

    Excellent! Two shoes in just two more weeks. That’s just six weeks post-surgery, right? Pretty good.

    Wishing you all the best.

  • Janus | April 18th, 2012 | 12:32 am

    Excellent news!

  • jenniferanderson | April 17th, 2012 | 7:34 pm

    That is amazing! I am 28 days post op and just started PWB today. Congratulations on your speedy recovery!

  • normofthenorth | April 17th, 2012 | 2:25 am

    FWB is my fave landmark/breakthrough in the whole rehab, so congrats!!

  • ultrarunning316 | April 16th, 2012 | 10:40 pm

    Yup, Fascinating to watch the tendon progress!

  • ericbabula | April 16th, 2012 | 8:32 pm

    Congratulations!!! Awesome job!!!

  • pablomoses | April 14th, 2012 | 12:43 pm

    That’s it Mike, small attainable goals - like in “What About Bob”…. “Baby Steps”

  • mike44 | April 12th, 2012 | 1:35 pm

    Haha thats to funny Eric! I would be long winded to but I’m so behind in my school work from this so I just have a few minutes here and there to update my blog, but I’m looking forward to checking out your day two experiences! Keep it up, we got this!

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  • ericbabula | April 12th, 2012 | 7:59 am

    Ha! Mike - you and I are on the same schedule! I just posted my PT Day 2 results, from last night! Though I was more long-winded than you (that happens with me!), it sounds like we had fairly similar PT experiences, yesterday. I walked out of my therapy feeling good and confident of my recovery and return to athletics, too (though, I’m 45, not 21)!!!

    Keep up your spirits and keep up the good work!

  • ultrarunning316 | April 12th, 2012 | 2:19 am

    I think this is awesome! Agree every bit builds up that all important level of confidence that helps us reach for the next rung on the ladder! Well done!

  • Courtney | April 6th, 2012 | 8:04 pm

    On Monday my doc said to slowly transition to FWB without the crutches and it was scary at first. Each day I went a little more but after a couple of days with no pain, I went for it and now I don’t need the crutches at all. Just use pain as your guide. It is scary but it is also freeing! Today was my first full day of doing what I want, when I want (around the house that is) and it is nice. The first day was scary though and so was the second. After that, progress and confidence came a lot faster than I expected. Just passing that on!

  • mike44 | April 6th, 2012 | 4:56 pm

    Thats awesome to hear! I can put about 25%bw on it but im scared to push it any further. Just need to keep working on this mental barrier I’ve built in my head. Thanks for the advice, I’m deff not gonna rush this one.

  • jimminyc | April 6th, 2012 | 4:19 pm

    Hi Mike, I know exactly where you are coming from, I am 6 weeks post op and up until Wednesday I was PWB with two crutches. I decided to take the plunge and do some 1 crutch walking at work, it was difficult and very scary but after 20 minutes I felt good. Today I decided to throw them in the corner at my parents place while we were there and go for it. So this evening, I am back to walking (in a very strange looking manner) around my own house for the first time in 7 weeks, it feels great. I say take your time and try it at a time that ‘feels right’ to you, that’s what worked for me. A big part of it for me was confidence as there is no pain involved, also, my physio threatened to steel my crutches. Good luck!

  • rosethorn | April 1st, 2012 | 5:52 pm

    MIke,

    I was 25 at my first rupture and 26 for ruptures two and three.I am also an athlete, currently in school for a Fitness Technology certificate. Needless to say, it’s easy for our kind to “overdo” it, though it doesn’t feel that way to us.

    I discovered through my journey that I had orthopedic problems: one leg longer than the other and excessively high arches causing pretty extreme foot eversion problems. I always thought I just had bad balance! Analyze some of these avenues for yourself as you heal; orthopedic custom shoe inserts have made my situation much better! Best of luck to you.

  • mike44 | March 29th, 2012 | 11:28 pm

    Hey Matt, thanks for the support. What exactly did you do to rupture it during the game? I just planted to change direction, really was odd.

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  • mike44 | March 29th, 2012 | 11:23 pm

    Hey Victoria, I appreciate the support. I agree with you saying that its just from being athletic and always on the move too. That quote about it being an “old person injury” was just from one of the doctors I saw, just thought it was funny at the time. Hope your recovery is going well too!

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  • Bballmatt | March 29th, 2012 | 9:17 pm

    Whassup Mike?
    I’m 26, and I too ruptured my A playing basketball. I had surgery a day before you but I am on a more conservative recovery path. Welcome to the site. Hopefully we’ll all recover sooner than later And we can get back ASAP. It’s a pretty annoying injury, but it’s cool people on here support you. Look forward to hearing more from you.

  • victorialyn12 | March 29th, 2012 | 9:06 pm

    Welcome, I’m 24 so I get where you’re coming from, I tore mine playing soccer. I don’t think it’s an “old person injury” though…I think it’s just being athletic. Hopefully you’re recovery goes well!