September, 2008 archive

FWB!

September 28th, 2008 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

I’ve reached a milestone!
I haven’t used a crutch in over 48 hours other than to the grocery store yesterday, because I walk pretty damn slow with my splint on. 
The walking is getting easier every day, and the tendon doesn’t really get too sore.  My heel does, though, as I’m not able to wear shoes under my [...]

Should I should just stick to golf and poker?

September 23rd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

Hello to all my fellow ATR rupturers (is that a word?) out there.
Well, I am just about at the five week post-op point, and am doing very well, as I hope all of you are.  I’m now at the point in the recovery process, where I can see a glimmer of light at the end [...]

1st Post Op Appointment

September 3rd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 4 comments

Saw the doc today for the first time since the surgery- two weeks tomorrow morning.  First of all, let me say that I was really impressed with my doctor (David Collman, DPO, Kaiser Modesto Medical Center).  When I first saw him, he gave me the scoop on what my options were, and I pretty much [...]

Played 9 holes of golf- 11 days post op

September 2nd, 2008 | Uncategorized | 5 comments

Yeah maybe I borrowed a little title shock from Jonas, but it’s actually true.  Shot even par!  I played some tennis as well.  Drum roll…   on my daughters Nintendo WII, that is.
My ankle has been bothering me less and less every day as far as how much time I can spend without elevating it.  So I’ve [...]