Almost 4 mos

I’m almost 4 mos post-op ATR surgical repair!!  I’ve done great!  Ankle feels good.  Only a few toe pumps to get me walking after sitting in a long meeting.  My gait "appears" normal though I still have to concentrate to make it so.
Yet, over the last week, I’ve felt discomfort in my toes. We worked [...]

I’m STILL dealing with elbow and shoulder pain…likely from using the scooter while NWB in a small space (House Boat for 5 days).  I’m guessing that’s tendonitis.
I also had an MRI on my right knee (good leg) for a likely meniscus tear.  Nothing showed up but some water/inflammation of the knee….so unknown cause.  It still [...]

Pool Workout

I was able to enjoy the pool yesterday…it will likely be the last time, unless I join a gym membership (w/ an indoors pool).  Fall crept into the Midwest today. I’m not disappointed but it is a setback in my water options and walking (it has rained since 3 this afternoon).  To add, half of my huge [...]

Recovery

I’m now 12 weeks post left ATR surgical repair.  4 weeks splints/casts then 4 weeks boot.  I walked my first unassisted mile at my 11 week anni-rupture-versity.  It was awesome!  I’ve walked a dedicated mile a day (so far).  I started PT as soon as I got in the boot (CAM)…Literally, I was at the [...]