5 MONTHS
5 months have passed since “that day,” and I can’t even begin to believe that it has been that long already. I’m now starting to understand the “it’ll get better with time” posts that used to somewhat annoy me in those early days of my injury. Now, I too, can echo that same sentiment to those of you who may be just beginning this tedious journey known as ATR recovery. It does, in fact, get better. Time does heal, and normalcy reinstates itself just about when you’ve given up on it.
I know that I’ve experienced somewhat of a speedier recovery than most, but it hasn’t come without it’s up and down days. I’m finally back to playing tennis (hopefully matches soon) for about 2 hours, 2-3 times a week. My balance on my ATR foot has almost fully returned, and I’ve been back at work for 5 weeks and I run around my store like the crazy man I was before that fateful day. I can jog again (can’t wait to run my 10 miles a day), and I can do my plyometrics DVD on my P90X!!!!
I know that I’m a ways away, but I’m hoping to be the very same encouragement that I sought those months ago looking for “someone who understood” what I was going through. I’m excited that each day brings new strength and a closer step to full recovery. Next month will be a half year since my rupture and I can’t wait to see what new competencies I develop in that time.
To all of you, stick with it because it does get better……HAPPY HEALING!!!
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That sounds so quick!
This is exactly what I like to hear!!!
Congtratulations on a fantastic achievement and an amazing recovery timeline.
I have to say, reading this, really is inspiring…although your lifestyle was and is so much more active than my own but I think it’s that high activity levels that have enabled such a speedy recovey - just fantastic achievement.
Happy healing and let us know how the matches/running goes.
Nice to see you back on the blog. Congrats to your healing and back to your activvities. My matra lately is “time heals all wounds.” I am at 8 months and not without setbacks. Still dealing with my wound closing issue but all other rehab has been going well.
If you are doing your PX90 what the heck you should be able to handle a tennis match! Today at XFIT we did a 1776 theme workout for the 4th. I was able to do everything including the tuck jumps and jumping -jumping jacks. Finisher was 100 burpees with many r movements in between. Wrapped up 1776 movements in under 30 minutes. happy healing and we all wake one day and not even think about our AT!
Thanks guys!!
@andrew1971 I actually think the same as you…..Because I was so active, and refused to be stuck on a couch for 3 months has actually helped me regain a lot of my abilities a lot faster. The best advice I have is listen to your own body though for it, and not anyone else, will tell you when it’s ready for adventure….
@doryt I hope all goes well with the wound closing issue. Do you know why that has been an issue this long into the game? I can’t even imagine going through that….Yes, I should be ready for a little match play here and there after doing P90X, but I think I’m a little more nervous playing tennis because that’s how it all happened…..I’m sure it’s more mental than anything. I actually got in a set a couple days ago, and today I got in a set and a half (I was up in the second set) before I said NO MAS…..I’m making my way back for sure….
Happy Healing All!
Hi walkel,
I really have no idea why I have experienced this issue with the incision not closing. The doctors al say it can happen since blood flow is non existant to the tendon and circulation is poor. I’ve quite trying to point blame anywhere to anyone. Now the Physicians Assistant did not put steri strips on the incision line when sutures were removed and I was put into hard cast. Docotrs deny this was trhe cause. IF I were to go thru thhis again, I would not keep my leg casted for as long as I was.After surgery i was soft splint casted for 3 wks. Then hard cast for 4 wks. Next time I’d do a sneak peek and re-wrap the splint myself. And insist hard cast be removed earlier for a look-see. Other than the complication I have been fine, no real pain and progress OK except I had to be gentle not aggressive on my rehab early on because of dealing with wound healing. Best to you!
I am encouraged to hear that healing fast is okay and normal. I am almost 5 months from surgery and running 4 miles of modest hills and trails 4x’s a week. It feels so good to be active, but my surgeon and PT both say not to run until I hit the 1 yr mark. Luckily my PT is a runner also, so she is working on my heal raises, with a deal that when I can heal raise on one foot then I can run up hills again. Until then she says flat surfaces and down hill (even though she would prefer that I not run at all). I have been doing pilates and running since the 4 month mark. I have 100% ROM. Balance is great, just need to work on my calf strength. I am 35, female, and hopeful that my age doesn’t prevent me from a full recovery!!
Too old or too young, BillieF?