Hells yeah. I'll be back at str8line for sure. At 2 weeks the worst is behind you. Now it's time to work. Keep at it man, you'll be good to go by fall.
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Hells yeah. I'll be back at str8line for sure. At 2 weeks the worst is behind you. Now it's time to work. Keep at it man, you'll be good to go by fall.
Damn Truth, I just read all the way through this for the first time. How long a recovery is typical for Achilles repair? Sounds way worse than ACL (done that 2x unfortunately).
I have been dealing with achilles tendonitis for going on 18 months due to partial tear while running. Been to the podiatrist numerous times and to PT twice, have orthodotics etc. I'm afraid it's the knife for me as it just won't go away and gives the same level of discomfort whether I do nothing for 3 mos or run 30 miles a week.
Swimming and driving a car (right leg) aggrevate it more than anything.
Skiing on it has been ok...worst part is actually on the chair. It does hold me back a bit because I always have a sense of not being 100%.
Heres hoping your rehab is complete to get right back at it.
Just registered for the international distance event. Game on!
sweet! So August 27th eh? So I guess after you collect your winnings from this event you hop on the jet to Lenas? :DQuote:
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Sounds like perfect motivation to me!
Yeah...I almost balked on the race due to LL, but I figured I can nab both.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces
alright i gotta brag a little, just got back from pt.
16 days post op
134 degrees flex
-1 extension
fuck yeah!
my therapists are pretty amazed and i am really stoked.
That's good stuff fez. Just keep in mind the graft gets weaker until about 6 weeks post op, at which point it is at it's most vulnerable. Don't rush things too much mang.
thanks truth, i hadn't realized that about the 6 weeks thing.
over use is one thing my pt is worried about. they are concerned that i am moving so well now that i will over do it. of course they are the ones who push me the furthest too.
I'm now running sub 10 minutes for the mile but that's about all the endurance my calf can take. Over compensation with my ACL leg is causing some pretty intense IT band inflamation and tightness across the left (ACL) knee. I did get the all clear to begin regualr weight training for the lower body which should help me put some mass back in my legs.
Good day today. Got in a hard PT session with a mile run and then put in 2 hours on the road bike outside in the 70 degree weather.
Jeebus man!
I just got around to reading the whole ordeal. Rough road. Sounds like you killed it though. I get cut around the end of april so hopefully I can make some turns with you next season. I'll be moning out there mid june-ish. Keep up the good work in PT!
Truth, you are inspiring me. :smile:
Seems like there's no stopping you now!
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Didn't have the surgery you had.... yet, but had the other stuff done. Only three small incisions and yes, even with those I have/had bruising, numbness and even a little puffiness. Still do and it's been three weeks and two days.
After knocking out several 2 hour plus road rides this past week I was able to run for 30 minutes on a treadmill today at 5.2 mph. I'm stoked.
Saw the doc yesterday. All good.
NO MORE PT!!!!!!!
After 18 months and 2 surgeries I am finally finished with PT.
I'm running outdoors for the first time since before the ACL (summer 2004) and slowly building my time. Cycling is strong and my swim is still a work in progress though I have my race distance. 13 weeks til the triathlon.
Congrats man. This is badass news. Celebrate it!
YEA DUDE
cant wait till i hear news like that. sounds like youve finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel. CONGRATS:yourock:
8/19 marked 1 year without a catastrophic body part failure!!!!!
Get er done tomorrow!!!
I played hoops for the first time in 2 years today. Holy shit was that awkward. Neither leg is doing what my brain is telling it to. The shooting came back quick, but the jumping and cutting....fack. Dunno if that'll ever be the same.
congrats truth, the jumping and cutting will come back but slowly. Same as for skiing. Confidence is a big part of this as well. Keep at it.
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It was really a test for skiing. The knee felt totally stable and the achilles never flinched. I was a little concerned about it pliability when it get's stretched quickly (ie: landing) but it actually seems stronger than the "healthy" achilles. I should be on snow in the next few weeks and I'm not really even concerned about the stability of either repair at this point. Basketball and tennis are the real litmus tests for the achilles. Aside from feeling slow as all hell I'm pleased with the results. It'll be added to my workouts now a few times a week.
This thread is officially finished. 3 days on snow and all is well.
c ya
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