Torn Achilles

[Skeeter]

So I completely shredded my Achilles last Monday. It is definitely as painful as it sounds.

Had the surgery yesterday, which apparently went well. I'm in much less pain than I expected. Doc is telling me that best case scenario I will be back to normal functioning (running, jumping, etc.) in 4 months.

Anyone else gone through this, and if so, what were your experiences?

[Stabbyrogue]

Never gone thru it myself, but I feel for you, and wish you a speedy recovery.

[Jonty]

That sucks. How did you tear it?

[Skeeter]

I decided I'd add some cardio to my gym routine, and decided to do suicides. Ft line np. Half court line. MAN DOWN!! PIMP IN DISTRESS!!!

[Tsa`ah]

Ruptured mine when I was 16. That was topped off with a 400lb defensive tackle reenacting Bolo Yeung's stomp scene in Blood Sport on my heel. So pins in the calcaneus on top of the achilles rupture.

Walking was misery for about 6 months after the target "recovery". Of course as I get closer to 40 I'm feeling the bigger injuries in the form of arthritis.

About 2 weeks after surgery I had to go on blood thinners for about 4 months because of a blood clot that formed. Weekly blood tests are fun ... as are the weekly changes in warfarin dosing.

The best advice to give when the doc clears you for activity is to frequently stretch and keep hot and cold compresses handy ... and if possible, lots and lots of vicodin.

[Asha]

Mmmm painkillers!! I'd be jealous if it wasn't for the Pet Cemetery injury.

[Kuyuk]

a manager at my old college did his - but he decided not to have the surgery (yet), and is gimping around in a boot.. says it's horrible etc etc.

Sucks though - hope your recovery goes well!

[Malvadere]

Best advice is to give a 110% with your physical therapist.

[Delias]

Best advice is to give a 110% with your physical therapist.

Impossible.

[Skeeter]

I had full reconstructive shoulder surgery. That was awful. Rehab is definitely the most important thing.

I've heard blood clots are a real problem with this surgery. I would like to avoid stroking out if at all possible.

6 months of agony sounds delightful. I was hoping to be able to play softball this summer.

interesting facts. most achilles ruptures happen in males between 30-40. Also you are 2x more likely to rupture your left tendon than your right.

[NocturnalRob]

Impossible.
No more impossible than a hole-in-one.

[Parkbandit]

No more impossible than a hole-in-one.

Like this?

http://www.funcracker.com/FunBull/Funny-Pictures/Funny-Pictures/Mommy-Whats-That-Smell-1309.jpg

[Wyrmx]

So I completely shredded my Achilles last Monday. It is definitely as painful as it sounds.

Had the surgery yesterday, which apparently went well. I'm in much less pain than I expected. Doc is telling me that best case scenario I will be back to normal functioning (running, jumping, etc.) in 4 months.

Anyone else gone through this, and if so, what were your experiences?

Yup, had a full rupture about a year and half ago. Had the surgery to re-attach it...in addition to the rupture there was muscle repair needed as well. Six weeks in a hard cast then a long stretch of PT. i was amazed at how much muscle mass i lost. I started light athletics after 4 months, but it took closer to a full year to get back to were i was.

I'll take a broken bone over that shit any day...I hated how long it took to recover. Hope you have a speedy one and good luck!

[Hulkein]

This is making me feel very pessimistic on Ryan Howard's ability to come back this year and do anything besides strike out.

[Skeeter]

I'm looking forward /dreading my follow up appointment tuesday. I'm not completely sure what all was done, as I was still pretty loopy when the doctor was explaining it to me.

I can verify that taking care of a 3yo and a 2yo with one leg sucks.

[MokiePrime]

I can verify that taking care of a 3yo and a 2yo with one leg sucks.

This. Times a lot.

I didn't have a complete rupture of the tendon, but I did have a partial tear combined with the complete rupture of all the major ligaments in my ankle, bone bruising, and six avulsion fractures (where a chunk of bone is ripped off by the ligament when it pulls away). It really wasn't pretty.

[kookiegod]

One of the trainers I work with did this.

Was throwing MMA style knees at a heavy bag when his exploded.

Took a year to get back in the gym, and he now OWNS a gym.

~Paul

[NocturnalRob]

Took a year to get back in the gym, and he now OWNS a gym.
So the moral of the story is...if you want to OWN a gym, tear your achilles?

[Skeeter]

so... I got the cast off yesterday and am now in a walking boot. Rehab starts in 2 weeks.

My calf muscle looks like an old lady's upper arm waddle. Its awful. The boot isn't for the tendon which is fully healed its because I no longer have the support of the calf muscle to keep me upright.

Rehab will solely consist of rebuilding the calf. I found that interesting.

Walking boot is on till at least my follow up appointment on Valentines day.

I have appreciated the kind words.

[Middian]

I couldn't imagine this. I got tendinitis playing college football and thought the world was ending. I couldn't even think about a full rupture! I still cringe every time I see Pet Cemetery: when the kid slices the Achilles!! (shiver)

[Soulpieced]

Rehab sucks, but necessary.

NoACLpieced.