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Practice Makes Perfect

March 27, 2010

Finally, as of today, (drum roll please)…I’m walking completely on my own, no crutches, no cane, nothing. It feels great! I’m still in the boot and so far I can’t walk any great lengths, but that’s ok. I feel like this is one step to victory and I’m just going to enjoy it. This afternoon [...]

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Almost Walking On My Own

March 22, 2010

A little more progress. It might be at a snail’s pace, but nevertheless, it’s improvement. Tonight I made dinner and I limped around my small kitchen without the crutches. I’m not sure when limping became good, but that’s where I’m at. At my recent doctor appointment, the doctor said it’s time to push myself a [...]

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Ready to Get Back to Normal Life

March 2, 2010

I think I’ve been a pretty good sport with the whole crutches thing, but enough is enough. I’m ready for things to get back to normal. Aside from accidental trips and spills, I’ve followed my doctor’s orders perfectly. I am not walking on my foot. In fact, tomorrow will be two weeks since the surgery [...]

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Recovering After Achilles Surgery

February 22, 2010

I woke up in a splint and with my toes peaking out from the bandages. I was instantly relieved that I had taken the time to get my toes done. A few friends (and my husband) thought I was crazy for putting a pedicure on my list of things to do before the surgery. I [...]

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Surgery Day

February 19, 2010

It’s a few days post-surgery now. I’m not quite as drugged up as I was in the beginning, but it’s pretty painful if I don’t have some type of heavy paid medication in my system. I keep feeling like I’m a wimp for taking the medication, but if it’s available to me and I’m hurting, [...]

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What to Expect Pre-Op for Achilles Surgery

February 16, 2010

I would like McDreamy to be my surgeon tomorrow, and I’ll take a side of McSteamy. Ok, ok, in all seriousness, this is how things rolled out for my surgery. For many people who read this blog, this is probably pretty boring, but I want to let people who are considering achilles surgery know what [...]

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Achilles Tendinosis

February 15, 2010

I’ve noticed a lot of visitors have found my blog when they are looking for information about achilles tendinosis. I can understand why. Achilles tendinosis is one of those injuries that’s rattled with grey area. There is no cut and dry, try this and you are guaranteed to feel better. Like so many others struggling [...]

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