ATI + 32
ATI December 1st, 2008Has it been 32 days since my Achilles Tendon rupture? Seems like only yesterday. Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun?
Actually, the time is passing relatively well. I went back to work last week, which helped a little – although of course, I’ve been stuffed in a downstairs office and it’s far from ideal.
The last couple of weeks have been pain free although I did develop a little back pain I suppose from hopping about on one leg. It’s impossible to keep the leg elevated all the time as per doctor’s orders. But I rest it as much as I can.
I haven’t done all the craft stuff I intended to do, but I have busied myself by doing a lot of research, reading and writing a few articles.
I’ve also kept myself busy working on this website and the Woodlife Network. You can probably see a couple of new tabs at the top of this page.
The good news is that the trip to the hospital today was quite fruitful. They repositioned the foot and put another plaster on. Before they did this I could actually move the foot up and down a little bit. Even though I still can’t bear weight on the foot I’m able to steady myself on two feet a little easier as the foot is at a less obtuse angle.
In two weeks time I have to report back to the hospital complete with two shoes. This is a good sign. Two shoes are definitely good and provides a little light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks for the visit.
Pablo.






December 1st, 2008 at 9:48 pm
We are all looking forward to seeing you back in the bush!
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:18 am
I don’t understand – did they sew the Achilles Tendon together, or does it somehow reattach by itself?
Hope you are feeling positive,
Mungo
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:50 am
Good to see your recovery is coming along nicely. Can’t wait til your able to get back out, I look forward to your postings.
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Good for you mate,I can see a rematch with Akabussi in the new year!
Andy.
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Thanks again everyone.
Mungo – It’s quite rare that there is a complete rupture, which is normally caused by a clean cut through the tendon. If this is the case surgery is the only option. Most ruptures are partial ones where there is enough of the tendon to heal by way of regeneration and reattachment of the tendon.
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Pablo
Good to hear that you are making progress, Don’t push to fast and reinjure it, best wishes.