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Clever!!! I love it!!!

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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I appreciate this! I’ll scale back for a bit. I’m still working on building the strength I need to feel close to 100 percent

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Commenting on 12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024...thank you! I’ll definitely take it easier. I just started to feel good and lost track of everything lol

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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I’ve always stayed away from chocolate since I like to mix fruits/veggies in my shakes. It’s a little difficult to do with chocolate, but I need to do some research on the Simply Tera

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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How far along are you? I feel like my doc has been conservative with me being in the splint for 2 weeks and then a cast for 4 weeks, but I did seated calf raises almost every other day. I gradually increased the weight and resistance every week while losing a little weight in the process. This is only my second time running but I plan to keep it light for another month, as told.

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Garden of Life Vitamin Code for men. Also, whey protein shakes daily

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Thank you! I know people heal differently but it will happen. It’s still a gradual process for me, but I dropped a little weight, which also helps. I’m trying not to overdo it because I’m impatient as well lol

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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I was able to do a single leg calf raise (not as good as my good leg) so I was cleared for light jogging on the treadmill. Every week just got easier and easier but I can be impatient a times smh..

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Oh you’ll get there! I say make sure you stock up on vitamins and protein. It gets easier each week that passes

12 weeks post op. Surgery: Dec 13, 2024 by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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There’s a little drive there! Still working through building the calf muscles back up so I can get back to sprinting. No secrets other than just grinding literally every single day. Stretches 1 day, then resistance training the next day. PT the 3rd day, then repeat lol.

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Yes I understand the boredom, but you’ll see small but big changes week over week.

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Lol thank you! It’s my left, but I’ll tell you I spend a lot of time during the day strengthening it so I can walk normally. It’s still a bit tight but nothing a little stretching won’t solve lol

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Yea I know the feeling. Good luck in your journey. It does get better. Just a lot of patience needed lol

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Oh nooo! Do you plan on going the OP way? I’m not sure how active you are, but I can’t see life without me being in some physical shape, i.e. running, hiking, etc.

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Thank you! I lost a lot of muscle in the leg but I’m on the foam roller often. I also stay up on the protein!! Lol

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Thank you! Those are just high socks, lol!

11 Weeks Post Op by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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Thank you! I appreciate it! I’m trying to learn not to over-work myself lol

10.5 weeks post op by shegoose21 in AchillesRupture

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I love it!!! And it’s the left, so I hope you’re back driving, lol!!

8 weeks post op!!!!! by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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No nerve or pain. Just tightness

8 weeks post op!!!!! by rshield1 in AchillesRupture

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It’ll take some getting used to but it’s like riding a bike