Category Archives: Achilles Rupture

DAS (Day After Surgery)

I woke up in the middle of the night with a strong urge to pee. Though it was difficult to get to the bathroom and it burned to urinate, I was never so thankful for peeing in my entire life. … Continue reading

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Surgery Day

Having surgery late in the day makes for an interesting morning. I wasn’t sure what to do with myself. I also had a lot of time to think about it. This would be my first surgery. I had my wisdom … Continue reading

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Search for a Doctor

Monday started off roughly. Once 8:30am rolled around, I started making phone calls trying to figure out what the next steps would be. I only had two things from St. Peter’s—the name of a doctor (Dr. L) and the phone … Continue reading

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Church on Sunday

I slept in my own bed on Saturday night which made me feel a little better on Sunday morning. Getting ready for church was a challenge but not too bad. I took a bath the night before with my left … Continue reading

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DAR (Day After Rupture)

I slept fairly well on the couch though I certainly felt groggy in the morning. The crutches and the lame foot were an instant reminder that I was in for a long day. Even a simple trip to the bathroom … Continue reading

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