rajncajn Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 OUCH! Good luck on the recovery...hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 This is really great info and much appreciated truly Dr i found is highly recommended ...actually i laughed as i saw him the day after the SB and the first picture i see in his office is that of Tiki Barber ( was a fan and now am not ) as he worked with him as well He told me if all goes well tomorrow with surgery ( which he was optimistic about ) i would be in a hard fiberglass cast for approx 1 month then boot for at least 2 - 3 months ...he stated i should be able to walk ( walk normally i guess ) within 3 months and then hopefully be able to move about freely in 5 - 6 months ( basically back to normal ) I know and have heard Rehab is tough ...but will get through it Thanks again Darin A buddy of mine dated some chick that worked for the laser eye surgeon that did Tiki's eyes. The surgery should go fine. If he comes highly recommended, he can do this surgery in his sleep. Take a look at my MH photo; you'll see my fiberglass cast! Yes, expect to have zero weight-bearing movement for 3-4 months. Again, PM me if you have any questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 A buddy of mine dated some chick that worked for the laser eye surgeon that did Tiki's eyes. The surgery should go fine. If he comes highly recommended, he can do this surgery in his sleep. Take a look at my MH photo; you'll see my fiberglass cast! Yes, expect to have zero weight-bearing movement for 3-4 months. Again, PM me if you have any questions! will do ..much appreciated again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 well i had the surgery ...all went well other than fact i had 101 fever ( sinus infection that came from nowhere ) yesterday ...had chills and felt so ill ...doctor let me ultimately decide if i wanted to have surgery or postpone ..decided to have it i have a pain blocker ( cathether with medicine dispensing unit ) ...my leg is completely numb ...no feeling at all and hence really hard to walk around in crutches ( its like dragging around a stump - which by the way i should be used to already - ) pain blocker lasts till sunday afternoon ...which gives me a nice head start for pain management back to doctor on Monday ....and then take it one day at a time thanks to all the well wishers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 well i had the surgery ...all went well other than fact i had 101 fever ( sinus infection that came from nowhere ) yesterday ...had chills and felt so ill ...doctor let me ultimately decide if i wanted to have surgery or postpone ..decided to have it i have a pain blocker ( cathether with medicine dispensing unit ) ...my leg is completely numb ...no feeling at all and hence really hard to walk around in crutches ( its like dragging around a stump - which by the way i should be used to already - ) pain blocker lasts till sunday afternoon ...which gives me a nice head start for pain management back to doctor on Monday ....and then take it one day at a time thanks to all the well wishers Rehab rehab rehab, gotta loves the percs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 well i had the surgery ...all went well other than fact i had 101 fever ( sinus infection that came from nowhere ) yesterday ...had chills and felt so ill ...doctor let me ultimately decide if i wanted to have surgery or postpone ..decided to have it i have a pain blocker ( cathether with medicine dispensing unit ) ...my leg is completely numb ...no feeling at all and hence really hard to walk around in crutches ( its like dragging around a stump - which by the way i should be used to already - ) pain blocker lasts till sunday afternoon ...which gives me a nice head start for pain management back to doctor on Monday ....and then take it one day at a time thanks to all the well wishers Glad to hear it went OK despite the fact you're sick. I didn't get the pain med catheter. Just percosets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i saw one of those boots on tom brady. i hear they are "in" nowadays. good luck with the recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Now you can be as annoying as you want and blame the pills. Glad you're doing okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Now you can be as annoying as you want and blame the pills. Glad you're doing okay! works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Sorry to hear- and good luck with the Rehab!! rememebr to take it slow, and don't hang out with yer friends that still like to get with the booze....... oh, wrong rehab- sorry! As someone north of 30 that still plays way too much basketball- achilles tear hits close to home- along with ACL it is my worst nightmare. :knock on wood: good luck with the pills and the 30 lbs yer gonna gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Sorry to hear- and good luck with the Rehab!! rememebr to take it slow, and don't hang out with yer friends that still like to get with the booze.......oh, wrong rehab- sorry! As someone north of 30 that still plays way too much basketball- achilles tear hits close to home- along with ACL it is my worst nightmare. :knock on wood: good luck with the pills and the 30 lbs yer gonna gain actually, as i noted in my initial response to isle... i lost a bit of weight after my surgery and got ripped in the shoulders/chest area .... schleppin' around on those crutches is a workout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 actually, as i noted in my initial response to isle... i lost a bit of weight after my surgery and got ripped in the shoulders/chest area .... schleppin' around on those crutches is a workout! i will post my huddle picture before and after i believe using the cructhes in the long run will help burn calories and get ripped (like darin ) and then if possible Darin and I will have the first ever " torn achilles recovered arm wrestling match " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 well i had the surgery ...all went well Excellent news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i will post my huddle picture before and after i believe using the cructhes in the long run will help burn calories and get ripped (like darin ) and then if possible Darin and I will have the first ever " torn achilles recovered arm wrestling match " I'd hate to make whomper jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'd hate to make whomper jealous. no problem ...he can arm wrestle the winner ( much i am 99 % sure ) will be you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 well i had the surgery ...all went well other than fact i had 101 fever ( sinus infection that came from nowhere ) yesterday ...had chills and felt so ill ...doctor let me ultimately decide if i wanted to have surgery or postpone ..decided to have it i have a pain blocker ( cathether with medicine dispensing unit ) ...my leg is completely numb ...no feeling at all and hence really hard to walk around in crutches ( its like dragging around a stump - which by the way i should be used to already - ) pain blocker lasts till sunday afternoon ...which gives me a nice head start for pain management back to doctor on Monday ....and then take it one day at a time thanks to all the well wishers Good luck in your recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Good Luck on the recovery! Listen and do what the PT Nazi's say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 thanks all ...leg still numb with this nerve block i have ...strange as i can not even wiggle my toes ...but i guess it beats tje pain i could be feeling the nerve block wears off tomorrow evening ..we will see what happens when it does but so far so good boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow! Didn't see your original post Isle. I'm glad the surgery went well. Now comes the hard part....rehab. Good luck with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow! Didn't see your original post Isle. I'm glad the surgery went well. Now comes the hard part....rehab. Good luck with everything. Thanks Jax ..i appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 thanks all ...leg still numb with this nerve block i have ...strange as i can not even wiggle my toes ...but i guess it beats tje pain i could be feeling the nerve block wears off tomorrow evening ..we will see what happens when it does but so far so good boys I think you're psyching yourself out, man. I didn't even have this "nerve block" thing, just some percosets... and to be honest, I probably didn't even need them. They just helped me endure the dull-ish pain so I could sleep better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Pain meds are for wussies. Whiskey is how a man manages pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF409ers Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Good luck with the recovery Isle. At least you didn't break an arm or hand, it would make typing and "stump" management that much more difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I think you're psyching yourself out, man. I didn't even have this "nerve block" thing, just some percosets... and to be honest, I probably didn't even need them. They just helped me endure the dull-ish pain so I could sleep better. good pt and advice ...i actually am pretty good at pain management ...so its best i just ride it out and if i need the percocets i have plenty time to man up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekendwarrior Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 good pt and advice ...i actually am pretty good at pain management ...so its best i just ride it out and if i need the percocets i have plenty time to man up Isle, sorry to hear about the AT surgert. I have mine just over 4 weeks ago stay positive the first 2 weeks are what suck the most. I actually used one of the orothopedic surgeons for the Giants to repair mine. (had it done at HSS in NYC) I was only in a cast for 1 week than on to the Cam Boot. I started PT after 15 days and I am weight bearing up ot what Ever I can handle. I am able to put all my weight on it as the boot really protects you. Their are allot of differnent rehabilitation methods with this injury, I would push your doctor to see what is the most aggressive for you to follow. I can not tell you how much better it is once you start PT.. While at PT I am walking with no Boot on(2 sneakers) and only 1 crutch. if you google Achilles surgery Rehab protocol you will get more information than you care to. stay positve it gets better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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