Dirt Merchant # 61422 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 5 weeks ago yesterday I had the opportunity to spend 3.5 hours on the operating table having my Achilles tendon reattached. Tore it good, actually snapped it in half. Physical therapy and stretching has me on a pretty fast track to walking again but that's still 3 weeks away. I am using a walker everywhere I go and cannot go far! Out to dinner is about it. Been going ABSOLUTELY STIR CRAZY. Looking for anything to cure the boring routine I got to thinking that I have a number of SKB's in the safe why not go take a look. Well 6 hours later and I have finished my first SKB 100 in over 3 years and my hands didn't hurt. Apparently time off was a good thing. yeah! I am looking forward to going to the GA State match to talk with friends and walk around slowly, can't be trusted to shoot slowly, that timer going off thing... Hopefully I will be back to shooting by June, been along time, looking forward to seeing ya'll soon Dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolan Kraps, SASS # 24084 Life Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 See you there, Dirt! I know what you mean about going "Stir crazy". After they cut me open, all I saw was the den and the bedroom. I was ready to sling some lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 In November I had a total ankle replacement. For a month I could not put any weight on it, crutches or knee scooter. I really got my fill of TV and reading. Remember....things will get better. Oh ...the ankle is absolutely great. No more pain and I have total range of motion and no swelling. Almost 6 mos now. walked 4 miles yesterday and shot 6 stages last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I hope you heal quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hope you continue to progress well! And tis great that your hands didn't hurt - just don't over do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailboss (Santa) Dave Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 D.M, hope you heal fast I'm going in this coming Wed. for surgery on my left hand this will be my 21st. All but 2 for broken bones or joints. Getting to the point my back don't work and I think my knees went on vacation and left without me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassalong Hopidy Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Will be great seeing you, Dirt. My prayers for your complete and speedy recovery. Had Achilles' tendon surgery myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I know a couple ladies in that area...I'm sure they could your mind off things... TL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Merchant # 61422 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 I know a couple ladies in that area...I'm sure they could your mind off things... TL Really ? thanks but I'm good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fm I totally understand. My blood suger has been high for several years and the longer it's that high thing start to be effective I've tried shooting slowly the past year after taking two off for a busted leg. Spent one year in depression and it took another to return but by then I had no stamina and with the effects from the bs being high everytime I try something I'd run out of steam and lately feel sick. I tied to get out a little when I went back to ga for xmas and January finally shoot a match I. The state I grew up in or at least it was my home state when I went in to the usaf in 82. Spent summers in the carolinas and va visiting grandparents. I want to hit givens ferry this year if I go back in the fall for several things but I'll need to do something for living arrangements if I go but that's snoter story. But, I'm hoping now that the colder temp and nasty weather has passed to shoot a couple of matches each month once I relocate the Rv in the next week or so. That and hitting the range I hope helps built up some of my lost energy and stamina. I might even hit the gym some. Been waiting on my leg to heal completely from various wounds on hit down to only one and if I get it healed I can get n the pool to get some resistance Theaphy. Badly needed I have been soaking in water since before my motorcycle wreck in 2012 and since have been able to even get in a pool or spa because of open wounds. I think a little selecting and strengthening followed by th the pool will be the key to doing the best I'll be able to that and modern pharmaceuticals and toomy coppers sleaves and glove for the aching areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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