I am so sick of not being able to run. 3 1/2 weeks post surgery and another 3 or more to go.
The good news is, I can put a bit of weight on the foot (with crutches) and have been going to the YM to lift daily. Hopefully I can get into the pool or on a stationary bike soon.
I honestly never thought I'd miss it this much. I even get up at my usual 5am running time and look outside...
If you have a strong stomach, take a peek at the pre and post surgery pics:
It seems unlikely that I will be ready for my favorite race, the INdy Mini Marathon. If I am not ready, I am willing to sell my number (buyer pays transfer fees). This is the first year that they are allowing transfers.
Leo: I am glad to see you are recovering. If it makes you feel any better, I am out for almost 3 weeks so far for an achillies' heel that refuses to heal. I don't know how much linger, but I still have pain. Good luck on your continued recovery.
Brian Jones
Leo Reed said:
I am so sick of not being able to run. 3 1/2 weeks post surgery and another 3 or more to go.
The good news is, I can put a bit of weight on the foot (with
crutches)
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and have been going to the YM to lift daily. Hopefully I can get
into
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the pool or on a stationary bike soon.
I honestly never thought I'd miss it this much. I even get up at my usual 5am running time and look outside...
If you have a strong stomach, take a peek at the pre and post surgery pics:
It seems unlikely that I will be ready for my favorite race, the INdy Mini Marathon. If I am not ready, I am willing to sell my number (buyer pays transfer fees). This is the first year that they are allowing transfers.
Ozzie, I had surgery 12-13 years ago on the pantar fascia (large tumors). The right foot got infected and scarred badly. Scar rubbed on shoe, broke open, healed, re scarred...again and again. It was more than 1/2 inch thick.
I had to cut up the soles of all my running shoes just to run. I finally got tired of it, the constant pain and bloody shoes...
The plastic surgeon cut the scar out and put on a graft....Hopefully it works. Sure does look nasty.
How have you been?
L
Ozzie Gontang said:
Looks like I missed the thread. What happened to your foot that caused the problem.
Thanks. It seems to be taking forever. Monday will be 4 weeks. If I can start running my 4-1-05, I'll be happy and might be able to get to the place I can do the Mini M. I'd hate to miss my first one in 9 years.
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Leo: I am glad to see you are recovering. If it makes you feel any better, I am out for almost 3 weeks so far for an achillies' heel that refuses to heal. I don't know how much linger, but I still have pain. Good luck on your continued recovery.
Hey Leo, Good luck healing up! Great pics (although if you want to challenge my stomach you'll need to supply pictures from during the operation in the future). I'm healing up from some patellofemoral syndrome tweak, so I know very well the (im)patience, the frustration, and the eagerness. I hope you make your race! -- Josh
Hey Leo, Good luck healing up! Great pics (although if you want to challenge my stomach you'll need to supply pictures from during the operation in the future). I'm healing up from some patellofemoral syndrome tweak, so I know very well the (im)patience, the frustration, and the eagerness. I hope you make your race! -- Josh
Thanks. I am sure you'd be difficult to shock. I had a mental image of what I thought a skin graft should look like (all pink and healthy). A week after the surgery, when he removed the bandages, I was sorta disgusted.
I am committed to doing as the doc instructs, as it was my impatience that got my into the trouble in first place. Had I stayed off it after surgery 12 plus years ago, it would not have gotten infected.
