hi there..i have been watching your video quite often.You did a great job on inspiring people like me who had similar accident whilst playing hoops.Im from Australia and 8 weeks post op.Im still on camboot and trying to be positive with everything.When did you have your surgery by the way and when did you started to walk unaided?
@rjtamondong09 Greetings to you down under! ;) Sorry to hear of your injury. I had surgery 3days after the initial rupture. I started physio in the 7-8th week post op. I was walking (CAREFULLY) unaided by crutches around the 5th or 6th week in physio. I had a GREAT therapist and I think that makes a major difference. I know it can be VERY tough to remain positive, but do your best to remain so. This will pass and you will be changed, but don't allow negative thoughts to consume you.
@KaGomeRuleZ4Ever Hello. Thanks for your comment. I went to rehab one week after getting my cast removed and was there for 3X/week for 3.5mos. I felt it made a BIG difference in my recovery. I'm able to run now, but am still not 100% w/strength and speed. I feel great though because it could me MUCH worse. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I am walking now!! This time next year I am hoping to dunk again...If not the jump shot will be so crispy I may not have to. "Respect the J" will be the motto for all of us now! Achilles patients or Achilles patience?
I ruptured the same leg as well, no surgery but your videos helped considerably with my confidence. I had alot of anxiety and depression with this injury man thanks for the vids.
Again, thank you for the kind words. It NEVER gets old to read how people can relate to me and/or appreciate my amateur videos. Ha!
Anxiety is definitely something that can easily creep in when dealing with this injury. Sounds like you are in a good mental place these days though. That's great. :)
i am laughing because i know the feeling bro!!! when i tore my achilles, i wanted to get back out there in 6-9 months, but reality told me that i could not. it takes about a year to feel at least 80 percent on a regular basis...believe it or not, i still had to keep my foot elevated months after removing removing the boot because there was still scar tissue and swelling when i walked...i did it in 2007...to date i am still a dunker...so dont worry!
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated. Not sure too many dunkers come through and check these vids out, but if one can tell me he rose from the ashes like you did, then I'm feeling good about that! :) Does it count if I was only able to dunk a volleyball? LOL!
As long as I can *hopefully* get back to runnin' the floor and getting the rock to the open man, I'll be doing alright. :)
@CyberCacique1 on thing i would suggest that you do during your recovery is to strength the glutes by way of leg press; increase hip flexibility; and make certain that you are increasing your core strength. many injuries take place due to disproportioned strength...it is also important to stretch. dynamic stretching before competing or wrkg out. static stretching after working out or watching television. there is this band that i used from a company called jump stretch. its a huge rubberband.
Hi and thank you in advance for all you were willing to share with "the class" (I am one of the new students, having had my rupture on 8/26/09 at work, not diagnosed until 9/4/09, seen my surgeon 9/8/09 and surgery is 9/16/09.
I will be on my back, like you, dealing with all the stuff you have videoed and will be seeking all the support I can get. This has been already tough on my mood and ability to cope but, like you stated, staying positive is everything. Hope it's OK to stay in touch!
Hello, hello, Love your school analogy! :) May I ask HOW you did at work? Stairs, did you fall, did something fall on you, etc.?
Wow, lots of time in between the injury and surgery. Do you get a good vibe from the surgeon?
Some days can be VERY tough. There's no denying that. Make sure to divert your negative thoughts though. This injury absorbs positive thinking very well. :)
OF COURSE, it's OK to stay in touch. I'm open to answer any question you may have. PM me if you'd like.
Looks like you are coming along .... slow but steady. Correct me if I am wrong but you are now about 3 months from the date of injury, right? What is your pain level like now? Hope you don't mind the questions. I am currently 1 month in and still in my cast. It seems like this recovery is going to take FOREVER!!!!!
Hello, Injury happened on May 2nd; not quite 3mos yet, but it's approaching. In terms of pain, I would say I have NO PAIN, but can feel stretching in the tendon area as I walk w/o the boot. I plan to make a vid tomorrow walking w/o the boot as the PT wants me to be OUT of the boot by next week. I see my surgeon on 7/23 to hopefully get cleared of PT.
Seriously, I DO NOT mind the questions at all. This is a community and people have helped me so I am eager to help anyone as best I can.
hi there..i have been watching your video quite often.You did a great job on inspiring people like me who had similar accident whilst playing hoops.Im from Australia and 8 weeks post op.Im still on camboot and trying to be positive with everything.When did you have your surgery by the way and when did you started to walk unaided?
rjtamondong09 4 weeks ago
@rjtamondong09 Greetings to you down under! ;) Sorry to hear of your injury. I had surgery 3days after the initial rupture. I started physio in the 7-8th week post op. I was walking (CAREFULLY) unaided by crutches around the 5th or 6th week in physio. I had a GREAT therapist and I think that makes a major difference. I know it can be VERY tough to remain positive, but do your best to remain so. This will pass and you will be changed, but don't allow negative thoughts to consume you.
CyberCacique1 4 weeks ago
hi iv'e been watching ur vids since i got my injury oct 26 2010.
im getting my cast removed next week and i was wondering wat happends after that. i injured my tendon playing volleyball and i got my surgery done.
but along the line of rehab and post cast wat happends?
how often can you go to rehab or dose going to rehab more often even make a difference?
and what about being able to walk to your normal self agian?
KaGomeRuleZ4Ever 1 year ago
@KaGomeRuleZ4Ever Hello. Thanks for your comment. I went to rehab one week after getting my cast removed and was there for 3X/week for 3.5mos. I felt it made a BIG difference in my recovery. I'm able to run now, but am still not 100% w/strength and speed. I feel great though because it could me MUCH worse. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Best of luck to you and your recovery. :)
CyberCacique1 1 year ago
I am walking now!! This time next year I am hoping to dunk again...If not the jump shot will be so crispy I may not have to. "Respect the J" will be the motto for all of us now! Achilles patients or Achilles patience?
eye414eye 1 year ago
I ruptured the same leg as well, no surgery but your videos helped considerably with my confidence. I had alot of anxiety and depression with this injury man thanks for the vids.
eye414eye 1 year ago
@eye414eye
Again, thank you for the kind words. It NEVER gets old to read how people can relate to me and/or appreciate my amateur videos. Ha!
Anxiety is definitely something that can easily creep in when dealing with this injury. Sounds like you are in a good mental place these days though. That's great. :)
CyberCacique1 1 year ago
clank...clank....clank....clank...lol
i am laughing because i know the feeling bro!!! when i tore my achilles, i wanted to get back out there in 6-9 months, but reality told me that i could not. it takes about a year to feel at least 80 percent on a regular basis...believe it or not, i still had to keep my foot elevated months after removing removing the boot because there was still scar tissue and swelling when i walked...i did it in 2007...to date i am still a dunker...so dont worry!
slim4real 1 year ago
@slim4real
Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated. Not sure too many dunkers come through and check these vids out, but if one can tell me he rose from the ashes like you did, then I'm feeling good about that! :) Does it count if I was only able to dunk a volleyball? LOL!
As long as I can *hopefully* get back to runnin' the floor and getting the rock to the open man, I'll be doing alright. :)
CyberCacique1 1 year ago
@CyberCacique1 on thing i would suggest that you do during your recovery is to strength the glutes by way of leg press; increase hip flexibility; and make certain that you are increasing your core strength. many injuries take place due to disproportioned strength...it is also important to stretch. dynamic stretching before competing or wrkg out. static stretching after working out or watching television. there is this band that i used from a company called jump stretch. its a huge rubberband.
slim4real 1 year ago
Hi and thank you in advance for all you were willing to share with "the class" (I am one of the new students, having had my rupture on 8/26/09 at work, not diagnosed until 9/4/09, seen my surgeon 9/8/09 and surgery is 9/16/09.
I will be on my back, like you, dealing with all the stuff you have videoed and will be seeking all the support I can get. This has been already tough on my mood and ability to cope but, like you stated, staying positive is everything. Hope it's OK to stay in touch!
msshrink 2 years ago
Hello, hello, Love your school analogy! :) May I ask HOW you did at work? Stairs, did you fall, did something fall on you, etc.?
Wow, lots of time in between the injury and surgery. Do you get a good vibe from the surgeon?
Some days can be VERY tough. There's no denying that. Make sure to divert your negative thoughts though. This injury absorbs positive thinking very well. :)
OF COURSE, it's OK to stay in touch. I'm open to answer any question you may have. PM me if you'd like.
CyberCacique1 2 years ago
Looks like you are coming along .... slow but steady. Correct me if I am wrong but you are now about 3 months from the date of injury, right? What is your pain level like now? Hope you don't mind the questions. I am currently 1 month in and still in my cast. It seems like this recovery is going to take FOREVER!!!!!
HarleyAngel88 2 years ago
Hello, Injury happened on May 2nd; not quite 3mos yet, but it's approaching. In terms of pain, I would say I have NO PAIN, but can feel stretching in the tendon area as I walk w/o the boot. I plan to make a vid tomorrow walking w/o the boot as the PT wants me to be OUT of the boot by next week. I see my surgeon on 7/23 to hopefully get cleared of PT.
Seriously, I DO NOT mind the questions at all. This is a community and people have helped me so I am eager to help anyone as best I can.
CyberCacique1 2 years ago
I so thought you were going to pull off the Kevin Spacey- Kaiser Soze walk during the vid. Glad to see you up and about.
jfishback131 2 years ago
baby steps, gj
duradero9 2 years ago
Glad to see your progress. healing from an injury like yours does take time.
bigrob911 2 years ago
first
camman9824 2 years ago