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From "Can't Walk" to "Like to Run" (Warning: Surgery pics)

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  • new2locs
    new2locs Posts: 271 Member
    Awesome story!! My husband has to have surgery on his Achillies in Dec. He has a full tear, so thanks for sharing!
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    What an awesome comeback! You've obviously worked hard and not let your injury define you. Congratulations!!!
  • hawkeyegal1995
    hawkeyegal1995 Posts: 2,006 Member
    Great job! I ruptured my achielles several years ago and boy am I glad that my recovery was a bit smoother than yours :smile: My calves are the same way-there is 2 inches difference.

    Keep up the great work!
  • queenbear5
    queenbear5 Posts: 76 Member
    Damn, J! You're looking great! So glad you're up and running. Those surgery photos are scary!
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    A wonderful story - I'm glad you didn't give up.

    And congrats on your half time :drinker:
  • Sclady50
    Sclady50 Posts: 1 Member
    Thank you for sharing this journey with us inspirational
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    Amazing story. Congratulations on everything you have set your mind to and not only accoplished but surpassed. Very inspiring!
  • roohill
    roohill Posts: 87 Member
    One of the best MFP friends, for inspiration, motivation, and just over all bad-a$$ery! I couldn't love this thread anymore than I do. Great job BUUUUDDDYYY!
  • georgesanchez7737
    georgesanchez7737 Posts: 61 Member
    super inspiring, congrats on your accomplishment! and thanks for motivating me.
  • sweetcarm
    sweetcarm Posts: 20 Member
    You story is certainly inspiring. Thanks for sharing. :glasses:
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    congratulation amazing job
  • born2drum
    born2drum Posts: 731 Member
    TOtally amazing recovery. THe Achilles is something no one should ever mess with.
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
    Never mind whether it's on your blog or in a thread you are still amazing!!!

    But here I got smilies so take this: :love: :wink: :flowerforyou: :heart: :drinker: :bigsmile: :blushing: :laugh:

    And be honest you just posted it twice so I could tell you more often that you are legen....wait for it...dary!! Legendary!!
  • Rastamann
    Rastamann Posts: 139 Member
    Dude! Thanks for that.
  • 1brokegal44
    1brokegal44 Posts: 562 Member
    Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I definitely have no excuses. You are very inspirational!
  • LAnne16
    LAnne16 Posts: 272 Member
    That is an incredible story... Woww.... My excuses feel pathetic now!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Wow. I really don't know what all to say...just wow. Happy for you.
  • grentea
    grentea Posts: 96 Member
    Great job! Wow that takes commitment!
  • goldarae
    goldarae Posts: 85 Member
    You brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful success!
  • dixoncrew
    dixoncrew Posts: 186 Member
    That is a really crazy journey. Good for you for fighting your way back! Congrats!
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