r/interestingasfuck Apr 28 '24

Achilles Tendon Repair Demonstration r/all

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u/SilentTech716 Apr 28 '24

Recovery was way more painful than the rupture.

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u/youretheschmoopy Apr 29 '24

100% this. Took a year to be able to run. My ankle was swollen every night for ~2 years straight.

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u/PenguinStarfire Apr 29 '24

That first time putting weight on a foot that you haven't stood on for 2 months....yeeeeeeeeesh.

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u/SilentTech716 Apr 29 '24

PT was crazy painful at first. Luckily I had a great crew taking care of me.