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Retired CPO Down and out for Three Months
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May 25, 2019 08:36:08   #
jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Chief...tell you son to get in line.....Achilles rupture can happen stepping down from the curb onto the street. It has nothing to do with your age. It could happen to him! Mine occurred running from 1st to home (3rd-home) at Yankee Fantasy Camp. I was 50. My son and wife gave me such sh..t about not being in shape. Until, he had a friend who just got out of a cab and BOOM! 28 year old stud.
My recovery went great. 1 month in the cast. 1 month in the boot. Didn't need PT. You will do great. And, having a little time to do stuff that you would not normally do is not so bad. Don't let it hold you back. Best.

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May 25, 2019 08:37:03   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete separation of my Achilles tendon in my left ankle. My son says that's what happens when a 65 year old guy spends his time chasing around and photographing big Alaska Brown Bears instead of playing chess.
Doc says it will be a three month recovery. No Alaska trip for me this year It was going to be a great one with a sister, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.
I have had a bunch of family photos (a couple hundred) I've been planning to photo-copy for more than a year. What better project to work on with 3 months on the sidelines staring me in the face?
I just received a photo-copy set up with LED lights from B&H. Who knew it would be that expensive?. So between the copy project and hassling all my UHH on-line buds, I think I will be able to keep busy.
I'll let you all know how it comes out.
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete... (show quote)


Best of luck Chief.

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May 25, 2019 08:40:55   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete separation of my Achilles tendon in my left ankle. My son says that's what happens when a 65 year old guy spends his time chasing around and photographing big Alaska Brown Bears instead of playing chess.
Doc says it will be a three month recovery. No Alaska trip for me this year It was going to be a great one with a sister, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.
I have had a bunch of family photos (a couple hundred) I've been planning to photo-copy for more than a year. What better project to work on with 3 months on the sidelines staring me in the face?
I just received a photo-copy set up with LED lights from B&H. Who knew it would be that expensive?. So between the copy project and hassling all my UHH on-line buds, I think I will be able to keep busy.
I'll let you all know how it comes out.
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete... (show quote)


Wishing the very best outcome for you.

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May 25, 2019 08:54:17   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete separation of my Achilles tendon in my left ankle. My son says that's what happens when a 65 year old guy spends his time chasing around and photographing big Alaska Brown Bears instead of playing chess.
Doc says it will be a three month recovery. No Alaska trip for me this year It was going to be a great one with a sister, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.
I have had a bunch of family photos (a couple hundred) I've been planning to photo-copy for more than a year. What better project to work on with 3 months on the sidelines staring me in the face?
I just received a photo-copy set up with LED lights from B&H. Who knew it would be that expensive?. So between the copy project and hassling all my UHH on-line buds, I think I will be able to keep busy.
I'll let you all know how it comes out.
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete... (show quote)


Think Positive about the outcome
Listen to your Dr.
Plan Alaska for Next Year
Have fun with your project
Need outside faces. PM, I will buy the coffee and ???

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May 25, 2019 08:56:05   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Best of luck and a speedy recovery!
Mark

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May 25, 2019 09:10:04   #
BebuLamar
 
So you are a CPO? So you can fix any GAS?

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May 25, 2019 09:12:39   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
Chief,
We are sending our prayers for a rapid and complete recovery.
Smile,
JimmyT Sends

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May 25, 2019 09:19:23   #
cwp3420
 
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete separation of my Achilles tendon in my left ankle. My son says that's what happens when a 65 year old guy spends his time chasing around and photographing big Alaska Brown Bears instead of playing chess.
Doc says it will be a three month recovery. No Alaska trip for me this year It was going to be a great one with a sister, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.
I have had a bunch of family photos (a couple hundred) I've been planning to photo-copy for more than a year. What better project to work on with 3 months on the sidelines staring me in the face?
I just received a photo-copy set up with LED lights from B&H. Who knew it would be that expensive?. So between the copy project and hassling all my UHH on-line buds, I think I will be able to keep busy.
I'll let you all know how it comes out.
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete... (show quote)


I just had that done 3 months ago. Wear the boot they give you religiously for two months and you're good to go. Good luck!

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May 25, 2019 09:37:36   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
I quit playing chess about 60 years ago. Too much stress.
Then I started my own business to get the stress back.

Hang in there, there's always next year.

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May 25, 2019 09:42:30   #
shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
 
Best wishes for speedy recovery !!! Make sure you follow rehab therapy diligently. Shang

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May 25, 2019 09:48:36   #
Rhinophoto Loc: Davis, CA
 
From someone a bit older, tell your son to go hug a brown bear. You've got at least 20 more Summers of travel! And in addition to the great projects you've mentioned, use the time to explore around your base, do more macro, etc.
In other words, after this acute issue is resolved, have a great Summer and many more.

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May 25, 2019 09:53:33   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Good luck on your surgery, Chief and a speedy recovery.

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May 25, 2019 10:01:51   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Hoping that the medical staff tend on you well.

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May 25, 2019 10:02:41   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Do your physical therapy. It hurts but it works.

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May 25, 2019 10:04:50   #
anotherview Loc: California
 
Ditto: "My advice is consider your physical therapist as your best friend for the next 3 or more months."
rmalarz wrote:
You've got my prayers and thoughts for a complication free recovery. My advice is consider your physical therapist as your best friend for the next 3 or more months.
--Bob

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