AT4: Achilles Recovery // Ready for Travel (Weeks 9 - 10)

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After many weeks of hard work, exercising, and learning how to walk again, I am ready to do what I love and that is traveling.
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Two months post op and just about ready to live a normal life. Beginning week 9, I had already been walking in my own shoes but with a limp. Acheiving full dorsiflexion became the main goal, riding more scar tissue via therapy and self massage, and stretching the tendon back to it's normal length.
In these crucial two weeks, I've managed to minimize my limp with exercise and continuously walking. Also walking around the house barefoot to give the tendon more strength and better range of motion. Here I am in this video, back in my hammock and ready for travel once again. I was cleared by both my ortho and physio to do so. :) It's been a long journey! Cheers

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@sep1853 2 года назад

Dude I watched like tens of post op videos on RU-vid. Yours are the best by far, relaxing. optimistic, and promising, no nagging and complaining like the others. I really enjoy the music that are typically being played on the back of your videos. I am week 2 post op now, and your videos are really great!

@aperezvoyages 2 года назад

Hey man! I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed the vids and helpful in a way that’s as you put it, not complaining haha. I watched a ton at the time of injury and seemed pointless with nothing that benefited me really. So I hoped to provide more insight and positivity that I couldn’t find! 😊🤙🏽

@Queen-BExMusic79 6 лет назад

I'm so glad you are getting better and better finally it's been a long recovery

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+B Music it's been a hell of a down fall but turned out to be the best recovery any human could ask for based on the people I've been recovering with. The injury wasnt all so bad after all:) cheers from New Zealand!

@tiehnporesources7078 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video.... gives us hope that we will all heal again

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Tiehnpo Resources thanks my friend! Glad it helps all!

@helenv1581 6 лет назад

I have both my Achilles with different injury percentage teared on each one. After trying non surgical procedure for 7 months (2 with a boot and 5 with a brace), finally will b having surgery. Your videos have been very helpful on what to expect.Thanks for sharing your experience.I

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+Helen V wow. So even non surgical for that long you will still have surgery. Did the tendon not heal properly?

@thullinger319 6 лет назад

Thanks brother! I hope you are doing well! Your videos have the zen-like vibe which is needed with ATR's! I am a day shy of week 7 and will be traveling to Maui with my wife and kids. I have been out of boot for one week and walking decent with slight limp. I will try to incorporate your marching technique! Thanks again for you vids! Trent

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+Trent Joseph aloha bro! You're recovering in the island's just like I did. Best place to recover period. Keep it up and glad to share my recovery inspiration. I love everyday grateful of each step and remember to take care. All the best my friend! :)

@imranrefai4045 6 лет назад

Hi Trent, I'll be traveling right at week 7 , hope to be walking without crutches , likely in-boot, but will take knee scooter to take load off my feet. Can you share your experience in Maui? Any tips or pain points etc? Was it hard to get around? Any pain etc.? Thanks! Imran

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+Imran Refai awesome that you're cleared to travel at week 7. Do take care and don't push yourself harder than you can go all while allowing your foot to readjust to movement. :)

@ryanteusch28 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video man! I am at 10 weeks now, feel like I am about at this point but still working on walking without a limp. Cheers to recovery!

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

My pleasure! Keep it up bro! You are near to the freedom you wish to achieve!

@daynor_5374 5 лет назад

How are you now? After two months?? I’m 3 weeks after the surgery... but my doctor says that I have to be in a cast for 3 weeks more...

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Daynor _ Hey man! Not a surprise to hear that you'll have to be in the boot for that long. I was in the boot for about that long too. It was 5-6 weeks before I removed a crutch. And two weeks later I was back in shoes. It still is all depending on injury, surgery and simply the person. Sounds like you're in good hands though! I'm two years since injury.

@danielestrada4001 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I had surgery today I’m in pain but I know there’s 💡 at the end of the tunnel. Ur videos lift me up!! By the way I love to travel also I’m going to Hawaii in July!🙏🏼💪🏼

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Daniel Estrada ah man! Aloha and Congrats on a successful surgery brother. Yes, the 💡 is at the end of the tunnel. Te recovery process drags on seemingly forever but full recovery isn't impossible. Happy to share and keep you positive in your recovery process. Which island(s) do you plan on visiting?

@danielestrada4001 5 лет назад

We going to the big island I was planning on doing the waipi’o valley hick also the south point cliff. But now I think i’ll be happy just to make it to the big Island!

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Daniel Estrada You'll love Hawai'i island. So much to do and so much space in some places it doesn't feel like Hawai'i. White and black sand beaches to snow atop Mauna Kea. :)

@Lionababe1 6 лет назад

Good to hear you are on the mend. Something I forgot to mention. When using backpackers get a bbh card. It's about $45, but you will save around $4 a night in all bbh backpackers and you will get a guide with ratings so you can see which ones work for you. I would have recommended Pentlands backpacker in mount Eden, but sadly it is no longer there. It was a great long term place and I made many friends and memories here. When I return I am looking at ponsonby backpackers. Not sure what it will be like. If bamber house is still going I would happily stay there as it was only a few blocks from Pentlands. Enjoy New Zealand :)

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+Lionababe1 haha thank you! I'm outside of Whangarei in northland . Been camping ALOT! And love it, just not prepared for cold compared to Hawaii. Good quality Internet is hard to find here . You don't know how bad I've been wanting to upload some travel videos . :( haha

@Lionababe1 6 лет назад

Yes. I have been told the internet is bad.it's also expensive. It's New Zealand's winter or early spring I think. It rains a lot there. I went to Whangerai falls. I followed a photo I saw on the internet and was surprised it was in the middle of town, but I recreated the photo anyway:) if you can maybe a new Zealand sim card might help. I am considering getting one. Not sure what the prices are for one though. You are brave camping. Look forward to seeing New Zealand again.

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+Lionababe1 I'm taking a chill day tomorrow. May even buy a motorcycle here. But will see the falls for sure before I continue. Camping has been wonderful, besides the cold at night! And I have an American plan good for three months.

@Lionababe1 6 лет назад

Anthony Perez I am glad you are enjoying the camping. It's a shame I can't show you the few photos I did take while I was there. I have heard that cape reigna has changed a lot since I was there. I showed a girl at the airport who had recently been and she was amazed when I showed her what cape reigna used to look like. It will be interesting to see if you can still stand next to the lighthouse or not. It has also just come to me keri keri is on the way to cape reigna. There is a place called waitangi treaty grounds. It has a lot of Maori artefacts including a Maori meeting house and canoes. Enjoy your chill day you have plenty of time to explore :)

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

SOmeone just recently told me about the Waitangi treaty grounds. Something ill want to check out. Someone also told me that Cape Reinga looks entirely different now. Like built up more for tourism

@tranxxaction Год назад

Hey man. This video gives me hope to recover. This is my second week after surgery and removing my cast tomorrow. Do you happen to know how bad was your rupture? My tendons were about 3-4cm apart according to the MRI

@aperezvoyages Год назад

I can’t recall the distance in the gap. But if I could put a percentage, like a 75-80 % tear that became like 90 up until surgery. 🥺

@md.yeasinmiah9448 3 года назад

Now i am running 10 weeks bro.i am walking by boot shoes without stick. I am walking slowly.. At this moment can i do?? Plz give ur suggestions,bro.

@barathsubramanian7658 3 года назад

My tendon achilles repair any recovery planning

@djbez08 4 года назад

Hey buddy just checking in, I’m at week 6 post op and I’m walking barefoot and with Slippers on. Does this mean I’m recovering faster? How’s your scar tissue now? I feel like that the tissue is keeping me from fully walking.

@aperezvoyages 4 года назад

I donʻt know what the extend of your injury is as it all depends on that. But I would be very careful with slippers that early on. Just my opinion. But if it was far less severe than my damage and your doc okʻd it, then all good. I was able to put on slippers on week 9 but still waited to wear them one I saw easy full flexibility. For me that was 2 months. It was important for me to be sure as should anyone. :D

@imranr80 6 лет назад

Hey you mentioned that non-op didn't work for you after a month, how did that happen? I'm going non-op route and wasting time and energy with no results is my biggest fear at this point. Any pointers or pittfalls etc?

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+imranr hey man! Do you have a doctor or physio at the moment? If you do, you're in good hands. I didn't for that month and didn't follow the proper steps I needed because I had no guidance. Which led me to push for surgery. I was also in Hawaii with no one to help me other than one friend who just put a roof over my head. Other than that, I was on my own. Quite shitty but I ended up getting help and meeting people who helped me out in the end.

@imranr80 6 лет назад

Anthony Perez Hi Anthony, Thanks for responding. Yes I'm meeting with doctor and physio. Glad to see you're back on your feet and enjoying life! I enjoy your videos and thank you!

@aperezvoyages 6 лет назад

+imranr awesome Man! You'll do just fine. Non surgical is just as efficient just have to focus and stabilize more strictly. Keep it up buddy🙏🏽

@jasmineegardner3499 3 года назад

Hi it seem like you had a great physiotherapist. Do you might have the exercises he provided you with or any tips? Thank you again for your videos that have been very helpful.

@aperezvoyages 3 года назад

Check out the next video in the series. I believe I show all the exercises I did to progress forward 😎

@jasmineegardner3499 3 года назад

@@aperezvoyages ok I will thank you so much again.

@jasmineegardner3499 3 года назад

Hi again, at what week where you allowed to gently stretch your tendon and how did it feel once you started to stretch it?

@aperezvoyages 3 года назад

I would say about 4-5 weeks post op I was able to move my tendon at a decent angle without fright. Granted I still had limited mobility which took more time to heal but that first month post op is crucial

@jasmineegardner3499 3 года назад

@@aperezvoyages thank you, since you where in a walking boot post op did you feel the tendon stretch a little when we’re you PWB?

@markrmgliberia4548 5 лет назад

I am week 10 post op and can barely walk from the bedroom to the bathroom

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Mark RMG Liberia 10 weeks post op? Did you go surgical or non surgical?

@markrmgliberia4548 5 лет назад

Surgical- its now week 12 and I am trying to wear a shoe..... my ankle swells up huge and hurts

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Mark RMG Liberia Are you seeing a physiotherapist at all?

@flyingroams 5 лет назад

Hey Anthony, how often did you go for physio?

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Roman Ivanenko Hey Roman! I went three times a week

@flyingroams 5 лет назад

@@aperezvoyages I just finished week 4 after my surgery for a 50% tear. Will get the boot in 2 days and start physio right away. I'm really hoping I can make it to my trip in May to drive down the PCH and Death Valley. I was wondering at what point you realized that you can basically do the exercises on your own and not need the supervision of the physiotherapist? My trip falls on week 9. Theoretically I can find a physio along the route I guess.

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Roman Ivanenko hey brother! Glad my videos help with insight. You may have limitations on your foot flexibility making it hard or risky to drive. 50% though means a swifter recover than mine. Mine was like 90% by the time surgery came. I would tell your doctor and physio especially to see how you can speed up the recovery process as did mine. I left for travel on week 10 if I remember correctly backpacking with a cane for a few weeks.

@flyingroams 5 лет назад

@@aperezvoyages Thanks a lot for the replies! It's definitely been tough being stuck in one spot with this injury as I'm sure you you understand. I also try to explore the world as much as I can(45 counties so far). Maybe this was a little sign to slow down and chill out a bit. All the best in your travels!

@aperezvoyages 5 лет назад

+Roman Ivanenko Bro, you are literally the near reflection of me, my experiences, and my story as a traveler. I'm at 39 at the moment. But all I could think was " I messed up" "I can't travel now". But it's not the end and there is still a way! Btw, how did you rupture it?