I got well & truly plastered at the weekend . . . . .
25 February 2009, 10:15 PM
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I got well & truly plastered at the weekend . . . . .
. . . . . and will remain plastered for at least the next 8-10 weeks. 
Due to the brain & muscles of a 20-something year old & the sinews of a FOOL whilst trying to push a van (small Escort sized) just 1/2 a foot I snapped my Achilles tendon.
Proper crack or gun shot type twang when it let go. Then total blast of hot pain up my calf luckily followed by shock which dulled everything down.
My first plaster has my toes pointing as far down as possible like a bleedin ballet dancer. Then in 2 weeks they take it off & wind my foot back a little & reapply the plaster for another 2 weeks. Then keep repeating until it's back to 90 degrees. Then the physio starts.
So all in all I am not a happy bunny.
Mark
Due to the brain & muscles of a 20-something year old & the sinews of a FOOL whilst trying to push a van (small Escort sized) just 1/2 a foot I snapped my Achilles tendon.
Proper crack or gun shot type twang when it let go. Then total blast of hot pain up my calf luckily followed by shock which dulled everything down.
My first plaster has my toes pointing as far down as possible like a bleedin ballet dancer. Then in 2 weeks they take it off & wind my foot back a little & reapply the plaster for another 2 weeks. Then keep repeating until it's back to 90 degrees. Then the physio starts.
So all in all I am not a happy bunny.
Mark
25 February 2009, 10:41 PM
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You are still more than welcome to pop round as per our previous conversation. You may have to stir the tea though as I fall over when I let go of one of my crutches.
My next appointment is Thursday 12 March 10.15am Broomfield Hospital. Any help getting to & from would be greatfully received. I did nearly £50 in taxis when flitting to A&E & the fracture clinic the other day.
Mark
25 February 2009, 10:51 PM
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Oh Dear. Get well soon Mark.
And you know that all you need to do is shout, there's plenty of us that would gladly help in any way we can.
Get well soon Mark.And you know that all you need to do is shout, there's plenty of us that would gladly help in any way we can.
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25 February 2009, 10:56 PM
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Thanks Stu. If you can that would be really great.
Thanks for your well wishes guys it's very much appreciated.
I have taken a quick couple of pain killers & once they kick in I had better be off to bed.
Catch you all later.
Mark
Thanks for your well wishes guys it's very much appreciated.
I have taken a quick couple of pain killers & once they kick in I had better be off to bed.
Catch you all later.
Mark
26 February 2009, 06:57 AM
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sounds painful Mark!!!
Hope Jess is looking after her wounded solder
as others have said if you need any help and i am not working etc, will gladly help where ever i can.
Hope Jess is looking after her wounded solder
as others have said if you need any help and i am not working etc, will gladly help where ever i can.
Sounds rather painfull. 
26 February 2009, 09:01 AM
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sorry to hear about this mark
wishing you a full and speedy recovery
word of warning though
the physio is the most important part
wishing you a full and speedy recovery
word of warning though
the physio is the most important part
01 March 2009, 09:21 PM
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Just read this Mark and I really hope this gets better for you quickly.
No doubt the physio will be a mare but we look forward to seeing you at meet again soon
Andy & Sam
No doubt the physio will be a mare but we look forward to seeing you at meet again soon
Andy & Sam
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sorry to hear about this Mark, but knowing you, you'll be up and about in no time and jess wont take any nonsense off you!!! 
all the best mate !!
all the best mate !!
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. . . . . and will remain plastered for at least the next 8-10 weeks.
Due to the brain & muscles of a 20-something year old & the sinews of a FOOL whilst trying to push a van (small Escort sized) just 1/2 a foot I snapped my Achilles tendon.
Proper crack or gun shot type twang when it let go. Then total blast of hot pain up my calf luckily followed by shock which dulled everything down.
My first plaster has my toes pointing as far down as possible like a bleedin ballet dancer. Then in 2 weeks they take it off & wind my foot back a little & reapply the plaster for another 2 weeks. Then keep repeating until it's back to 90 degrees. Then the physio starts.
So all in all I am not a happy bunny.
Mark
Due to the brain & muscles of a 20-something year old & the sinews of a FOOL whilst trying to push a van (small Escort sized) just 1/2 a foot I snapped my Achilles tendon.
Proper crack or gun shot type twang when it let go. Then total blast of hot pain up my calf luckily followed by shock which dulled everything down.
My first plaster has my toes pointing as far down as possible like a bleedin ballet dancer. Then in 2 weeks they take it off & wind my foot back a little & reapply the plaster for another 2 weeks. Then keep repeating until it's back to 90 degrees. Then the physio starts.
So all in all I am not a happy bunny.
Mark