Yesterday I went to my "first" doctor for my MRI results. So far he's had three different opinions on the care of my achilles and the urgency of my care. He's gone from "no surgery" to "surgery only" to "well you can wait until after your 2nd degree bb test". Hmmm.
So today, I went for my "second opinion". This doctor is in the same practice as the one that did my knee (who is one of the best in the country). I felt safe there. He examined me and made some interesting comments.
1) I am WAY too flexible - stop stretching completely.
2) The reason why I am hurt is not because I don't take care of myself
3) I am apparently one of "those people" that are more prone to injury due to "hyper flexibility" and something else I can't remember. When you are really flexible (like me) apparently those tendons and fibers don't protect you if you were "normal". Hmmm. So I guess it's settled - I'm not normal.
4) This is the BIG ONE! I am absolutely at risk (high risk) for rupturing my achilles. OUCH! I let him know that the other doctor said that I was at absolutley no risk and that I could continue with my exercise program and train for my 2nd degree. This doctor said "no"!
So where I'm at now - I have to wear my boot for a month, do some more therapy and go back in January to see where I'm at. He did say that tendon injuries can heal and he thought I might. His only concern was getting back to my activities. But we'll take it one step at a time. I wonder if I can do my P90X?
Please keep this in your prayers. I really don't want to be immobile with Little Reagan getting ready to start walking. Ugh.
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