My buddy tore his achilles 7 months ago while playing in a men's baseball league.  We completed our 8 day trip a week and a half ago.  Care was taken when planning our route to avoid the more strenuous portages.  He was dilligent with the PT and used our recent trip as a motivator through the rehab process.

FWIW, he's 29.

I'm lying on my couch, post-surgery, in drug-induced tranquility.

Mostly I feel a great sense of relief!  The surgery went off as planned: no complications or unpleasant surprises.  Now the healing/PT begins.

Thanks to everyone for your kind well-wishes.  MUCH appreciated. 

I look forward to keeping in touch with this virtual community, and to getting back to god's country next June.

prouboy

I'M BACK and vertical...

... and raring to get in a canoe.  How can a 59 year-old man feel so excited?  Crazy. 

After losing a summer (I actually snapped my achilles tendon two weeks after returning from my only trip last year -- 10-days into the northern QP) I'm planning on multiple trips this spring/summer/fall.  I learned (like I suppose we all do eventually) that life is short and can change in the blink of an eye. 

The surgeon said my recovery from surgery is ahead of schedule.  My achilles tendon still feels a bit stiff and the back of my ankle looks thick.  But I'm practically pain-free and good to go. 

I'm retired from racquetball.  Gave all my gear away. 

prouboy

Thanks Wally.  I like your strategy. 

prouboy

Not sure I like this "senior-tripper" tag, but what the hell, I'll try to live the advice about going slow -- although it's not my nature.  I'll need to be reminded from time to time!

prouboy