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Went to see a podiatrist, the verdict is my left achilles tendon has fresh tears, the right one also but those are well into the healing process. Treatment is stretching/strengthing exercises 3 times a day, rest, and icing. He's ordered what I think is a compression sleeve for my leg and ankle, should get it on Monday. For the time being I'll be like Uncle Joe from the TV show Petticoat Junction...moving kinda slow. My fitbit numbers will be pretty low for a while.
I guess running on concrete floors with inappropriate shoes is what caused the injury, no more doing that. In the meantime I'm lowering my RDI to 1700 calories which is 500 calories below my estimated calorie needs at goal weight, so probably a good calorie goal to shoot for anyway.
Diet Calendar Entry for 06 January 2017:
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1266 kcal
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Fat: 57.31g | Prot: 78.50g | Carb: 120.38g.
Breakfast: Cream (Half & Half), Coffee. Lunch: Gala Apples, Dannon Oikos Triple Zero - Vanilla (Container). Dinner: Costco Rotisserie Chicken, Garlic, Sweet Onions, Portabella Mushrooms (Grilled), Kale, Roma Tomatoes. Snacks/Other: Tortilla Corn Chips, Guacamole with Tomatoes. more...
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Get better soon, Buddy...very good idea about reducing calorie intake!!!
06 Jan 17 by member: SuccessThisTime58
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You crack me up! Petticoat junction!!!!! I can hear the theme song now....Feel better buddy.
06 Jan 17 by member: iulani
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Heal quickly! Never underestimate the value of good shoes. I know that I don't after fighting the effects of plantar fasciitis for several years!
06 Jan 17 by member: RiverRes
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That concrete is really hard on feet; had the same thing happen to me a number of years ago. Be sure you take the time you need to heal fully so that you do not reinjure your feet; we only get one set of them and they have to last a lifetime.
06 Jan 17 by member: kclab
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At least now you know and have a plan in place. I had bunion surgery an am in a boot so no cardio for me at all...but I am doing seated bench work for upper body and some floor core work for abs...you might be able to do a little without stressing the achilles
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate it. Got do to what I can, I'm doing some upper body stuff on my Total Gym for now.
06 Jan 17 by member: jmb3450
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I'm glad you have a diagnosis. Get well soon and enjoy your Total Gym...
06 Jan 17 by member: John10251
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I remember Petticoat Junction! Take care of yourself and please keep us posted.
06 Jan 17 by member: Scalewatcher3
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Jmb, yesterday, I was walking in the mall, and it was on tile flooring, and my left hip was hurting me real bad, and then suddenly, I was walking on carpet, and ALL the pain instantly went away, I was SHOCKED! My wife is complaining of foot pain from her workplace changing from carpet to tile. Good luck with that, and take it easy!
06 Jan 17 by member: warrenwinter
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Wishing you a speedy recovery.
06 Jan 17 by member: ClassicRocker
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Crappy news Jim but now you know what you are up against and can plan accordingly...good luck on the recovery mate!!
06 Jan 17 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Hopefully it will heal well and then you can be back at it!
06 Jan 17 by member: skwhite
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Take it easy and best wishes to a full and healthy recovery.
06 Jan 17 by member: ChicaLean
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