If you're thinking what you think it is then you thought right! On Sunday morning (4/11), around 11:30am, I tore my right Achilles tendon while playing basketball. It truly felt as if someone kicked the back of your leg ala leg sweep (as many Orthopedic specialists would describe). The pain was ridiculous, but tolerable. After a brief rest, I was actually able to hobble to my car, pick up some grub at L&L (Chicken Katsu and Hamburger Patty mini plates in case you're wondering), and drive home (yes, with my right foot). Despite knowing that I tore my Achilles, many dudes on the court insisted that it was a "high ankle sprain." Um, hello.
This is my first major injury ever. Cool I guess. An injury of this nature is something I would usually read in sport pages (recent example,David Beckham). Surgery for this bad boy is set for sometime this Thursday at the UCSF Orthopedic Institute over at Mission Bay. Initially, I will be out of commission for a few weeks. Although I'm happy to say that I can expect a full recovery, it's going to take a very long time. I'm sure some of you may have suffered something severe that required major surgery? Props to you.
I guess now I'll have a story to share. What better way to describe "How I Tore My Achilles" is through YouTube!!!
Nothin' is more satisfying than a plate of Loco Moco after tearing your Achilles.
ReplyDeleteGeez, you're a tough son of gun.
Achilles tendon with gravy over rice.. Not cool dude.
ReplyDeleteachilllllleeeeees!! now you and the son of troy have something in common.
ReplyDeletea keely keely?
get well soon - the warriors need you, throbbing - not golden state.
ahhh sakit!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd you drove home too...talk about man up!!!!
Get better tough guy.
Here's to a speedy recovery, Roids.
ReplyDeleteI suppose you won't be making it to the NFL Draft Party next week, but at least no one will be drafting Akili Smith with the first pick.
Or then, again, with the Raiders, you never know...
Get well soon, brotha.