I was moving a glass table top cover then all of a sudden it broke and sliced my achilles tendon as well as my perineal tendon and nerve tendon on my left leg. All three were completely cut in half and had reconstructive surgery. I was training for combat control and still have a goal for becoming a combat controller. Just wanted to know if anybody has had a similar injury and if they were ever able to back to 100 percent and how long it took. The doctors told me that i should be able to run in 6 months which really sucks. The main things that i would like to know are:
1. How long did it take for an operator/trainee to fully recover from an injury like this?

2. What can i do to still stay in decent shape without being able to use my lower body?

Thanks for any responses

Sorry to hear this cm11. I do not have a full answer for you however I can make a suggestion about staying in decent shape. Back in high school, my coach had a "hand cycle" exercise machine. It’s a goofy looking machine that looks like a bike machine but you use your hands instead of your feet/legs. Like a bike machine you could increase the resistance for greater difficulty. The machine shot up heart rates and increased overall arm endurance. If you can find one in your local gym or in a campus training center you could probably keep a good level of cardio endurance. Also look into seated rowing machines (keeping your legs planted on the ground however). Take it with a grain of salt though, this won’t help anything in your legs. The loss of muscle mass and muscle endurance in your legs will take its toll. These forms of exercise will only keep your heart healthy and strong. Good luck in recovery.

P.S. If you can get a Physical Therapist to help, you won't regret it. Their Workouts will have you thinking they are sadists but the benefit in recovery is phenomenal.

Thanks for the advice. I have seen that arm rowing machine before. I get into a walking boot in about 4 weeks so it will be a little bit easier to move around. Thanks for the response.

I have no medical background at all but I would definitely be asking my doctor about being in the water a couple months after the surgery. I've heard a lot about the water and physical therapy helping people with healing and mobility.

Goodluck.