Dear Marco and Zman: Yes I ruptured the achilles while skiing on Lake Placid 10/28, and had the repair surgery on 10/30. I had been skiing in Florida with my friend and instructor Lucky Lowe for 2 weeks before the accident. Great experience, with no problems in 80 degree water). Got home and one of my friends who really needed to ski asked me if I wanted to go. So I got in the cold Lake Placid water (50), with a dry suit, burried the tip, went over the front head first. The binding released but not soon enough. I get the stitches out on Monday (11/12), and then the boot. I appreciate the supportive comments. I am 68 and started water skiing when I was 50, and love it. The tendons are probably not what they were when I was 30! Anyway, I have been thru a quad tendon repair that probably started with snow skiing so I know it is a lengthy battle to recovery. The other leg is now perfect...so I know I will get there. Thanks for the comments....I appreciate it. Tuna, Lake Placid, NY