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Erica suffered a complete four-centimetre Achilles tendon rupture while dancing in New Zealand, forcing her to return to Colorado for surgery.6:00 The injury requires six to eight weeks in a cast or boot, followed by several months of physical therapy, with a full recovery timeline of four to six months.14:07 She underwent the procedure at Steamboat Orthopedics under Dr. Wilson, who performed the repair to reattach the tendon.16:23 While Erica recovers in the United States, Warren remains in New Zealand to continue boat projects, including a galley remodel and freezer installation.10:12 The couple has placed their plans to sail to Fiji on hold until Erica regains mobility.7:54 Warren is currently using a heat gun and a putty knife to apply heat-activated edge banding to galley cabinets while waiting for specialty hinges for lift-up doors.3:47 The separation has forced a reassessment of their cruising schedule and project timeline.

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