Re: JUNE: Re: Wait and hobble. Sharon & a

July 3, 2005

Sharon, she just had the second one done two weeks ago, but she is very happy

she had the first one done. If your surgeon has been doing them for 8 years he

must be good at doing replacements. I was supposed to get mine done but that is

on the back burner due to other problems with that leg. I believe everyone knows

when they are ready to take this step (pardon the pun) and it sounds like you

are there now. Keep us informed.

Hugs

June

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From: sharonmacd

So, June,

What did your friend have to say about her ankle replacement? How is

she doing now?

I've been back to the surgeon, at my rheumy's somewhat forceful

insistence, and it seems I don't have as much time as I'd hoped. He

said he's been doing replacements for 8 years and hasn't had to do any

replacements of his replacements.

It's become clear to me that my problem is that while my ankle is

mostly fused, it's in a terrible position, so I'm walking just on the

outer part of my foot--so I'm getting foot cramps and pain all around

the ankle and knee. Guess time is near. The surgeon is suggesting

doing a operation just to align the ankle, and then afterwards we go

on from there...either a replacement or decide if the natural fusion

and surgical straightening is enough.

Sharon

> I forgot to mention one important piece of information. One of our

PP's had an ankle replacement just a few months ago, done by one of

the " top " specialists (notice how everyone's doc is the top LOL) and

she is very disappointed in the results. I will talking to her early

next week and try to find out specifically what she is unhappy about.

I do know she was still having a ,lot of pain, 3mos post-op. In the

meantime I will spray with 024 and wait and hobble with you.

>

> Hugs

> June

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July 3, 2005