I have been in a wheelchair for about 8 years from a major foot infection that was the result of a brain tumor. I shouldn't have survived 2011, but I did. Short version.
On October 24, I had foot surgery. At my third follow-up visit yesterday, I was given permission to start walking on a limited basis in an orthopedic …
I have been in a wheelchair for about 8 years from a major foot infection that was the result of a brain tumor. I shouldn't have survived 2011, but I did. Short version.
On October 24, I had foot surgery. At my third follow-up visit yesterday, I was given permission to start walking on a limited basis in an orthopedic boot to stress test the foot.
I've been walking around the house now for 24 hours, and have no balance or stability issues. I still will use a wheelchair at grocery stores and such.
In 3 weeks more x-rays and hopefully move forward to the next level.
This story is also an argument for regular Medicare vs advantage plans, since an advantage plan in OC would not have allowed to Cedars in LA, and local doctors recommended amputating my foot.
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I have been in a wheelchair for about 8 years from a major foot infection that was the result of a brain tumor. I shouldn't have survived 2011, but I did. Short version.
On October 24, I had foot surgery. At my third follow-up visit yesterday, I was given permission to start walking on a limited basis in an orthopedic boot to stress test the foot.
I've been walking around the house now for 24 hours, and have no balance or stability issues. I still will use a wheelchair at grocery stores and such.
In 3 weeks more x-rays and hopefully move forward to the next level.
This story is also an argument for regular Medicare vs advantage plans, since an advantage plan in OC would not have allowed to Cedars in LA, and local doctors recommended amputating my foot.
So glad to hear things are progressing well. Best wishes for your full recovery!
Congratulations on the recovery progress. Are you surprised things are going this well?
So far it's going as I'd hoped. Given what I've been through, I tend to keep my optimism tempered.
I'll never be "new," as part of my left foot is missing. No tennis, no running, no long backpacking trips, but I'll walk.
This is absolutely fantastic news. Congratulations!!!!!
Good luck to you with everything..👍