Posted by Julie on 9/04/04 11:11
April
When I post to anyone, I always try to talk to that particular person, taking into account everything I know about the situation - and the person - from what has been said. There was little doubt in my mind that Christy did not know what she was letting herself in for in going for surgery in the first place, let alone a second surgery so soon after the first, particularly EPF surgery, which does not have a very good success rate, and particularly with a doctor who - to me - sounded cavalier in his airy confidence. So the most important thing seemed to make the pitfalls very clear, and advise her to step back and think, and not rush into anything.
If I were talking to someone who appeared to have a clearer idea of what is involved, I would speak differently.
Once the damage is done, it is done - witness Tammie, the start of whose journey was too much like Christy's for comfort. Some of us "advised" her over and over again to be careful and she has several times said she regrets not having listened. She was in a hurry to be painfree and get back to work - just like Christy. And she had the same sort of doctor.
It's not a question of "right or wrong" but of the individual and his or her circumstances - and knowledge.
I am glad your surgery has been successful and I wish you continued improvement. Do take on board what the doctors and Richard have said: once the main supporting structure of the foot has been removed or weakened, additional support (i.e. orthoses) is usually essential.
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