tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11628754.post4979421245027601262..comments2024-03-29T02:49:19.300-04:00Comments on Fat in Indiana: Extreme navel gazingJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17269114655802698386noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11628754.post-72521870463070696382022-10-04T17:21:03.375-04:002022-10-04T17:21:03.375-04:00You may have already done so, but I suggest gettin...You may have already done so, but I suggest getting a second opinion on the foot just to confirm you’re considering all the available options. Places like Mayo Clinic and (my favorite for ortho issues) Hospital for Special Surgery all now do virtual second opinions. Most insurance covers it, it is very convenient (you send your films and have a videoconference), and my really good doctors welcomed the input. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes, eyes that see hundreds of these cases, can be helpful, whether in confirming your diagnosis or suggesting alternatives. Just a thought…it was a huge help to me. Dr. Google has more information on how the process works. In any case, hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />GingerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11628754.post-4742411468762086942022-10-04T17:11:26.852-04:002022-10-04T17:11:26.852-04:00Had knee surgery with a similar recovery. Thankfu...Had knee surgery with a similar recovery. Thankfully we live in a ranch - all one floor. Hubby was a good "nurse." I spent most of the day in our back sun room, crocheting, watching videos/movies/etc. & watching the leaves turn (it was fall). I also had one of those ice machines on it, which I loved! Biggest challenge was as you mentioned, getting up to use the bathroom at night with crutches - no weight on that knee. I did lose my balance once pulling down my pajama bottoms & fell backwards into the bathtub, taking the whole shower curtain/rod down with me. Husband found me laying there laughing uncontrollably! Poor guy was terrified! <br /><br />Honestly, you're best to get it taken care of now - the younger we are, the quicker we heal & bounce back. And we ain't getting any younger! ha! (I'm just approaching 60). <br /><br />Good luck making your decision! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11628754.post-56799369798654621432022-10-04T15:47:49.502-04:002022-10-04T15:47:49.502-04:00The anesthesia for that kind of surgery is more da...The anesthesia for that kind of surgery is more dangerous than the surgery itself sometimes. But the grinding away on the damaged machinery will only get worse as you age. You'll go to the head of airport lines while "disabled", so I think I'd do it.<br />Delivering Meals on Wheels today I started with the heater on in the bus. By the end of my duty I was using the A/C.<br />I LOVE this time of year.Greybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919862790973521778noreply@blogger.com