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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Queen on February 18, 2009 at 0:04

Ruth, Rebecca Queen here. Last year I went through a similiar problem with my right foot. I was very scared at losing my foot. But, I talked to a few of my nurses in the hospital. I only had a couple days to digust the thought. Here it is almost a year later, I have a new right leg. I still don't get out and walk the way I need to but I am getting better. They tell me that after a while I should be able to almost every thing I used to do. I am back to diving into a pool, and walking around my apartment building.

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Permalink Reply by Ruth on February 18, 2009 at 19:42

Rebecca.
I find this post tremendously encouraging...I need to take the long view. Still, if I lose a
toe, won't be able to replace it, such as a prosthetic leg can be replaced. (they don't have
the technology yet).. Not a problem with smaller toes, but the big toe--such as in my
case--bears the brunt of weight bearing. I am sure it would probably depend on individual
circumstances (overall health, etc.).
Many thanks for your input.. gives a good overall perspective.

Ruth

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Queen on February 18, 2009 at 23:12

My friends dad lost his grand toe on the left foot and he was still able to walk and drive. They had to fix a pair of shoes for him so that it would not leave sore on his foot.

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