so how important is walking? (i'm scared)

hey darla.  i know.  i thought about the lack of perspective many many times over the past couple weeks.  every time i hear a bad news story, see a story of a returning injured vet, or think about the fact that it's only my heel - i try to be thankful for my small problem.

and you're point about limited being better than none is so very true, too.

thanks for the input, darla.  i appreciate it.  have a happy turkey day

:-)  dorthe

Oh Dorothe, I'm so sorry that you are faced with yet another difficult decision.  You've had a rough year.  You know that honestly nobody other than yourself can make this decision.  I also know that you have many things in your life that do make your truly happy that you'd hate to see gone.  You have your family, which you always talk to highly about.  You love riding those motorcycles all summer long, especially with your family.  There are other things that you can do other than walk to still live life.  Most everything is handicap accessible.  You wouldn't have to miss out on getting out of your house to experience things. I do hope that you come to a decision that you are comfortable with.  I do hope that you don't forget that there are so many of us that care about you.  It is okay to be scared.  It is okay to unload your emotions on us.  That is what we are here for.  I, personally, am available to you for whatever you need.  You are one of the bravest and most resilient people that I have met through my whole journey.

hi leia. thanks for the message, hun.  there are lots of things i'll still be able to enjoy.  you're right. even if i can't drive - maybe i can still ride.  even if i can't walk around to shop - most stores have help available. 

and thanks for listening to me unload.  it's really good to have a place like this for when i need that shoulder to cry on or butt to be kicked, or both.  thanks for being available leia - i hope i see you again at coffee soon - maybe in december?  in the meantime, i don't know about brave, but i'll let you know how the resilient thing works out after surgery wednesday.

take care, hug those babies for me - oops - that baby and that young lady :-)

hugs

dorthe

 

 

Hi Dorthe~ Boy, you've sure had a patch of pain and suffering!  You've had so much surgery this year. Does the ankle fusion have to be done now?  Or is it a matter of getting the surgery done before your bones deteriorate more? My prayers for a successful surgery, if you choose to go that route. May your healing and recuperation be smooth and uneventful. ((HUG)) **SUE**

hi sue:

   yeah, the only reason the foot surgery was put off this long is because the dr taking care of the shoulder said my muscle was atrophying and i would permanently lose the use if i didn't do the shoulder surgery first.  that was in july and i've been doing physical therapy to strengthen it for crutches and/or walker use.  plus i've had balance issues i've been working on - that's what caused the fall.   anyway, thanks for the prayers, sue.  i appreciate it and i hope you have a great turkey day. hugs dorthe

Hey sweetie- It is a hard choice you have-but I think some good points have been made.  I would be concerned about the effects on letting it go on-would you eventually lose the foot?  better to have a limited moving foot than none, I would think.  You can make it through this, and like any surgery, you are totally normal for having second thoughts.  No matter what you decide, you have us, and your family-so be at peace!!!  missed you Saturday-hope you have a nice turkey day-even on crutches!! hugshugshugs. lynn

hi graduate:    i love the new pic!  thanks for the input.  and of course, you're right, limited foot is better than none. hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.   hugs dorthe