THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing your story!!! And yes you did help...like all the other stories on this blog -- WE are not alone!!!
I had my very first ankle surgery when I was 15 -- they had to fuse my metatarsals. It wasn't until 10 years later that I began to have more ankle issues that lead to my complete ankle fusion.
I know how frustrating it is not being able to wear shoes that are "in" or cute but am thankful that I can walk. However, I just went to an orthopedic specialty shop and was able to pick out a nice pair of shoes (black flats) and they added a small lift (since one leg is shorter than the other now) and a rocker-bottom on it. The "rocker-bottom" allow me to have heel-to-toe movement that I lost after the fusion. They did such an amazing job on it that it's not even noticeable. So people don't stare anymore ;-)
Not sure if you've read some of my other posts on this blog but I also were MBTs and Curves shoes (through Avon) that have a rocker bottom on them and work well. I'm with you on the shoe shopping it is depressing but have found a new joy in shopping for accessories!! They are the right size and color :-)
Besides the shoe issue, how is your fusion holding up? Have you had any other problems since your fusion? I'm so glad that you and your parents did give up!!!
Thanks again for sharing your amazing story with us.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing your story!!! And yes you did help...like all the other stories on this blog -- WE are not alone!!!
I had my very first ankle surgery when I was 15 -- they had to fuse my metatarsals. It wasn't until 10 years later that I began to have more ankle issues that lead to my complete ankle fusion.
I know how frustrating it is not being able to wear shoes that are "in" or cute but am thankful that I can walk. However, I just went to an orthopedic specialty shop and was able to pick out a nice pair of shoes (black flats) and they added a small lift (since one leg is shorter than the other now) and a rocker-bottom on it. The "rocker-bottom" allow me to have heel-to-toe movement that I lost after the fusion. They did such an amazing job on it that it's not even noticeable. So people don't stare anymore ;-)
Not sure if you've read some of my other posts on this blog but I also were MBTs and Curves shoes (through Avon) that have a rocker bottom on them and work well. I'm with you on the shoe shopping it is depressing but have found a new joy in shopping for accessories!! They are the right size and color :-)
Besides the shoe issue, how is your fusion holding up? Have you had any other problems since your fusion? I'm so glad that you and your parents did give up!!!
Thanks again for sharing your amazing story with us.
Take care,
~Ang
August 20, 2008 - 11:45pmThis Comment
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