A Decision

After discussing the news with my parents and my friends. I attempted to do research on something that hardly ever happens, let alone to someone my age and weight. The best I could come up with about loss of cartilage in the feet was osteoarthritis, or that the loss of cartilage in the feet happens after an injury and because of overuse. So, we haven't left the overuse and abuse scenario.

How is someone even supposed to know they're losing their cartilage in the ball of their foot?!

The next morning, Wednesday Jan 6, 2010, I called Dr. Ellis' office and set up the appointment for the coritsone shot. The next available appointment was on Monday, Jan 18th, I chose 4pm.

I also told Dr. Ellis' office manager, Carlos, to let Dr. Ellis know I would do surgery. Carlos said, 'Ok, the next available time for surgery is March.' I said, 'Put me down for March, the earlier the better.'

I called off the bone stimulator application.

Told my original doctor the results and plan...he tried to sell me on his orthotics.

I ordered a copy of my MRI and X-rays.

Now is the winter of our discontent....

Ok, so March would be the surgery. I had time to plan, prepare, buy a couch for post-op lounging and recovery.

I would be able to go to the Cradle Will Rock rehearsals which started on Jan 10. There would be an end to this blasted boot and cane. Maybe life is forcing me onto a different path, but at least I will be able to walk and probably run it pain free.