tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35729789079831502992012-02-16T01:20:32.551-05:00<b>A surgical documentary of Brachymetatarsia surgery. I hope my journey will help facilitate you to make your own decision when considering corrective surgery— I also hope it will raise compassion from those without this condition towards those that do.</b>DNCnoreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-37932917555285094922012-01-18T12:44:00.000-05:002012-02-07T12:13:12.432-05:00

Eleven months, I can hardly believe it. ;o) Let's get to some updates. Physical Balance I've heard many Brachyins speak about balancing issues. I don't recall ever having any with my Brachy. Now, after my surgery, I do have balancing mishaps (while getting dressed mostly), but that's different. It's due to having bone in places I'm not accustomed to. But I'll get use to it and my balance

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-40660018910538697722011-12-24T18:30:00.000-05:002011-12-26T08:10:53.691-05:00

I've noticed more doctors popping up on the internet professing their expertise on Brachymetatarsia. Regardless of opinions on that subject, I'm hoping this means more open doors for people with Brachy, and more options. I get to enter a new year with better feet. I'm grateful. Things worth having often comes with challenges and hurdles. I'm happy to be past mine in this area. Life is too

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-89332353989168163762011-12-23T16:17:00.000-05:002012-01-25T10:16:39.453-05:00

Depression. Very controversial subject among people. Even further for Christians. Everyone has their own belief about what it is, the types there are, treatments, etc. I'm not about to get into all that. I just wanted to share a little something I found. I've not known myself to be a depressed person. Like all teenagers I had my rough times. As an adult I just don't have time for it. My pity

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-12672986146515540202011-12-18T12:17:00.000-05:002012-01-10T14:30:09.239-05:00

Howdy. I took these 'before' shots 10 months ago waiting for this day to come. ;o) So here we go. Not much to say with these because the pictures say it all. I will tell you that I'm flexing and tightening my grip like crazy in my after shots, just like in the before shots. I was wearing my very old canvas shoes the other day (first time in a year), and I

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-81339448538347170822011-12-02T12:36:00.001-05:002011-12-12T11:41:53.028-05:00

While this Autumn has been a warm one, allowing me to continue to spoil myself with flip-flops, the cold weather will come and my feet will have to get use to closed shoes again.I bought a pair of boots. Aren't they snazzy? A little higher heel than I would have wanted (2.25"), but I do like them a lot. I wore them for 7 hours. My foot hurt for the rest of the day. Mostly where the bone graph

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-38319080043309405312011-11-12T09:22:00.000-05:002012-02-04T14:39:51.856-05:00

I'm back! My vacation was great. Was good to really get a change of scenery after so many months. I packed my prescription pain killers that I hadn't used in quite some time just in case.  I had sciatic pain once I got onto the cruise (I suppose it was the travel)... But I discovered I hadn't packed them after all.  I don't know why I had this pain nearly the entire trip, but I pretty

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-92061759207098142922011-10-14T12:11:00.000-04:002012-02-04T14:23:43.028-05:00

          (34 weeks)  Hello all. Autumn is here! Isn't it lovely?! ;o) At this point I am pretty sure that the Sciatic nerve issue I've experienced is not usual. I really haven't heard anyone else who's had this surgery mention it.  I also no longer think it was ONLY due to how I was sitting post-op. I think it's more than that. When you look at how this nerve runs all the way down your

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-33639457149213986982011-10-01T15:19:00.000-04:002012-02-01T14:12:18.909-05:00

I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. ;o)       (8mo/32 wks) (If there is a larger image available, you can view it by clicking it.) 12.5 mm gain in length Amazing shift in bone structure

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-1201542644648975442011-09-29T10:59:00.000-04:002012-02-04T14:23:06.552-05:00

Feeling even better!                                                     (32 weeks)  I took the risk and went on a very short photography hike. It was great! It was a very slow pace and it lasted two hours. When I got to my car to drive home my leg was starting to hurt (sciatic nerve), and my bone graph in my 4th metatarsal was actually aching.  But again, once I rested things were fine. So

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-75537149186869660662011-09-02T09:45:00.000-04:002011-12-12T11:42:21.526-05:00

  (28 weeks) I'm doing better, thank God. It has been touch and go with trying to walk in sneakers at the track with a reasonable pace. As you would imagine it's difficult at the beginning, but if you keep at it, it gets better. It feels good to get out and move.  I did have a little something I'm not happy about though. Because the fourth toe sits lower than it should, while walking, the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-36829425768407379602011-08-05T18:34:00.000-04:002011-12-12T11:16:14.155-05:00

                  Right Foot                                          Left Foot                Normal 4th toe                       4th toe one-stage correction My left 4th toe doesn't have a normal curve like my right, but it still looks lovely. ;o) Top: non-weight bearing Bottom: weight bearing The upper image (12 wks) is non-weight bearing. The profile of the fourth toe looked

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-31672443709249788942011-07-31T14:21:00.000-04:002011-12-12T11:45:55.787-05:00

On a whim I decided to do some comparing today. Glad I did! I hope this gives you hope with your own surgery! At 13 weeks I accepted that I received 10mm in length. However, today shows that I now have 12.5mm in length, yay. I mean I was fine with it before, but this is certainly nice too. ;o) I'm also noting in this photo that my forth toe isn't resting behind my 5th toe as much. That's

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-90526068523382531852011-07-28T20:21:00.000-04:002011-12-12T11:11:37.552-05:00

Click to enlarge Right Foot This is how things are looking 3 weeks after Bunionectomy surgery.  Just today I was in a rush and showered without a bag over my foot for the first time. It's ok but you can't go scrubbing in that area. Have to be real gentle still.  If you look REEEEAL good you can see the knot from the desolvable stitches at the very top of the scar from my big toe. •

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-3882092933770180972011-07-18T20:55:00.000-04:002011-12-22T11:11:11.298-05:00

Howdy all! I had bunionectomy surgeries on my right foot 10 days ago. I'm happy that all the surgeries are under my belt. Now I can concentrate on recovery alone. Praise God for his goodness.  The most difficult thing right now at the 5 month mark is my left foot not being able to handle 100% weight bearing...  and neither is my right foot! So being on my feet is painful after like 5 min

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-63725440823301447332011-07-11T22:33:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:59:59.675-05:00

It's been three days since surgery. Nothing out of the ordinary. Had  xrays taken. Had much of the bandages replaced. Tape stays.   Like before, desolvable stitches were used everywhere except the bunionette area (pinkie). (My best guess is because the skin there is thicker and needs stronger sutchers?) No cleaning was done at this time. In two days I go back

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-69185362915538930482011-07-10T01:16:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:56:31.014-05:00

Well, this evening, much to my surprise the tube to my pump came out. I called Dr. West right away to see what the proper course of action should be. He said not to try and reinsert it. He said nothing could really be done now (the weekend). I may have to take more pain killers now. I had already been feeling pain in my bunionette area. I think it was because the tube had come undone

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-71837139738840729012011-07-09T19:37:00.000-04:002012-02-06T12:04:04.236-05:00

So the surgery went off. I was under for half, if not even less than half the time of my left foot. I came out of the anesthesia much clearer too. I actually remember getting dressed this time!  ;o) Same as before, my right foot had to be marked before surgery. And again, I added a little foot humor to hopefully keep them laughing in the operating room. ;o) The IV went

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-68961395695001416682011-07-08T09:09:00.000-04:002012-02-06T12:03:36.996-05:00

Waiting to board the plane I'm out west. The trip was good all things considered. (If I could have, I would have taken some ibuprofen to have been more comfortable.)  I'm going in for surgery in 3 hrs, but wanted to make this post in connection to my last one. I spoke with Dr. West about the Bunnionette. He said he didn't do what I asked because it's part of the joint and shaving it

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-13830917758432231852011-07-04T13:17:00.001-04:002012-02-06T12:00:34.454-05:00

I'd like to talk about the actual function and alignment of my fourth toe with this corrective surgery. I think it's important and seems like no one is talking about it. As I stated in my very early posts, I wasn't just interested in an esthetically pleasant looking toe. I wanted to know about functionality, but no doctor really had abundant specifics on that. They are just sure not to

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-3463876245471851342011-06-28T01:30:00.000-04:002011-12-12T11:44:25.826-05:00

I didn't even know that sciatic was a nerve, or where it was. I mean, I've seen people grab the back of their hip and complain about sciatica, but that was it. Unfortunately I am now much more educated with it. The stuff I found online doesn't seem to apply to me though. Much of the sciatic issues mentioned stem from lower back problems and disc issues, which I have none. I think it's

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-79284080761773476112011-06-20T19:45:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:37:54.187-05:00

Photo Credit: DevineMusic.org.uk I'd like to offer some hope about any pain you may have at this time. I found that when I experienced difficulties with my tendons and other things, I felt like it would be here forever. It felt that way because I just didn't see how my flexibility would improve. I felt permanently damaged, you know. But just know that it does get better. ;O) You will

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-43602288417005766282011-06-17T21:53:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:36:19.052-05:00

"Foam soles" seems to be the comfiest thing right now. Hi everybody! Ok let's get to it... The biggest thing in the past two weeks is that the pain in my leg was persistent even with all the stretching I was doing for my sciatic nerve. As you recall I sent out an email asking for help to both my doctors one weekend. I'll spare the details and say that ultimately neither was of help to

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-33342362826788126862011-06-05T10:49:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:33:21.210-05:00

Walking on the floor with bare feet is too painful at this point. I use nice cushy open shoes in the house, and my new sneaks outside. (with ace bandage around my ankle.) While these plates do not exist in my foot, this is what it feels like if I walk barefoot on the floor. It feels as though I have these two platelets under my soles. It hurts as if there isn't enough 'meat'

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-63968846694648469772011-06-04T19:45:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:32:17.354-05:00

Surgery on Left foot only here. This picture IS worth a thousand words, no? ;o) Hey remember, there is a ton of information in the right column. Check it all out!  If you're looking for a particular subject and don't want to go through the Archive list, try the Label list! Ciao!

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-88536078255203218342011-06-04T10:28:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:31:26.765-05:00

I just want to take my hat off to my right foot, and leg! It has worked serious overtime in the past 15 weeks. And it still bears more weight than it should as I'm still not fully vested in my left side. So take a bow! You deserve it! ;o)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-64633605977264241832011-06-03T12:34:00.000-04:002011-12-12T10:29:42.511-05:00

Howdy. A picture is worth a thousand words right? I'm definitely visually adept, but there is more going on than this photo can tell. So I'll tell you. ;o) IN A SNEAKER! Saw Dr. Yes last week. I've graduated into sneakers. Went out and got a good pair. I choose a men's (I need the extra width) Nike Air Max Run Lite +2. They were the most comfortable to me out of the selection. I also

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-70512501381295649042011-05-26T17:56:00.000-04:002011-12-02T13:39:26.219-05:00

Howdy! I thought I'd start off with something funny. Check out my toes! The toes on my left foot try real hard, but I can't spread 'um. ;o) Last 2 weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind for me personally, but things are progressing. (videos below) Let me get right down to it. Normally your doctor will give you instruction as to how to start walking. Each person is different, it also

DNCnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-84457584977168949052011-05-18T19:08:00.000-04:002011-05-25T20:33:04.452-04:00

I've been wanting to get this video out for a long time. This is my physical therapy for the Brachy toe after one-stage surgery. I cut myself off at the end LOL. I'm no videographer! ;o)  Here is another important thing to do:

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-9290366352403173092011-05-16T20:07:00.000-04:002011-12-02T13:35:49.205-05:00

OY! In two days I will be in Dr. Yes' office WALKING! I can't stand it! I'm so tempted to just try it here at home. But I know I can't take that chance. He will take xrays first. If all looks promising then I can probably take my very first steps (WITH CRUTCHES). I'm not going to be running, or walking around at the track even, but its PROGRESS dog gone-it! ;o) Some people reach

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-83895872972444346492011-05-13T15:00:00.000-04:002011-12-01T23:16:08.268-05:00

Tadahhhh. I made it! Take a good look as to where things use to be. (double-click image for larger view) This 12th week felt different for me. My leg and foot just felt better. (I wonder how much of that was due to the placebo affect ;o) In any case it felt wonderful to feel wonderful!!!! This was my first week back to working from home too. It was tiring, but nice to have something

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-55158852935346455422011-05-12T15:08:00.000-04:002011-12-01T23:14:26.818-05:00

So I've been on crutches for 12 weeks. This is a milestone. ;o) Many of us looking into one-stage correction hear about the 12 week mark. I'm ecstatic, but under no illusion of actually walking normally at this stage. BUT STILL it's great to be at this point! ;o) So I've been wondering some things.... Will it hurt when I start to put weight on it? If so, will that pain go away within

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-56213798597545874212011-05-08T14:51:00.000-04:002011-12-13T23:31:56.076-05:00

This is simply not true. Not just from my experience, but from others who have had the one-stage method done. This doctor states several things that are not accurate. One of them being that the one-stage lengthening takes 6 weeks! That's a flat out falsehood! People go into surgery  believing that, then are very disappointing at the real length of time it takes. I would

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-22221765611782167062011-05-07T18:31:00.000-04:002011-12-13T14:56:37.459-05:00

I start work next week from home. My boss was a sweetheart and got me a laptop so I can work in a reclined position with my leg propped up. It will be nice to be busy again— I think. So, one more week and I take my first steps. Wow. It feels like forever. The last time I put weight on this foot was Feb 18th! Let's get to the summary...  THERAPY When I'm doing my toe exercises, it's

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-50682553205411714062011-05-03T12:11:00.000-04:002011-12-01T23:07:22.491-05:00

I was just talking to my cousin about some things. "Where did I go to?", "What has happened to me?" I said. I explained how my thoughts where way out of alignment, how I had become negative— so much so, that I was nauseating myself. While I am fully aware that I did have an influence in my childhood that taught me how to be negative and pessimistic, I'm of age now. And knowing what I

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-44935738047161814342011-05-01T14:36:00.000-04:002011-05-02T13:44:05.474-04:00

I've decided I need something to look forward to. I'm going to try and book a Caribbean cruise for OCT. All I need now is a cabin mate. ;o)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-20809924855522133822011-04-27T17:36:00.000-04:002011-12-22T11:13:04.050-05:00

Normal left foot placement on the clutch pedal DRIVING I tried driving again. I went downstairs with my boot on. Once in the car I switched to a big sneaker. (Ace bandage on, of course) With much effort I drove a few miles to my favorite bagel place and back again. (Not before sitting and having a YUMMY bagel!) Can only use this section of my foot. The problem is that I have to be sure

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-74428133841208402472011-04-22T12:45:00.000-04:002011-12-01T23:03:18.443-05:00

XRAYS Saw Dr. Yes at the top of this week. All is well. He says I don't have to see him until the 12 week mark. He took xrays marking my 8th week, and we sent them to Dr. West. I'M DYING to hear what he has to say about them. Maybe I can start walking sooner?! PURPLE-EE (CONGESTION) I asked Dr. West about the purple color of my foot from last weeks post. His reply: "Swelling and

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-49134165160486423692011-04-18T19:11:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:43:21.160-05:00

I've been wondering why with even the slightest touch, I feel such sensitivity right here— still! I thought for sure, by now, it would be gone. I mean, the surgery wad inside my foot, not the actual toe. But it dawned on me that not only is everything connected, but this skin, underneath my 4th toe, hasn't felt anything against it in decades! It will have to work up the experience I guess.

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-24636647678473144862011-04-16T16:07:00.000-04:002011-12-01T23:00:06.552-05:00

A bit of a breakthrough this week. YES! The first bit of good news is I finished my taxes! ;o) At a turtles pace, but they are done! Yay! That soon was coupled with an unseasonably warm day this week. I got to open my windows and let some fresh warm air flow through the apartment. (I can't walk Missy yet so she does all her business on her wee pads— the venting was needed. ;o) PAIN

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-14920071438467933372011-04-10T23:36:00.000-04:002011-12-22T11:13:23.315-05:00

Here's how things are looking. Still swollen and quite tender. But a miracle still. This is a process, and perhaps the 'wow-factor'  that I've finally had this done hasn't hit me yet. But I'm sure as pain subsides and agility returns I'll be able to enjoy the amazing thing this surgery means for me. I'd just like to walk already, ya  know. ;o/ FLEXIBILITY I'm bending both right and left

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-47948099341075601292011-04-09T13:36:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:24:04.941-05:00

My diet is mostly raw but I like soups too. My x-landlord and I still keep in touch. When she heard about what I would be undergoing she insisted on making me some soups to put in my freezer so I'd have an easier time during post-op. ;o) God is good. I'm thinking by now I'm Vitamin D deficient because I'm kooked up inside. So I get it when I can through a window. This

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-37913859060988084462011-04-02T12:22:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:17:58.616-05:00

Spring is on it's way!!! - © Favu Photography™ Another improved week. Hallelujah! PAIN Same as the 5th week, but less often— especially towards end of week. ;o) (The pain in my hip, quad muscle, and tendons behind my knee is gone for now.) MEDICATION This week I only took a pill at night when awakened with discomfort. But one day at 4:30am I awoke with some throbbing. I fought

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-1584188697806535992011-03-26T15:48:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:14:38.534-05:00

Clockwise from top left: Bunionette, Brachy, Heel, and Bunion This week has been an improvement! YAY! ;o)   BATHING I'm now able to bathe every day— if I wanted to. I seem to have developed a system for doing it without causing pain. But still slow and I use the chair in the tub. Being confined as I am, I've decided to still bathe every other day because it takes huge amounts of energy.

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-12702192471692756092011-03-23T10:06:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:11:51.247-05:00

Learn from my stupidity. Do not go tanning before your surgery! Pealing will cause problems with your skin near incision areas.Trust me. You want the scabs around your incisions to come off on their own, not forced off with pealing dead skin!

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-15611809092455157932011-03-21T17:51:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:10:48.064-05:00

This saw-like tool is specifically for casts. The blade does not turn, it gyrates. As it cuts the fiberglass you feel the blades pressure against the cotton bandages inside BUT it doesn't cut the bandages or your skin! ;o) It's been 4 weeks since my surgery. First 2 weeks was with a splint and ace bandages. Then a cast was put on for 2 more weeks. I went to see Dr. Yes today. The

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-52728738821797448712011-03-19T17:34:00.000-04:002011-11-23T12:02:39.280-05:00

PAIN The pain I feel is in many different places in my foot. It's shooting pain from and to my toes. My palms are still soar from the crutches. And the tendons beneath my knee are soar from keeping my foot from touching the floor when on my crutches. (I fell on the bathroom floor last night. My leg was unaffected, but I tried stopping the fall with my hands and messed up my left palm even

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-13501617889297624392011-03-12T23:05:00.000-05:002011-11-23T12:01:11.027-05:00

This week was a small improvement from last week. (Last week I was miserable.) Pain killers to be able to sleep is still on going At a very slow rate there is improvement on the pain I feel when my leg is lowered to the floor Doing anything on my crutches, or even the task of bathing, still causes foot to swell The type of pain I feel is changing. It's different. This week I experienced more

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-2101454062117060092011-03-07T19:31:00.000-05:002011-11-23T11:57:49.636-05:00

I had to pay my co-pay for this Dr. visit. Funny thing though, Dr. Yes' office charges $40 instead of the $25 I paid @ Dr. West's office. They said it's because they are a specialist. (?) That's what my insurance card states, but I asked why would one podiatrist be a specialist and the other not. They said they didn't know. All they know is that they are a specialist. LOL. I think I'd like

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-36882114303655836432011-03-06T16:59:00.000-05:002011-11-22T14:49:42.812-05:00

This is the kind of information that will help you see the truths about your own surgery. Or at least know how it might affect other aspects of your day-to-day workings. (see earlier transparancies here) BATHING During this second week I have found every other day to be all I can muster for bathing. It's a slow and cold task. Being naked and wet while not under warm running water makes

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-75444800875107257832011-03-05T12:57:00.000-05:002011-11-22T14:34:47.722-05:00

The skin around my toes seems pretty dry. I guess it's because my toes are exposed compared to my foot. Anyway, I decided to try and get some vitamin E around my toe with a Q-tip. I had to be really careful. The Q-tip felt like a was using a boulder around my toe. I'm glad I did this. It turns out there was dried blood in between my toes.   All nice and shiny. ;o)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-70061304339929961472011-03-04T12:43:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:57:56.801-05:00

It's week No.2 after surgery and I have found that in bed, I don't need to have tons of pillows under my leg. One seems to do.  But I have noticed it feels best when I put both my legs up, and not just the one that had surgery. I also discovered that all the toes on my left foot are sensitive. Even the weight of my comforter bothers them. So I took another pillow and placed it on the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-52775476133027859982011-03-02T12:39:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:30:23.625-05:00

Hi all!   I'm struggling a bit with being 'transparent' because it may be discouraging, but I promised myself I would be transparent to paint the real picture of this surgery for those of you seeking information, so here goes. Well here is where the reality hits the road. I live alone. During the first week I had my mom to get things for me, but now I'm on my own. I'm a planner, but

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-45922957669430934962011-02-28T17:30:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:24:07.782-05:00

I left my doctor's office and wanted to try my hand at eating out. Although I can only sit for about 20 minutes before it starts to get uncomfortable, I figured I would have lunch with my friend who drove me to my appointment. (I can't drive my stick shift.) It was raining. Although I took the handicap ramp while using my crutches, once the rubber sole of my crutch touched the ceramic

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-46234539170960807972011-02-28T14:22:00.000-05:002011-04-27T13:39:43.461-04:00

This is actually my 3rd Post-Op visit, but my first one with my podiatrist, Dr. Yes, back home. ;o) Not much change. It's still too swollen for the cast. We'll wait another week. Oddly, he decided that because Dr. West took xrays 3 days earlier he would not take xrays now during my first visit with him. (I think he is being conscious of my costs and the amount of radiation I've been getting?) ;o

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-12395611860592107602011-02-27T11:10:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:18:59.931-05:00

Howdy! Here is how things are looking. BRUISING (It's hard to get bruising to show in photos because they aren't black and blue per se. They are yellow and red.)   4TH TOE (The toe is stuck in this position. You're not suppose to use your fingers to move it. It's as hard as a rail.) The 4th toe is in this position due to my surgeon "over-correcting" the toe. More

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-63423137778309147442011-02-25T15:14:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:18:14.831-05:00

God is awesome! (even when things don't go our way) But he was faithful and sent me help every time I was in need. I only brought a backpack so I could carry it on my back while on crutches. But I never had to carry my bag. My aunt gave me some advice when I left. She said, "Don't wait until you fly back to do this... on your way out west get your boarding pass from a human being NOT a

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-77478366857461518112011-02-24T14:46:00.000-05:002012-02-02T13:52:05.445-05:00

This is my second and last Post-Op visit with Dr. West before flying back home. This visit has to go well for me to be able to fly out tomorrow. Of course I already have a booked flight, but I know there is no infection so I'm not worried. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Ok, I'm back. I'm good to go! (and was not charged a

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-50405110586258203592011-02-23T14:17:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:12:48.180-05:00

I'm feeling well. My appetite is still low thanks to these little guys, and I'm not even taking the pain killers on a prescribed timeline. Nothing major to report. The sun is out after two days of rain, so I'm resting outside to get some Vitamin D. The fresh air is doing me good. Here's how things are looking:  

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-30673063179027208012011-02-21T17:52:00.000-05:002011-11-21T14:11:27.758-05:00

3rd Day After Surgery - LEFT FOOT Howdy! My mother had to go to work today (as she should), so I took a bath today by myself. Not too bad, just have to be patient AND CAREFUL.  My dad took me to my first post-op visit with Dr. West. (Way to go Dad!!)  I was charged my co-pay again (for my plan it's $25) The pump was removed. No pain there. (it has no needles. tubes directly into skin..

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-80939403607594979702011-02-20T17:47:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:51:27.105-05:00

Last night was a little rough. The pain woke me up and I had to take some pain killers. When I feel the numbness wearing off, I can feel my calf and more pain in my foot. I still have not felt my first metatarsal though!  ;o) (Large bubionectomy) I'm in good spirits. I thought being medicated would mean I'd be sleeping much more than I am. In fact, I think I have too much "awake energy". I

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-81748180143081767152011-02-19T17:45:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:45:19.820-05:00

I haven't done much as you might have guessed. My appetite is gone. My mom had to bathe me. (brought back memories ;o) Although the bathroom was very near by, it became necessary for a bucket to be placed near my bed so I could do urinate. Doing this was a great help. I have disinfective wipes for my hands and my mom faithfully emptied it daily. (Tip: if you're going to do this, fill the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-65124240600870573732011-02-18T17:36:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:40:38.455-05:00

Up at 4:30am. I have to be at the hospital by 5:30am. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30am sharp. Remember to choose something comfy and easy to wear. At the hospital I had to sit and answer questions (DOB, SS, etc.), give ID, insurance card, choose someone for Power of Attorney, pay hospital balance up-front (my insurance covers 90%. I had to write a check for approx. $370). I received my

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-79715360281218345662011-02-17T20:31:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:33:51.288-05:00

My parents live out west, so the first 8 days I will have their help.  After my pre-surgery doctor appointment we headed straight to the pharmacy to fill the prescriptions. I decided not to have the Zofran filled. (I hate pharmaceuticals!) I did this because I know my body pretty well. Do what is best for you. I also stopped and got some flowers for my room. I figured I wouldn't be

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-15610223723129312072011-02-17T17:30:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:32:24.755-05:00

The day before surgery I met with my surgeon. 1. I paid my co-pay for that visit (with my plan its $25.00) 2. He reviewed the negative risks 3. He reviewed pre-op things for me to do 4. New xrays were taken, even though I had xrays done & sent to him several months earlier. (I was told, legally he could not perform the surgery if he did not take xrays now.) 5. He gave me 4 prescriptions

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-1515523172935686942011-02-15T07:18:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:27:09.842-05:00

Howdy, Well, it's about that time! ;0) Before surgery you should take plenty before pictures of your foot. At least weight-bearing and non-weight bearing. Curled toes also, as you want to be able to track how much the surgery affected your flexibility/mobility. Feet should be clean with no nail polish. On the day of surgery you should use no lotions, oils or perfumes. Another thing

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-14393839244950851132011-02-11T15:02:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:24:48.307-05:00

I sprout my own wheat! I called my surgeon to ask a few questions and discovered that he recommends that I stop taking my natural supplements. (Glad I asked.) He says there is little to no regulation on them and therefore can have some sort of blood thinner in them. I should stop taking them 1 week before surgery. "Boooooooo". I really want to keep taking my Echinacea, etc. but we don't

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-8938690744100528902011-02-11T14:37:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:22:32.812-05:00

Howdy all! Well my last day at work was yesterday. (vaca days before surgery ;o) I'm busy getting things done I know I won't be able to do when I get back. Yesterday the hospital called me to tell me the monies I will owe up front. (My medical insurance covers 90%, I pay 10%. More on all the cost details later on when the dust settles.) FYI: I will be billed by the surgeon, the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-25917286231734607832011-02-01T17:55:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:29:59.837-05:00

One of the aspect about my Brachymetatarsia research is that I found no personal blogs stating the cost of anything. Not the cost of their prescription medications and certainly not their medical bills for the surgery. I had one post-Brachy person tell me they would and never did. *shrug* Anyway, remember those unexpected surgery clearance tests I had to get before surgery? Well here are the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-64266044736567864082011-02-01T08:43:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:09:26.916-05:00

Howdy! Ok so in approximately 2 weeks I'll be having surgeries on my left foot. My time is spent trying to prep everything I'll need when I return home. (and shoveling tons of SNOW!)  I'm stocking up on things and cleaning. I'd love to get my taxes done too! ;o) Let's see how things turn out. I'll have photos and info when I get back for sure. ;o)  Thanks for your prayers!

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-12986909379803787072010-12-26T11:09:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:08:42.062-05:00

© www.noao.edu (MERRY CHRISTMAS!) My pre-tests are done. Before doing so however, I did contact my surgeon's office and ask if getting these tests done 8 wks before was ok. (Some hospitals have stipulations about the timing of surgery-clearance results). Eddie told me there would be no problem (I have that in writing), so I went ahead and had it done at an internist's office. (I didn't know

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-71923762212273036752010-12-07T12:07:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:05:44.278-05:00

Now that the surgery is scheduled (and my flight booked) I've received additional paperwork from Dr. West's office. It better prepares you for what needs to be done before surgery and after. I came across some unexpected things I thought you all would appreciate knowing.  Dr. West has written out a prescription for me for the following:     Complete History & Physical     Surgery

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-90401219782712045452010-12-07T11:51:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:04:28.306-05:00

I've learned some things. I had been trying to set myself up to work remotely from home during the 12-week post op. It's how I assumed all along, for years, was the only way I could even consider this surgery. (I don't think it the best thing to work right after surgery, but if that's my only option, so be it.) However, after speaking with my HR person I was informed of the following. I

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-91349417431994310652010-11-21T21:48:00.000-05:002011-11-21T13:01:22.424-05:00

I have so much to tell you all, but can't right now. I've learned many new things and will share with you all soon. For now I will tell you that my surgery is scheduled for the beginning of next year— February. Stay blessed! Be sure to visit the "Keep Your Spirits Up..." on the right column! Tootles!

DNCnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-46399762784983638852010-11-08T17:40:00.000-05:002011-11-21T12:56:50.577-05:00

This is a bitter sweet entry. Today, 6 weeks after Eddie submitted the paperwork for Pre-approval, I decided to leave him a message to check in. Afterwards I sent one email to both Dr. West and Dr. Yes (CCing Barbara). (If you want to know who's who among these names just click on the green "Cast of Characters" link in the right column.) I was just FYI-ing both doctors about the

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-50605939176551256812010-10-13T21:45:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:45:25.074-05:00

I called Eddie to ask how it was going with the pre-authorization he submitted 2 weeks ago. He returned my call the following day. He said he touched base with them last week to make sure they had everything and it seems now we just wait for however long it will take. I will be praying most of this will be covered by my insurance carrier. Tootles! ;-)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-66174329971711061502010-09-23T08:19:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:44:09.279-05:00

© buildinginsurancebusiness.com I had a call into Dr. West's schedule/cost guy (Eddie). A day later he phoned back. I wanted to touch base with him about Do's and Dont's when calling my insurance carrier before-hand about the surgeries. I don't do this everyday, he does. I didn't even know if it was necessary to account with the insurance carrier. I know that verbiage and codes are

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-78842882520960713382010-09-20T17:27:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:36:33.418-05:00

Hi all! Although not planned, a moment presented itself for me to mention my potential surgery to my boss. I thought it would be unprofitable for me later if I didn't take it. So now my boss knows surgery is probable before the end of the year and I will be needing to work at home post-op. Preliminarily, it seems fine so far. So this leads to Insurance prep and scheduling. First,

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-47128952536811665552010-09-20T17:20:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:33:50.725-05:00

Awww. I found out a few days ago that Mark and his sister, my neighbors across the street, are moving! ;-( I mean I know I was planning on asking him to drive me to do groceries during my post-op, but I'm actually just sad they are leaving. Pooh.

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-46515516417235192142010-09-14T18:41:00.000-04:002012-02-06T12:01:58.393-05:00

© Photo: Danielle Smith All this "trying to provide information", is leaving out a very important aspect... THE AWESOMENESS OF THIS WHOLE THING!!! I AM SO EXCITED! (I just work a lot of hours and don't have time to relish in it. I need to try harder.) Ten years ago I was looking this up! (www.google.com was only 1 1/2 yrs old then!) And now I am closer than I've ever been to this

DNCnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-57546782425124316682010-09-14T11:30:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:31:53.375-05:00

© www.pixmac.com I plan on emailing Dr.Yes this week to give the run down on why we are waiting, I want to remain on his radar. Once things are looking a little more secure at work I will email both Dr. West and Dr.Yes introducing them to each other. (I have to remember to ask each of them about their vacation times. I know that may be a bit personal, but I don't want to be disappointed

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-40873515910978678842010-09-14T08:37:00.001-04:002011-11-21T12:28:12.915-05:00

© www.orthotape.com While I wait some weeks for things to settle down with the changes at work (huge reconfiguring gong on, dunno what it means for my future), I figured I'd use my time wisely and try to find a podiatrist willing to do the post-op care once I return from my surgical trip out west. (Remember, Dr. West WILL NOT even schedule a surgical date without a willing post-op care

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-88455800358958090722010-08-30T14:08:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:20:48.678-05:00

This is Pia, she traveled from Denmark to the US for this surgery! © Pia Christensen If you've read all the ups and downs with Dr. East you'll know that he said things like, "No one will be able to tell you they've done hundreds of these." Of course he didn't know that I already knew that wasn't true. That's a shame I think. (while there isn't many podiatrist who can say that I did know of

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-71508125709245264852010-08-29T21:33:00.000-04:002011-11-21T13:00:28.800-05:00

© www.shepardinsurance.com I have a lot on my plate lately, sorry for the delay on this. This is what came out of my consultation with Dr. West. (If you want to refresh your memory of my visit with Dr. East, see the entry Q & A with Dr. East in July) Dr. West took a look at my feet. Did a little fiddling around and then grabbed his electronic tablet and began to write on it. It seemed to

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-73401272467745356692010-08-04T17:05:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:52:17.454-05:00

I emailed the Rep yesterday from TigerView™ and asked if he has spoken to Dr. East. He said "No". He called twice and emailed once. I then called Dr. East's office and gave them the Rep's name and number again. Today I received an email from the Rep stating that the files were all set at Dr. East's office. He was able to work remotely through his computer to a PC in Dr. East's office and

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-5331157107994129412010-08-03T12:15:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:50:32.300-05:00

© www.freewebs.com - © DNC OK. So I got myself to a PC and popped in the CD given to me by the hospital where I got my mammogram done. It was very easy to go in, get the image to display via the Dicom Viewer, and use the tools to make measurements. So at least I have proof of what I suspected and am asking for from Dr. East. Wait to you hear the latest. ;-) After figuring to leave

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-91224729958208956152010-07-29T18:02:00.000-04:002011-04-28T17:11:26.622-04:00

This is Anita, the young girl from Spain I posted about last month. She's such a sweetheart! These are her new xrays. You can see where her new bone growth is be external fixation. Her 4th metatarsal surgery was a success on her left foot. Yay Anita! (Note: you can also see her first metatarsals do not have the deformation mine do. Bunions.)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-2504221292571384242010-07-29T12:45:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:46:17.494-05:00

© DNC - www.brachymetatarsia.blogspot.com Yesterday was a back-and-forth-day with both Dr. West and Dr. East. (This is actually the short version... Many emails. ;o) I sent a third request to Dr. East via email asking for my xrays in the DICOM format. (Having to pay for such an expensive visit with him and then having to pay for another set with another doctor just didn't make sense.)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-69204297962181956022010-07-27T17:12:00.000-04:002012-01-24T00:56:02.627-05:00

I've decided that I will have a shoe-buying-problem in about a year. LOL. ;oD I will be making up for years and years of never being able to purchase what I felt was lovely and feminine. My next place will have a walk-in-closet to accommodate them aaaallllll. ;-) © www.stylehive.com Because of my bunions, thin high heels have been a thing of the past. After I heal completely I

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-46430107086419090252010-07-27T14:03:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:32:57.725-05:00

© www.localwin.com So I've been waiting for Dr. West to send me some information which would lead me to take another set of xrays. (In the meantime, I received an invoice from my insurance company. They will pay half of the bill for the 1st set of xrays from Dr. East's office. I will have to pay over $300 out of pocket! That means the visit and first meeting at Dr. East was about $700!)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-38753788643298214692010-07-18T23:20:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:23:42.826-05:00

© www.stoneybrookvets.com It took over a week to find out that Dr. West's office received my package. Anyway the issue now is that he can not accept the hi-rez TIFF files from Dr. East for my xrays. They stated that he needs the digital files along with the program (software) that will allow him to measure bones, etc. (A phone consultation can not be done until he has the proper xrays. OY.)

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-26407901811331022452010-07-07T20:55:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:18:40.043-05:00

© www.alcohol-addiction-info.com Over 2 weeks ago I sent Dr. East one final inquiry email. (asking for referrals) A week went by, so I called his office to let them know I had not heard from him. (He has always answered my emails almost immediately and mostly by phone.) He called me right back saying he never got the email. So I resent it. Today I heard back from him... via Email. "

DNCnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-90155238673787173672010-07-07T17:25:00.000-04:002011-11-21T11:14:42.747-05:00

© www.lowendmac.com On Friday I sent out the required preliminary items to Dr. West so a phone consultation can be scheduled. It was a Holiday weekend so let's see how long this will take.  I also sent an email to Dr. West and his assistant yesterday to let them know they should receive the package today. ;-) Things are moving along.Yay.

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-84391882402961440062010-07-01T16:05:00.000-04:002011-11-21T12:59:17.858-05:00

© www.123RF.com In an effort to help those seeking to have reconstruction for their Brachymetatarsia (and Bunions), here are the results from my 1st visit with Dr. East. This is quite lengthy, but VERY informative! (I hope.) At first glance Dr. East thought both my Brachy and Bunions weren't too bad. He stated I might be a candidate for the "one-stage" method instead of the external

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-48326337541098767692010-06-27T19:57:00.000-04:002011-11-21T10:53:19.025-05:00

I found this girl out of Spain! Amazing how years ago there was little on Brachymetatarsia.midedocorto.wordpress.com © Anita G. www.midedocorto.wordpress.com This is an 18 year old girl who used a doctor who had never done this surgery before. And he had to account with a second surgeon, and a third party who knew more about external fixation. Together, they honed their skills to get this

DNCnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572978907983150299.post-22758398614768747432010-06-25T21:25:00.000-04:002011-11-21T10:50:08.932-05:00

© Institute for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction - © Daniel Mendelson In my research I've come across some interesting videos. This was one of the good ones. If Brachy was my only condition, I would at least get a consultation here. If you search on YouTube for Brachymetatarsia or similar conditions, you will very quickly realize someone out there has it much worse than you.

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So yeah it's sandal season for the rest of the world. But for people with Brachymetetarsia, it's: sweat-in-your-closed-shoes season. ;-) Those who don't have this just don't know, Sorry ;-(  Friends and loved ones can be kind, and look at our feet and say, "It's just not that bad." And for the most part I get that. I mean, it's how I feel when someone else offers up their own physical

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In 1999 I began looking into this. (Once I found out there was actually a name for this.) There was a doctor out West that seemed to dominate in this surgery. Now, there are more surgeons [in the east] listing on their website that this is a surgery they can perform. (but as of 'right now' I feel he still dominates, let's see if that changes.) I am learning that not all Brachy-surgeries

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I will document all I can so that those of you considering surgery, won't have to be as lost as I was/am in doing these things as a first-timer. (I mean how many times do you actually do this in life?)  ;-)  I don't want you to feel alone. Hopefully by following my blog you won't feel that way. I've done research off and on for years and am reasonably sure of the surgeon who will perform my

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(GEES THIS TAKES GUTS. OY.) By now you have a good idea of what "Brachy" is, so I'll move on to my personal view and experience. I've lived with this for 30+ years. It has affected a few women in my family. My Aunt, my father's cousin, my sister, and my cousin. In our family it starts at about 7yrs of age, when the 4th metatarsal bone (inside the foot, not inside the toe) stops growing. It

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