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SwissTony

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7. I've been there. Lost my toe about 7 years ago.

Sun Dec 11, 2016, 06:38 PM

Dec 2016

Tropical ulcer. I wasn't and am still not diabetic.

I lost my big toe. That had an effect on how I walk. Pressure points and all that. I now wear orthopaedic shoes. Will this be a necessity for you?

I have to have daily treatment on my feet. Fortunately, my wife is a saint and the daily treatment is minor. But it has to be done. Every day.

Courage, my friend.

And look after yourself!!!

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well in the hospital where no one quite [View all] mrmpa Dec 2016 OP

Hang in there, my dear mrmpa! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2016 #1

I hope it goes well PennyK Dec 2016 #2

probiotics may help protect your digestive system from Kali Dec 2016 #3

Bummer hibbing Dec 2016 #4

what hibbing said irisblue Dec 2016 #5

I empathize and am so sorry you're going through this. Laffy Kat Dec 2016 #6

I've been there. Lost my toe about 7 years ago. SwissTony Dec 2016 #7

Hope your surgery went well today. When you can, give us an update. Fla Dem Dec 2016 #8

Thinking of you.... riderinthestorm Dec 2016 #9

how are you doing? nt irisblue Dec 2016 #10

Haven't heard from you since the day before your surgery, Dec 11th. How are you doing? nt Fla Dem Dec 2016 #11

first chance........ mrmpa Dec 2016 #12

Best wishes pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #13

Glad to hear you're up and about. Was concerned when we didn't hear from you. Fla Dem Dec 2016 #14