post-op report
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Posted by cindy on January 19, 1998 at 17:17:39:
Hey, everyone. I had EPF on my right foot last wednesday. I flew from Seattle to Houston to have Dr. Stephen Barrett perform the surgery - he's really an expert in the condition and the surgery. He's been involved in 800 of the procedures and has also "worked on" the feet of 2,000 cadavers. I am very impressed with his credentials and also liked him a lot. It was worth the trip (but, I flew home 5 hrs. after the operation, and got pretty airsick! So, I would stay overnight the next time, to let the anesthesia get out of my system before flying!)I have had very little pain; the incision sites are tender, and I am using crutches for now. In a few days, I will be able to walk with the boot he gave me and without the crutches. I am already doing stretches 5 times a day, to keep the fascia from tightening up while healing.
\In 8 weeks, if this foot continues to feel good, I will get the left foot done. Again, I'll go to Dr. Barrett. Houston is a nice place, the people are very friendly, and the surgical center was great.
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