Rocky

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Rocky,

Thanks for sharing a little of your story with me. I do understand

that before I say " not now " that I need to give them a try. Liek you

aid, i can be stubborn if I wish, but not ignorant. I am seeing that

more and more as I receive others' responses. Not sure If I am up

for the time + effort involved in getting fitted for AFO's right

now...but is there ever a good time...or a " better " time? I

completely empathized with your thoughts that " I've made it this far

without them...who needs stinking braces?! " I mean COMPLETELY. I

realize there is a point when the physical need is greater that my

psychological resistance. And...from what I am hearing that everyone

must decidefor themself when something must be down about that

physical need. I am still unsure about how great my need

is......perhapas if I tried them I would be more able to go on easy

hikes and things I still want to do. I mean, sure I fall down

sometimes seemingly for no reason....and if I have to stand in one

place fore awhile, I start shifting around and just want something to

lean on....but, is that I great need? it seems individuals with CMT

experience these common frustrations to different severities...at

different points in their lives...which I guess really does make it a

difficult personal decision because no one can tell you when the

right time for you is. As I read otherresponses, I do also see that

many have given it a try....and not worn them right away or for very

long (you included) until they felt they would be better of doing

so. But, I am convinced it takes that " necessity " for someone to do

what it good for them in the long run Any way, my mind id flooded

with all you have shared...as well as others.....and I hope we chat

from time to time. Thanks once again...

Mamie:)

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