Has anyone had foot surgery for CMT?

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I've been having a bad time with my AFOs for the past couple of

years and my doctor's recommended that I have my heal cord

lengthened, planar facia removed and a metatarsal or two fused to

keep my foot from supinating. I had the surgery two weeks ago and my

foot is in a non weight bearing cast and I'm using a walker and

wheelchair for mobility.

I'm housebound from the surgery, depending on others for transportation or to do

things for me while recovering. My question is; has anyone else had this

surgery? How long did it take to heal? Did it help?

I'm anxious to get back on my two feet again but have a feeling it'll be awhile.

I'll also have to get a new AFO too because of the changes to my left foot.

Once my left foot heals I'll repeat the surgery on the right foot.

I forgot to mention that I'm a 52 year old male, diagnosed since age

23. I live in a downstairs apartment and after surgery I had to

spend a week at a rehab center learning to use the walker and other

appliances but my biggest obstacle was climbing stairs and learning

to stand up at the top and bottom of the stairs using one leg and a

walker. It was challenging and still is but I can now do it.

They wanted me to hop from step to step and I refused stating that was dangerous

and my right foot/leg wasn't that strong anyway. We, it was actually my idea

was to scoot on my behind up and down and stand up by holding onto a rail and

the walker. It's a little shaky but it works.

Hope to hear from others who have had surgery for CMT.

Mark