Re: To RE: Carolina meeting

February 13, 2005

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It's so good to hear from you, girl! You've been too quiet for so

long. What is this surgery they're doing on your knee? I had knee

surgery when I was 16, a procedure called a tibia tracular transplant.

Back in those days, this was a relatively new procedure and recovery

time horrendously long. I was in a metal brace from my waist to my

ankle for my entire senior year in high school.....totally UNcool!!

They put pins in the leg and then a year later had to retrieve them,

requiring another surgery and more down time, that time with crutches

and a cane.

I understand that the same type of procedure can now be done with a

recovery time of just a couple months, total. So I hope that whatever

they have to do with you will have a minimal post-op down time.

I'll be having foot surgery within the next few weeks myself. I have

to call the surgeon tomorrow to find out what date they have me

scheduled for.

Cola. Zoo would be a great cental location for everyone in the state.

It's about the same distance for most of us.....three hours away for

me, maybe the same for Chrissy, and probably a little less for the

rest. I've taken the kids, and then Austin there, several times

during the years. I do believe they have facilities for groups, too.

Good luck on your surgery! What is your post-op therapy going to

consist of, and how long will it be before you're fully recovered?

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are from personal experiences or opinion

only, and should not be a substitute for consultation with a medical

professional.

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