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Dear Chelee,

I think everyone has offered good advice. I just wanted you to know that when I had my motorcycle accident in 2003 I crushed all the bones beneath my knee and split my tibia down the middle. It was a non weight bearing injury and I could not put weight on that leg for 3 months. On top of that I separated my shoulder so I could not use a walker.

Looking back at this since I've had BC has made me realize how depressed I was. It was just so hard depending on other people for everything and I was basically confined to a lift chair with a port a potty next to it. I have 8 screws in my knee and a rod down my leg.

I've often thought of those on the board who have to deal with issues like you AND BC--no wonder you are whining and down in the dumps. You are entitled to have a pity party.

I do agree about the PT. I started that way before I could put weight on that leg and am also wondering why your Dr. has not ordered that for you. Yes, it's hard to physically get there but it seems it would help you a great deal.

Keep the faith--these type of surgeries take time--it took me a year to do steps like a normal person because my knee will never have the range of motion it used to.

I'm so sorry you are having this issue along with everything else.

Sending you a big hug.