In a message dated 2/11/02 9:40:43 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

> i just got a 2nd opinion and it matched the first. i have a joint in my
>right foot that is out. "the joint is gone". i have a splint on the foot,
>but, both a podiatrist (sp) and a orthopedic said the joint really needs
>to
>be fused to keep the bones from rubbibnf together and giving me the
>associated pain. not good news, but, that is li>

Ken,

    I hope you get the surgery and have few complications, if any. I know
walking on the foot must be a pain. My heart goes out to you and Jenn and
whoever else is in pain.
I have to agree with Kat, or whoever said it. I parents were from a
generation where you did not admit pain. Therefore, they are not as
supportive as we might like.

Bobby