I don't know if I've been misunderstood here or what.  I am not talking
marathon walking, BUT, walking and being able to bear your own weight equals
more independence.  Being able to go into the shower, stand up on your own
two feet, hold onto a bar for balance and wash yourself.  It's basic.  How
many teens wants their mom to carry them (or roll them, whatever the case may
be) into the shower? Right now, my daughter cannot go to a friends house
because if she needs to use the bathroom, someone's mom is going to have to
pull down her pants and hold her on the toilet until she's done.  How about
basic pride?

If she can accomplish ADL's by having this surgery, then isn't that worth it?


Elaine