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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 19:17:56 -0400
From: Jan Nottmeier <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi Linda,

Glad to hear your surgery was ok.  I hope everything turns out good for
you.  Keep us informed.

Jan

Linda Wagner wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Just thought I would take a moment to update you on my recovery from
> medial and bilateral hamstring lengthening...
>
> I had the surgery on June 24.  Had staight leg casts until yesterday.
> Now I am walking with the help of knee imobilizers.  The best part is
> that I do not have to use the imob. if I don't want to.  So far, though,
> I am not sure enough of my ability to hold myself up so I wear them to
> walk.  I will begin PT three times a week here at my apt. hopefully
> tomorrow.  Then the painful part begins.
>
> I am just excited because I thought I would not be able to do therapy
> until 3 more weeks.  It is quite an exciting time here!  I can touch my
> toes for the first time ever.  When they took the casts off, the entire
> underside of my legs were touching the table...another first ever
> (especially since I was sitting up without anything supporting my back!)
>
> Anyhow, I thought I would share my tiny triumphs.  When I take my first
> step without those imobilizers and walker I'll shout for joy so loud
> that you all will hear me around the world.
>
> Linda