Hello all! It has been far too long since I last posted. First, welcome to all of the newcomers! I look forward to getting to know all of you as I read back up on the posts I've missed.

I did go to Dr. Lubenow in Chicago a few weeks ago. He ordered an EMG and an MRI (lumbar spine). The MRI was a piece of cake......even WITH the IV of contrast dye without numbing meds. The EMG sucked. That's all......it just sucked. I found that after the first couple of jolts (once I could figure out what it felt like), I was able to just lie there and cry silently as opposed to cursing AND crying. I'm not sure what the purpose of it all was, but it did confirm that I have nerve damage in my left foot (I already knew that......I TOLD them that since 4 days after my surgery) and subsequent weakness in the foot/ankle. I feel like it is going to break any day now.

I will have to make a follow up appointment with him for a few weeks from now. I just wanted to update everyone and tell you all how sorry I am that I have been absent......I've missed you all, I've just had some things I've needed to take care of and have been having a really hard time lately.

Has anyone else besides Carrie seen Dr. Lubenow??? If so, what was your impression of him??

Take care all!!