I'm so sorry to hear about what the doctor said about your foot. What does "completely gone" mean?
Also - please take what he said about your SCS with a big grain of salt. You probably should get a second opinion and wait till that original appointment to get that...Back doctors are notorious about judging other back doctors' work, and he would have found something to comment upon no matter what. If your SCS hadn't been bothering you... please consider dealing with your foot problem first.... wasn't that your first priority?

My Scs Had To Be Shut Off. The Leads Sliped Out Of Position And Now Are Sitting On A Nerve Causing Alot Of Pain. The Pain Clinic Put In The First One In 2003 And It Stoped Working A Year Later. The Doc I Am Seeing Now Is Very Respected In This Area. When My Husband Hurt His Back In A Bad Fall, It Took Dr. Linson 10 Years To Agree To Operate. I Do Plan On Talking To The Pain Clinic First. My Foot Has No Support To It At All. It Turns Right Over If I Put Any Weight On It At All. Right Now I Am Using Crutches To Keep The Weight Off It. If I Don't. I Fall Right Down. Thanks For Your Advice. Hope Everything Is Well With You.

Sue K.

How awful!!! I am so sorry about the SCS! how awful to have both things going on at once :( I am glad your husbands doc saw you right away. It's good to hear that compassion still rules some doctor's hearts once in a while. Please keep us posted on your progress - i will keep my fingers crossed for you. xoxo

thanks guys,
bad day today. couldn't stop crying. ever since they fitted me for the new brace the pain has been overwhelming. my foot hasn't been that straight in so long. today was the day i almost gave up. i don't think i can take this anymore. iam so tired. but you guys always pull me back. just coming here makes me strong. thank you so much.

love sue k.

Sue
 

Sending ::hug: and extra soft tissues to wipe the tears, I am so sorry you feel so awful. Please knew we care!! Carose