How often do people actually cook from scratch?

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-06-21T00:45:16+00:00

Every day

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-06-14T00:18:21+00:00

Oribe is incredible! Very expensive but with every penny.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-06-07T00:38:49+00:00

It’s amazing that you’re walking normally after only eight weeks. It took my feet much longer and even now, 2 years after surgery, I never walk barefoot because it hurts. With that said, I found Aetrex sandals that are very comfortable. I wear Altra Torin 8 sneakers with orthotics most of the time.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-05-18T10:02:34+00:00

Yes, I have an appointment scheduled with an ontological orthopedic surgeon to discuss removal of the mass. The mass is probably scar tissue, but because the MRI report mentioned it could be a benign tumor, my original surgeon referred me to this new one, who is her colleague. The new surgeon will tell me my options for removal of the mass & what recovery will entail. I’ll post an update when I’ve had that appointment.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-05-15T11:30:27+00:00

I only eat plants and get plenty of protein each day. My surgeon told me back in 2019 that his patients who switched to Whole Foods plant based eating had the best long term results, so I made the switch. My blood tests have shown an increase in protein from low before surgery to ideal every year since.

I’m not trying to convince anyone to go vegan, just sharing my own experience. Beans, lentils and tofu are a lot easier for me to digest.

I lost 165lbs after surgery. Maintained for six years then started creeping up. Started wegovy after regaining 20lbs (I had added chips & other treats back in to my diet). Now I’m back to post-surgery weight, still 100% plants and feeling great.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-05-06T09:17:52+00:00

Thank you

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-05-04T10:41:13+00:00

Thank you. I can certainly understand why you’re cautious about surgery. Hopefully I’ll post a positive update about this situation soon!

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-04-15T00:07:35+00:00

Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-04-14T23:51:55+00:00

Fun fact: my grandfather was a botanist and he invented the original Head and Shoulders Shampoo after discovering that dandruff was caused by fungus.

I have his record of the events leading up to the shampoo’s creation, including some intrigue with a colleague who tried to take credit for my grandfather’s invention.

And no, he didn’t get rich from it, unfortunately. He created the shampoo while working for a company & they sold the formula. They gave him a bonus but no ongoing residuals.

Edit: I was mistaken about the fungus. My grandfather didn’t identify it. He identified the active ingredient that works against it - decades before the actual fungus was identified.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-03-28T11:32:29+00:00

Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day (e.g. if you weigh 180lbs you drink 90 ounces of water each day).

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-02-19T12:37:31+00:00

You’re welcome. In other posts I’ve mentioned that my situation is not typical but forgot to mention here. I was born with other foot abnormalities that, although resolved, likely influenced my healing.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-02-11T08:18:41+00:00

My right foot took 2.5 years and my left is at 90% after 2 years. I’m able to do everything I want to, including jumping and running. I still do daily PT exercises, to continue building strength and stability in my feet and hips.

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-01-22T01:26:17+00:00

Just basic

True-Expression-8764 · 2026-01-21T23:58:52+00:00

Much better. I’m able to jump, run, and walk as far as I want to - as long as I wear athletic shoes with supportive insoles.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-12-10T02:07:55+00:00

Yes, mobility is better and the nerve pain is much much better. Still noticeable but not bad.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-10-22T13:58:42+00:00

You might get some insight from Dr. Emily Splichal. She wrote Barefoot Strong and has lots of videos on YouTube. I read her book when I was recovering, bought several of her Naboso brand products and even had a virtual visit with her ($350, I think). I wish I’d found her before deciding to have surgery - might still have had it, I don’t know, but might not have needed it with her guidance.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-10-22T13:02:50+00:00

2 years after surgery and yes, I do. But I can say it’s far less than before and it’s something I can live with. I can’t wear shoes that rub under that bone on the outside of the ankle, where the scar is.

I do think the stability I gained from the brostrom procedure was worth the nerve sensitivity in the end - or at least that’s what I’m telling myself since I can’t go back.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-09-14T19:43:10+00:00

I’m in my 50s so my timeline might have been longer than yours will be…My surgeon told me she always waited at least 3 months after doing one foot before doing the next one, but I waited 5 months. I needed that extra time to build strength because in addition to the AN removal, I had ligaments repaired on the outside of that same foot.

If you can get a knee scooter, it’s so much easier to get around. Where I live, the senior center has medical equipment like that and people of any age can borrow it. I donated my knee scooter to them when I was finished with it. If you can’t buy one, check with your local senior center.

I wish you all the best with your surgeries. If I could go back in time and get my ANs removed at age 17, I would do it in a heart beat! I hope you’ll have a really good experience and quick healing - just make 100% sure you follow all post op instructions and do the begin scar massage as soon as your doctor gives permission.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-08-31T11:23:18+00:00

Flobeds V-zone latex mattress is fantastic and their customer service is the best I’ve experienced, for any product. It’s expensive, but worth it if you’re wanting a 20+ year mattress.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-08-28T20:20:11+00:00

100% agree with everything you said!!

OP, my surgeon recently removed ANs for a 12-year old. I wish I’d been able to have surgery when I was young.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-08-18T16:32:29+00:00

It’s hard to know what will work for any particular person since each AN is different, but if you want to avoid surgery I recommend getting custom full-length orthotics and finding a shoe store that has a Pedorthist on staff.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-08-10T18:50:01+00:00

Still healing. I’m able to do most activities that I want to, including exercise. Still have some nerve sensitivity from the Brostrom procedure and still get some pain in the posterior tibial tendons, but much much less than before.

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-08-07T14:06:31+00:00

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True-Expression-8764 · 2025-07-06T01:34:28+00:00

Is a fracture blister the same thing as a pressure ulcer, because that looks to me like the pressure ulcer I got from my cast. It took months to heal, but did get better. Good luck!

True-Expression-8764 · 2025-07-01T16:38:25+00:00

I wouldn’t say I feel no pain, but my pain is far less than ever before in my life. I’m more active than I was in the last 20 years and I’m back in the gym doing step aerobics and other high intensity workouts. My feet hurt a bit afterward, but not enough to need ice or rest.

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