After many years of intermittant pain in my feet - probably caused by a history of wearing high heels - I finally scheduled an appointment with podiatrist, and long time friend, Keith Reber, who immediately diagnosed my problem as a neuroma - well, actually two neuromas - one in each foot. For those who might not know, a neuroma is a growth on the nerve tissue - usually between the third and fourth toe bones. This sometimes VERY painful condition develops when bones press together and irritate the nerve. Keith suggested surgery when I was ready - and after a very painful episode following dinner at The Outback, I was definately ready!!! Yesterday, I spent an hour in an operating suite at Dixie Regional Medical Center and for the next couple of weeks I have to wear really funny looking shoes and take things slow and easy. Keith was really impressed with my good health history. As he noted, most of my time spent at the hospital was either as an employee or giving birth . . . so while I was in the recovery room, Keith met with Dad in the waiting room, announcing with a laugh, "They were large identical twins but Mom is doing very well!!!"On a pain scale of 1-10, I am at a 1. Other than pain-worse-than-death when the surgical tech literally tore my skin off removing the bandage wrapped around my legs, this has not been any worse than having a root canal.
