Hello all. I have read every post in this thread and in 1 other forum. I am still unsure of what to do. In February 2009, I had back surgery to fuse my spine and remove an abscess there. Diagnosis: Osteomyelitis. This left me with nerve damage that has left me with drop foot still today nearly 3 years later. I am lucky I am able to walk. I went to a surgeon in January 2011 and he said he does not recommend the tendon transfer surgery. He says: "You are robbing Peter to pay Paul." He says I am better continuing to use the foot brace. I hate wearing this thing and feel subconscious about it and it causes sores on my foot. I have read a few post in another forum that says: "Wait until the 5 year mark." How many of you agree with this? At the 3 year mark, I find it unlikely that I will ever get any better. I have had all the physical therapy I can stand. It helped some but not much. My drop foot is pretty severe. I am thinking of getting a 2nd opinion. To those of you who have had this surgery, how long afterwards are you able to drive again? I am single and live alone and have to plan on getting to work. In the other forum I visited, I saw more post in favor of this surgery than against it but when a doctor says "Don't do it," I am having doubts. To complicate matters, my insurance that is currently 100% for everything is likely to be decreased next year so I am feeling pressured to make a decision soon as to whether I should have it or not. Any feedback any of you want to offer would be appreciated. Thanks.
