I was not able to write for quite some time due to my health problems. With the increased severity of my CMT, I was walking on the outer edges of my feet. My feet were crooked and walking became very painful for me. This deformity was putting extra pressure on my nerves, giving me intolerable back pain. I was wearing below the knee calipers and walking with some manual support. At that time I was facing my post graduation's final year exams. I was very depressed and had lost the will to go on, but your letter changed that.

I consulted one of India's most renowned orthopedic surgeons, Dr. K.H. Sancheti. After studying my problem and talking with various doctors, he decided to perform bilateral triple arthrodesis surgery on my feet, which was done June 24, 2000.
Although the whole process was very painful and time-consuming, I am extremely satisfied with the results. I got my feet back to normal shape, and have improved balance and stamina. Above all, my feet are no longer caged and I don't need any kind of AFOs any more.

I've heard of many controversies regarding the surgeries of CMT feet, but mexperience says that if the surgery is performed by a perfectionist, at the right time, it can provide you with something you could have never, ever expected.

It's known that the wounds of CMT cannot be healed completely, but the pain they cause can definitely be minimized.
You will be pleased to know I have now successfully completed my post graduation, and I want to thank you for being with me on the journey towards an independent life. Your newsletter is a ray of hope and a common platform for all those brave people who are coping with their disability and setting standards for others.