Important Context: We need to emphasise that I am not a doctor and this is based on lived experience following a 10 hour orthopaedic foot reconstruction and extensive research.
    CMT Recovery

    Recovery Journal

    Documenting the realities of orthopaedic reconstruction and living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

    June 2026

    Week 16: The Fatigue Wall and the Iron Connection

    Exploring the connection between profound fatigue, low iron levels, and delayed wound healing 16 weeks after complex foot reconstruction.

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    May 2026

    Week 11 Post-Op: Navigating Wound Complications and the "Hidden Danger" of CMT

    A significant pivot in my recovery journey, shifting from standard bone fusion to managing a localized wound complication and infection risk.

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    Late April 2026

    Week 8 Post-Op: The Moon Boot Milestone and the Honey Trap

    The cast comes off, the moon boot goes on, and a deep heel crevice requires a sweet solution: medical-grade honey.

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