[SissyBuns]

I like those stretches you mentioned, especially the ones where you’re on your back. I forgot about that one…

[SissyBuns]

also, keep in mind (i dont want to scare u, but u should know) that after the surgery, it takes a LONG time to heal, and u will be in a wheelchair, then crutches, then go to rehab to learn to walk again…and u will lose ALL the muscle tone in one leg (they will only do surgery on one foot at a time…i tried to get both feet done at once, and they said its not possible…) and u will have to learn to walk again. i know this sounds really scary…but really…my right leg did NOt work for a long time…imagine trying to step on one of your feet and falling to the ground because there is no muscle left… Only get the surgery if u REALLY REALLY need it… I can send u pics of my feet if you want. Good luck with everything…
but on a positive note…if u can pole in a wheelchair, u will be my new hero https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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I don’t expect to lose ALL muscle tone after being in a cast for 6 weeks…did that really happen to you? I had to wear a cast for much longer than that in the past (when I broke my leg, down at the ankle) and my recovery was pretty quick. Once the cast came off I was walking just fine… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

[SissyBuns]

Ok…im in a bit of a rush, so i didnt read all the comments, but im a pro with this subject. I was a ballerina for 6 years when I was little, and then i had to stop because my feet were hurting so bad (i also stopped complaining about it because my mom used to tell me to stop whining…) then we found out that i had flat feet…it was so bad that i had recorrective surgery on one of my feet, and should have had it done to the other, but never did. because of the flat feet, horrible cramps are caused (especially when pointing the toes). I’ve found (with azriel’s help) that bananas help with the cramping… but, depending on how bad ur feet are, maybe u should get some orthodics (they are expensive, and i actually got them but stopped wearing them after a few years because they annoyed me… but keep in mind that when ur feet point out, it then messes up the ways your knees move, and hips, and back, and neck (so do anything u cacn to prevent further injury)….iv been having problems with this all my life… going to a chiropractor helps to realign your body so that everything else doesnt hurt so bad…. but honestly, my arches actually touch the floor and bruise…and its just something iv learned to deal with…after awhile, u wont notice the pain unless ur on ur feet too much (my doc always told me to have a sit-down job….and to stay off my feet as much as i can) there are also some stretching exercises u can do, but (not to sound hopeless) i’ve been dealing with this for 15 years now, and not much has changed, but now i hardly notice it. i know it really sucks, but the best thing u can do is to stay off ur feet when u can, and elevate them 20 minutes a day (at least once) and soak them in warm water…pampering them will help a little. i know this didnt help much, but i just wanted u to know that ur not the only one, and it will get better…unfortunately, only after it gets worse. if u have any questions, let me know. xo

Thats really sad that you have been having so much pain for so long. I’ve only been going through my ordeal for about 7 months and it’s already pushed me to my limit. I cant imagine several years.

I’m actually on my feet all day because I’m a nurse LOL, so resting my feet never really was an option unless I take time off. I have already been put on limited duty which means I can’t stand any more then 20 minutes at a time, but I still have work to do and can’t really tell my patients to hold on while I go take a break LOL. The doc I work with has been real helpful though. He’s been trying to do more of the walking and standing and helping me with my work so I can sit, which makes me sick because I want to be able to do my job and not have others have pick up my slack, but it’s what I gotta do for now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif.

I’m on my second pair of orthotics already. The first pair hurt like hell but these are better so I’m working on breaking them in.

The toe pointing thing is driving me crazy! I taped my practice last night and I watched myself on the video flex my feet like 100 times because they were cramping up. I think dancing in heels more will help because they kind of point the toe for me in a relaxed way, but if I wear them too long it hurts LOL.

And you’re so right about the pampering though. Soaking my feet in scolding hot water feels soooooo good! I have this little foot spa thing that has vibrating rolloers on the bottom that I can roll my feet over while they soak, but alas…a foot soak doesn’t repair bone https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

I wish it did! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif

[SissyBuns]

How many people will be here on Friday?

I’m thinking about having a mixer of sorts at my house on Friday night before we head out to the nudey bar. It would be a time for people to meet eachother and chit chat before we attack the pole on Saturday.

What do you guys think? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[SissyBuns]

LOL Sissy, I figured you’d be doing it a lot now. When I got my cartwheel mount handspring I was so excited about it that I did it every time I was near a pole for weeks. Funny thing is, nailing my handspring was what gave me confidence (and probably strength) to do inverted split grip moves. That’s what I want to do all the time now too… so we’re kind of in the same boat! I just love doing the straight edge in split grip.

I love doing anything in split grip! LOL, it’s my fav!

[SissyBuns]

Soo…I went back to the doc again today and we made the final surgical desicion and put the wheels in motion to get it done. On December 31st I’ll be having an Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy or Arch Repair in english, LOL.

It’s on New years eve which is wack but I didn’t want to do it before the pole jam in December because I want to be able to pole, so the jam will be my last big hurrah before going into a cast for 9 weeks. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

I’m totally excited about getting fixed up! It’s gonna suck being in a cast and I’m worrying about losing flexibility and range of motion in that ankle but it must be done. I’ll be in physical therapy afterwards for a while too and then after that’s all healed up and can bear all of my bodies weight, I’ll have the right foot done!

It’s going to be a year of surgeries and recovering.

I won’t be able to do Miss Xpose this year https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif but I’m going to be the first to sign up next year! Maybe this is a sign that I should wait anyway lol. I’ve only been dancing 6 months and probably not ready for a competiton, even if it’s a small local one LOL. It sure was gonna be fun though…

Pole plan? Do as much as I can do whenever I can do it. I’ve gotten some good suggestions on poling from the floor or on a ball and I’m going to try all of that. I’ll still have one good foot so I can still do lot’s of stuff hopefully, but we’ll see. The way I see it, by the time I come out of this my upper body strength should be pretty damn impressive! LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Thanks so much for supporting me guys and I know you’ll be there with me every step of the way. Veena I haven’t fogotten about that challenge in my honor, I think everyone should do it with one foot wrapped up. LOL

[SissyBuns]

… Uhhhhm.

I wouldn’t mind being a designated driver for Strip Club Friday. I don’t drink, but being the DD would give me an excellent excuse to be a sober breast-gazer.

I’ll take you up on that cuz I sho likes to get my drank on! LOL

[SissyBuns]

Wow–this looks like great fun. I was aware something was in the works–and my sister lives in DC, so I would’ve had a free place to stay. But My mom’s Birthday is Christmas Day…and everybody comes HERE, lol–to Chicago. So it’s a crazy week and it all falls on Laurie to do all the cooking and I help do all the other stuff. So, no travelling for me that week!

I have to tell you…if it were 500 miles or less, I would just hop in my car and drive!! –Just to meet Azriel all the way from Greece. I know for sure I will meet the rest of you here in the US one day. I am trying to see if I can go to USPDF in March of 2010…

So, somebody could bring a lap-top with a web-cam, right? And webmaster could open the chat video window from California, right? Live pole jam on SV???

Have fun, everybody…and Fleur…hope all your workshops are filled to the capacity!

Joel

Well if you’re going to the USPDF in march I’ll surely see you there! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[SissyBuns]

I hope someone is going to be posting vids of this! I’m so sad I can’t be there!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif

heh someone dun know meh too well ^^

if theres enough room for me ull see vdos https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif

They don’t call her "TMZ" for nothing!

[SissyBuns]

According to a certain feline among our ranks, it’s going to be off the hook!

So you’re planning to come? You may have already said that in chat but I tend to be drinking on Friday nights and sometimes I forget things, LOL.

I’m super excited for you guys to meet up! I love love love meeting SV peeps and I can’t wait for the upcoming videos!

[SissyBuns]

I’m still pretty pissed at myself for not seeing it in action even though I was like.. four feet away.

I know! You so weren’t even paying attention to me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif You’re so self centered! LOL

Stellar I am probably going to be doing this all the time because I love it! And it’s the coolest thing I can do so far, LOL.

[SissyBuns]

herm..

personally i think if were paying $35.. there should be more than 19 =)
cuz.. id really like to meet everyone ^^

Are you trying to come???? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif

[SissyBuns]

Az Kilala is bring a friend so she needs to be added to the list.

I believe that fills the last slot, does it not?

I wonder if we can have more then 19….

[SissyBuns]

omg! that’s so exciting!!!! where are you staying fleur?????

im trying to book my flight now, but im not sure if i should book it friday-sun or sat-sun……when are people getting there?? on friday? or saturday????? is anything going on friday night?

I plan on taking Roxy Pink to a strip club on Friday night so if anyone wants to come they are more then welcome! loL Plus drinks and pole at my house before and after!

[SissyBuns]

sissy, you sure you don’t mind picking us up?? that would mean so much to me!!! i’ll book the flight tonight then if you don’t mind https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

kari- did you book the room yet? i was thinking to save costs, what if we got a double bed and then i can sleep on the floor- that way we can split a much cheaper room…it’s just one night and ive been sleeping on the floor for over a year now lol! so its no big deal at all https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif what do you think?

IM SO EXCITED GIRLS!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Yeah I can pick you up! BWI is sooo close to me! It’s not a big deal. I plan on taking Friday off just for this occasion! LOL Just call me your personal taxi!
if you guys can fly in around the same time that would be best LOL, but I dont mind going back and forth a couple of times. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif This is important!