Rich, glad you're keeping a positive attitude and on a road to recovery.
My dad lost his big toe due to infection last year. He still has considerable "phantom" toe pain.
I call it his faux-toe. My 3yo son is totally weirded out by papa's foot.
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Steve
'68 Camaro - 355", TKO600, SpeedTech Arms, ATS-AFX Spindles, Hotchkis Springs, Forgeline Wheels, C5 Brakes (Kore3), Holley Terminator EFI
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