That is horrible. I am able to walk with a cane, and sometimes without if short distances around the house. I don't want to be on medications for life either. This surgery was supposed to allow me to have my life back, not make it worse. I do feel like my doctor was more disappointed in his 'quiz' stats that I wasn't doing well then he actually was in feeling bad that I wasn't doing well. I've tried every cream, or massage therapy on my foot, nothing helps. I cannot even go back to work in the office because I am to afraid to drive with my bum foot, so I am still working at home.