@soarus57 thank you. Wish I knew how to load a picture so you could see how severe this leg is…..not that it would make any difference. I will also contact my primary doc about prescription for device…..what is it exactly that u discussed? Medicare coverage? Another prob is that I had to pay $75/day pay to come feed horse and care for dog and cats…..better than 2 grand month! I had to tap into investments! Can’t do that anymore and surgeon says rehab and non weight bearing etc. going for 2nd opinion Altho that will lead to corrective surgery as well. Will approach an atty to see if any case since there have been a lot of issues. Anyway thanks so much.