Yes, that was one of the options he presented at my last visit. I have another appointment on Wednesday to further discuss this option which is why I was looking for feedback from people who have already gone through it.
I know every patient is different, but I remember in the hospital initially hearing 18 weeks recuperation and thinking that was excessive. Well, it has now been almost a year and I can’t make it through a full day on two feet due to the pain and discomfort. And sleeping does not provide much relief, and even sometimes makes it worse. I’m really hoping that hardware removal is the answer for me.