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[TCB]

We have those store in the Northwest, and they advertise that you try them first, and if they don’t work for you, don’t buy them.

[George]

I wonder how DR GINNY's appointment went today?

It went fine, DR JRand, thanks for asking.  I’m kind of in charge of my own treatment for now.  He said I can be out of the boot as tolerated, but not to go “cold turkey.”  He also recommended orthotic inserts for my shoes and I have a prescription for physical therapy.  After about 6 weeks (from now), if there’s not significant improvement, the next step is an MRI.

DR Ginny, I've been wearing orthotics for almost ten years and have been very happy with mine. I know many people buy them, then never wear them, but I'm the opposite. Mine were custom-made by a podiatrist. I LOVED the first pair. My feet changed after several years and I had a new pair made, which I like, but don't love, but still would not want to be without them. Not all shoes take the orthotic equally well, though. Overall, for me they've been well worth the cost.

Jeanne do you know what your favorite orthotics were made from?  A couple of years ago I almost purchased a pair made from cork.  The podiatrist said they were the best, and since I have liked shoes with cork soles I considered trying them. 

Jane, both of my custom-made orthotics have several different-colored layers to them, then the top layer is leather. It's possible that the very thin layer is cork. Sorry I can't tell you more. I suspect that this is one of those things where the right fit is paramount. When I asked for a new pair that gave a little more support the orthotic became stiffer, and thus not quite as comfortable.

I used a ready-made orthotic for several years, recommended by my osteopath. Ready-mades are not expensive and the one I had was comfortable and helped me. There used to be a chain of stores that sell ready-mades in all sizes and contours. You can try them on before you buy them. That would be ideal. Don't know if that chain is still around. Don't recall the name, either.

Is it The Good Feet Store?

My mom has flat feet, as does my sister.  I told my mom about The Good Feet Store and she said that she'd check it out, but I don't think she did.

[George]

Tomorrow, my friend Margo and I are going to Seattle to see the matinee performance of Disney's Frozen at the Paramount Theatre!

[George]

I borrowed my niece's car because mine is older than hers, and mine needs to be serviced.

[George]

She also has a CD player in her car, although she said that the last CD that she played didn't eject easily, but that it eventually did.

[George]

I'm going to bring copies of a couple of my CDs so that if anything goes wrong, I won't lose the actual CDs.

[TCB]

I'm going to bring copies of a couple of my CDs so that if anything goes wrong, I won't lose the actual CDs.

Smart idea!

[TCB]

Good night, George.

[George]

I'm going to bring copies of a couple of my CDs so that if anything goes wrong, I won't lose the actual CDs.

Smart idea!

I think so!  Hopefully, the player will work without any trouble, regardless.

[George]

Good night, Tom.