03/11/2026
“I had my left foot reconstructed 10 years ago… It was a long recovery which I had expected. There was a hospital stay and then a series of hard casts. Driving to Dallas was not fun either. So, when my right foot started to flatten out more & push my toes to the right causing several falls, I knew it needed to be reconstructed also. I knew my Dallas doctor was semi-retired and the Dallas traffic would only be worse, so I started looking closer to home for a foot surgeon.. I found Dr. Stewart… He was direct, answering all my questions & did not rush. There had been some advancements in this surgery over 10 yrs. There was no hospital stay, only 1 hard cast, and very little pain. It was a long recovery just like the last time. When an older person is in a chair or scooter for months the leg muscles get weaker. My surgery was at the end of Dec 2024. By July I went on a trip with my granddaughter! Since then I have spent a lot of time in the yard, trimming bushes, planting flowers, etc. Being able to wear sandals again is also a plus! I really appreciate the skill and patience of Dr. Stewart & all the staff at AOA (especially Pablo).” -V.J.