[NFB-Idaho] surgeon's report

[Donald Winiecki]

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On Wed, May 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM President of NFB Idaho via NFB-Idaho <
nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Many of you know that I had an appointment with my surgeon today. The
> surgery is stable. However, I am only allowed to put 20 pounds of pressure
> on my knee. This means that I can touch my foot down as long as it isn't
> more than 20 pounds of pressure on the knee. I will not be able to use a
> walker until I can put 50 pounds of pressure on the knee, which will be
> determined when I see the surgeon on June 24. He does think I can attend
> convention, but I will be using a wheelchair for most of it. I probably
> will
> be able to use the walker in my hotel room, but that will be all. I have
> another month at the Terraces of Boise, since I can't use a walker. That's
> all the news for now.
>
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