My story of wheelchair to walking (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease)

Note: this was filmed September 13, 2014. I have continued to do fundraising walks every year, and recently wrote a book! (How Should a Body Be?, www.amazon.com/How-Should-Body-Bethany-Meloche/dp/1542679354/)

[@jesusmata7506]

Bethany I have had 4 surgeries on each foot for cmt and I would love to get in contact with you. I recently broke my second metatarsal and it's hard to heal but I would love to hear about the surgeries you have gotten. It could be similar and is it best to have braces after surgery healed and everything?

[@lifeglutenfree]

Beautiful video

[@BethanyMeloche]

Thank you Heather! ❤️

[@GodisLovetoo]

Peace & blessings to you on this CMT journey. If it wasn't for your videos, my condition would still have gone unnoticed.
Do you get tired faster then normal after walking a few steps, upstairs, and/or on an incline, and are you able to hold down full/part time employment?

[@BethanyMeloche]

Hi Angela, thank you - I'm so glad to hear that!
Yes, I absolutely fatigue quicker than normal. I am able to work full-time, but I work from home (doing social media management/marketing) which helps significantly to reduce physical exertion.

[@Ian-np5jo]

What braces are you wearing? Im 27 and Im going to California to get evaluated for Dynamic Bracing Solution's brace.

[@BethanyMeloche]

In the video I'm wearing Toe-Offs by Allard. Currently I wear Noodles by Kinetic Research. I hope you find a pair that work great for you - it can take some time!

[@Ian-np5jo]

Thanks!

[@aapsacapital]

Go Bethany!

[@BethanyMeloche]

Thank you!

[@toxicpearl3784]

Did you go to Camp Footprint in 2016?

[@toxicpearl3784]

You look familiar to me.

[@BethanyMeloche]

Yes, I was on staff! Hi Michael :-)