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Update on my dry cracked sore feet! I know y'all been waiting on pins and needles...


Posted: Jun 14, 2011

I went with whomever it was that suggested Surgeon's Secret.  I bought some of that.  Plus I bought a pair of "Heelies" which are these little heel socks that have a gel lining along the heel that infuse minerals and oils into your skin.  My feet get really hot and I don't like to sleep in socks and these only cover the heels and halfway up the foot.  I L-O-V-E them!  During the day when I'm working, I've been using the Surgeon's Secret all over my feet and wear a pair of cotton socks.  It has made a HUGE difference.  My cracks have healed up.  My feet are less dry.  And now that my feet aren't sore anymore, I am going to start using a pumice stone in the shower.  Now I can wear my cute sandals again without feeling like everyone will puke at the sight of my feet!

So thanks gals!  You guys are the best armchair doctors around and I didn't even have a copay!  You rock!

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Surgeon's Secret - pharmgal

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So where do you buy Surgeon's Secret? I'm a bashful sandal wearer myself.

I actually got mine off of eBay for $8. On QVC it's $17.50. - I hate my feet!

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I always look to see if I can find stuff cheaper on eBay.

tootsies - anon

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Yeah! I'm glad it worked. What scent did you decide to get?

To the other poster, you can get it at QVC. I have it auto-shipped. The only ones I like so far are lavender and vanilla.

I thought I would like the lemon scent for the summer, but it seemed greasy to me. I actually gave the lemon stick to my 81-year-old father who uses it on his feet too. LOL!

I went with Vanilla. I have a really sensitive sense of smell - I hate my feet!

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so without being able to smell it first, I figured I should stay safe and go with vanilla.

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