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rebecca28244
rebecca28244

Hi all im 12 weeks post op after surgery on both my feet 2 weeks apart this is my first week back at work im on my feet 10 hrs a night and omg my feet are swllon and hurt so bad but the worst part is my big toes are red and inflamed under the nail beds and it hurts so much anyone have this happen

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  • rae54970
    rae54970 rebecca28244

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    Hi Rebecca, I'm feeling your pain. This has been my first week back since my op on the 16th June. I'm office based but have resorted to trainers. Red sore swollen burning . I'm using hot and cold therapy and it's helping . I'm feeling some improvemet at least x 
  • LadyPink
    LadyPink rebecca28244

    Posted

    I am 10 months post op and have had an excellent result.

    Rebecca, in my opinion you are on your feet far too long during the day. It's as simple as that. You're going to have to rest those feet otherwise you will continue to suffer and you may not end up with such a good result. You will need to elevate your feet in bed maybe for at least 5/6 months or until the swelling and discomfort gets less and less.  Your feet are filling with fluid - your body's natural cushion - hence the inflammation under your toe nails caused by the pressure. The only way for this to go down, is by elevating and resting your feet higher than heart level. To achieve a good result you need to look after yourself NOW. Good luck and please take care. LadyPink

    • rebecca28244
      rebecca28244 LadyPink

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      I do elevate my feet when I'm in bed and rest on my days off but I had to go back to work I work in assembly plant I work for Chrysler so I'm on the line I really have no choice but to be on my feet I wish I could have taken more time off of work but I really could not afford it had the doctor told me pre op they're going back to work so soon would have been so difficult I'm not sure I would have had the surgery
  • LadyPink
    LadyPink rebecca28244

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    Hi Rebecca, I'm so sorry to hear of your predicament you really don't have much choice do you. Ideally you see you need to be having a break throughout the day to elevate your feet for about 15 minutes at least or whenever your feet are hurting. Doctors never seem to tell you much about the recovery part do they. That's because they themselves don't really know. Well, I wish you all the best and I'm sure all will be well eventually it's just going to be an uncomfortable few months. Best wishes, LadyPink
  • flaggal
    flaggal rebecca28244

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    Hi Rebecca. So sorry to hear about you having to return to work and be on your feet all day. Not sure what surgery you had, but for me, footwear that allows my toes to really stretch out wide has helped. This is not the same as footwear that is wide width. That width is measured at the bottom joints of your toes. These that I'm talking about have a "wide toe box". Otherwise, your toes are all pushed together again...I'm not sure what the employment laws are where you are, but if you insist, your employer may be required to provide "reasonable accomodations" that would allow you perhaps a break or two (besides lunch) to elevate your legs. It's worth asking...The shoes I bought are called Lems. They are expensive, but I've decided they are an investment in my healthsmile. Good luck to you.
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