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rae54970
rae54970

Hi, I said at the start of my journey I would update and post photos, I feel this is an important part of our journey that not everyone can see. I hope this helps anyone with worries or concerns

stitches were removed yesterday, my right foot had the largest bunion, all looks great, I was fortunate to have the surgeon in the room as stitches were being removed. He was extremely pleased how the op had went, he would like me to wear a toe separator to stop the big toe drifting over again, this is not a major concern. The left foot, I was shocked at first at how much the big toe was over corrected,this also has hammertoe correction  Dr explained wearing a simple compression sock will help this and is not a problem. I wore it yesterday evening and I can see a difference already. I'm really pleased and so was my dr. He even said I may....may start gentle jogging in September!! Massive news lol so strange having un bandaged feet, Im so nervouse, i have to still non weight bear for another 4 weeks, and wear those lovely shoes!,,  But that's fine by me. I want a good steady recovery all be it boring lol, so I never thought I'd be one posting my pics and feeling very happy. But I am. Overall I have to say it's been an easier journey than I thought. I hope yours is too. X

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  • smab97
    smab97 rae54970

    Posted

    Great to hear you are recovering well. Keep resting and ice treatment and above all be patient.
    • rae54970
      rae54970 smab97

      Posted

      thank you smab. Yes resting and icing is a must x 
  • bev721
    bev721 rae54970

    Posted

    This is great news, my dr said 2 weeks non weight bearing, i have 1 more to go,it is very boring , but im hoping for great end result
    • rae54970
      rae54970 bev721

      Posted

      Bev I too was told 2 weeks non weight bearing, I was surprised feet were not re dressed and then another  4 weeks of non weight bearing! Oh well must be done! Good luck with yours and if possible take photos. X
    • bev721
      bev721 rae54970

      Posted

      Im wondering when dr. Will say its safe to drive, since its my right foot
  • barbara00055
    barbara00055 rae54970

    Posted

    Good progress and good to hear positive comments, it's such a relief to have the bandages off.  I will be interested to see how your second toe heals as my third toe was pinned and now I have a dimpled scar across its base!  I dont think it's mended properly but have to wait a month to have it checked again.  My big toe was over compensated and it is gradually becoming closer to the second toe, it's lovely and straight though.  One thing I'm finding so different with my recovery and others here, my bandages off at three weeks, pin out at four weeks and then just a sandal, no more wedge shoe, was told to just start walking on my foot!  But I only did what I could, walking around house at first.
    • rae54970
      rae54970 barbara00055

      Posted

      Massive relief  to have the bandages off Barbara! It was heaven!  Yes I'm going to keep an eye on my toe with pin, it looked miss sharpen and very odd, but a small cross to bare for no pain hopefully. I'm just so so nervous now as my comfort blanket of bandages has gone!!! ARRGGHHH lol 
  • bev721
    bev721 rae54970

    Posted

    Thanks for the pic's. Ive read reviews that said some people cant even wear a sneaker comfortably for too long after 6 months. Hope its not true
    • rebecca28244
      rebecca28244 bev721

      Posted

      Im 1 month post op on my right foot my toe dont tuch the floor
  • judy41102
    judy41102 rae54970

    Posted

    Thanks for the photos.  I am one week postoperative and get my stitches out on Tuesday.  Have been diligent with icing and elevation. Not much discomfort now, but am getting impatient with sitting, lying around.  This blog has been so helpful with what I can expect.
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