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Gastroc release w/plantar release-both legs at once

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jay8888
jay8888

After suffering from severe plantar faciatis I am have a gastroc release w/ plantar relase on friday.  Both Legs at once. I have done everything I can to combat this pain.  Stretching,  custom insoles, over the counther insoles, cortison injections, night splints, anti inflamatory diet, Acupuncture, and physical therapy. Nothing has helped and I am in more pain than ever.  The pain in constant and stabing, day and night. 

Has any one done the Gastroc release w/the plantar release and has anyone specifically had it on both legs at once?  Can you tell me what to expect recovery wise.  I was told that I'd been in a wheel chair for 4 weeks.

Thank you for your input.

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  • Chrisy
    Chrisy jay8888

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    Hi, I haven't had this procedure but had op on my left foot to correct plantar faciatis and two other problems I have last year.  You are very brave to have both feet done at once.  Good luck Jay.  Getting around will be extremely hard for you.  Will you be at home and have you got someone to care for you?  I found just one foot hard as I was in a non weight bearing cast and could not manage stairs.  I was lucky that my hubby was able to care for me.  I am waiting for the second foot to be done so I understand your concern.    I wish you well.
    • jay8888
      jay8888 Chrisy

      Posted

      I only have my 18yr old daughter that lives with me. At this point, both feet are so bad that I couldn't even pick which one to start with and would still be in pain with both having one done. My surgeon agrees that in my case it's best to bite the bullet and do them both at once. I also don't have the time and disability to be off work. My goal is to go back to work in a wheelchair at 2 weeks. I'm getting mixed input on how difficult the recovery is. That's why I'm trying to find someone that had them both done at once. It's scary, but at the same time, I can't imagine draging it out doing one at a time and having a 3-5 month recovery. It will be interesting.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy jay8888

      Posted

      Good luck pet.  I hope all goes to plan and you have a good outcome.  I also hope you daughter helps you a lot.  I can't imagine coping without being able to walk at all.  Even going to the loo will be challenging for you.  I wish you the very best.
  • ladyjack51
    ladyjack51 jay8888

    Posted

    Wow...bless your heart jay8888! I'm so sorry that you are in sooo much pain and having to do this. I have to be honest with you...I have only heard that surgery does not work. However, you could be the exception and I hope you are. It is a painful recovery so make sure you have pain medication and anything to make your time easier. Please keep us posted...

    Ladyjack51

  • ben57424
    ben57424 jay8888

    Posted

    I'll be curious how this works , since I've still got mine in one foot

    Please keep us posted on results

  • jay8888
    jay8888

    Posted

    I've done a lot of research and I've seen that most have a very positive outcome. I just don't see anyone doing them together though. Thank you for all the well wishes. Jay jay
  • jay8888
    jay8888

    Posted

    2 days post opp.. I'm hanging in there. It is painful, but managable. Going to the restroom is challenging, but I think I've got it down. And feel less and less like I'm going to fall everytime. Today I'm going to try to stop the percocet because it gives me an awful headache and constant nausea. I think I can manage the pain with ice ibuprofen and tylenol.

    Jay jay

    • ladyjack51
      ladyjack51 jay8888

      Posted

      Hi Jay8888,

      Please get your rest and take those dang percocet! It's brave and admirable to try not to take them but that's what they're there for. You can't recover well if you're in pain. But you know yourself better than I do that's for sure. When you're feeling better be sure and let me know exactly what they did. I'm sure it will help someone here that has the same issues you had. Prayers for a fast and healing recovery!Ladyjack51

    • ben57424
      ben57424 jay8888

      Posted

      Pretty brave to do that

      I hope it works and you will be up and running again

      As far as pain management that's up to you what feels right .You might try eating when taking pain pills

      That might cut down on the nausea

      Good luck

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy jay8888

      Posted

      Glad to hear you are through the op.  I hope you can sort out your pain management.  I found codeine and paracetamol was best for me, but I reduced the dose of codeine as soon as I felt able to cope as it is addictive.  You need to be pain free as much as poss though.  I hope the op works for you.  Everyone will be wishing you well I am sure. x
  • vj1958
    vj1958 jay8888

    Posted

    Did you have this done yet??
    • vj1958
      vj1958

      Posted

      sorry I see you did....how are you doing?
  • Chrisy
    Chrisy jay8888

    Posted

    Hi Jay really would be good to hear how you are getting on now
  • dennis_49459
    dennis_49459 jay8888

    Posted

    Did you do this? I have this surgery planned for Friday. If you had to do it again would you do 1 leg at a time?
    • ebh2403
      ebh2403 dennis_49459

      Posted

      Hi Dennis,

      I'm no doctor but before you go the surgery route have you asked about all of the other non-invasive alternatives available to you?  Specifically, EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) sometimes referred to as Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).  I'd recommend asking a doctor if this could be an alternative for you.

      Good luck!

    • dennis_49459
      dennis_49459 Chrisy

      Posted

      Thanks for asking. Surgery is tomorrow . Decided to just do 1 side.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy dennis_49459

      Posted

      That makes sense. I am recovering from a foot reconstruction on 1St May. Getting my cast off on Friday and then in walking boot for 6 weeks approximately. I had my left one done 20 months ago. My op is very involved and started off with pf then they found other problems. I hope you recover well. Just remember to ask for pain relief if you are in pain and keeping top of it. It makes recovery much easier. Wishing you all the best.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy dennis_49459

      Posted

      Hi Dennis. How are you? Hope all went well with operation.
    • dennis_49459
      dennis_49459 Chrisy

      Posted

      Operation went fine. Only took 5 minutes... He said calf was extremely tight and that it would for sure relieve my Achilles and PF pain. We will see. I'm such a skeptic as nothing has worked for 10 yrs. I'm moving slow in a walking boot but I know I can rehab this thing. Already went to the gym yesterday just to move around a bit. I will post in 2 weeks to update progress.

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy dennis_49459

      Posted

      Hi, glad things went OK. I'm in walking boot too now. Starting to do gentle exercises as everything is tight from being in a cast. Take it easy Dennis. My last op was successful so I have high hopes that in 2 years time I will be talking long walks with my hubby again. My recovery complete is estimated at 18months but last time was nearer to two years. I am older so I suppose it takes a bit longer. Good luck.

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