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Eight weeks one post op, first walk outside with no crutches!

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Terri66
Terri66

Hi all,

I am eight weeks one day post op, had realignment, fusion and bunionectomy, went out for walk today without my crutches .... I was so pleased and now I can see the progress I am making. The plate and screw are still taking some time to get used to though.

Getting there!

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  • Kaliana
    Kaliana Terri66

    Posted

    Terri that's great news! Are you still in a Cam boot or a real shoe?
    • Terri66
      Terri66 Kaliana

      Posted

      Thanks Kaliana,

      I am not in normal shoes yet, I'm wearing swim shoes which are elasticated so expands with the swelling 😃

  • carole_Marie
    carole_Marie Terri66

    Posted

    Terri that's great news.😀😀😀It does take time to walk normally again but it's all a step in the right direction. Your foot will let you know if you are over doing it. If it swells ice it and elevate it. 

    Good Luckxxx

    • Terri66
      Terri66 carole_Marie

      Posted

      Hi Carol Marie,

      it was such a relief,I thought I'd never walk without crutches !

      I elevated my foot when I got home 

      Thank you 😃

       

  • mary42138
    mary42138 Terri66

    Posted

    That's great Terri, as Carol Marie said, if it gets swollen elevate and ice,👏 Very happy for you! I am also 8 weeks,  good luck to you!!!!
    • Terri66
      Terri66 mary42138

      Posted

      Hi Mary,

      Thank you, it was a real turning point today, still have a limp but I think that's because I can feel the metal plate and screw !

      Good luck to you too 😃

  • ariana17076
    ariana17076 Terri66

    Posted

    I am getting very nervous  I am planing to get a Bunionplasty next moth I only reading very bad after surgical rewiew 
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