Scarf Akin Bunion Surgery

Hi Trichet....I'm now 5 weeks and am managing without the crutches but am still wearing the surgical shoe....try an ice pack a couple of times a day, it's certainly helping my swollen (still) foot. I also had my first toe straightened so have a pin in it and don't see my consultant for another 2 weeks and the pin gets removed.Hope that helps?

Hi, I can not understand that the surgeon did not tell you, that the swelling can last a long time. It is very individual and especially with feet can take a long time. It will go down gradually, but for the foot to get to its normal size might take time. Not to forget, you are putting weight on an operated part of your body. Realistically compare it with a broken arm or finger, you do not out weight on them and they would be swollen for months. Try lymphadic massages, or cool your feet on a regular base. All will be fine, but it all takes time, unfortunately. Most important thing is no pain! Hope that is the case for you

I'm at 8 weeks bilateral scarf and akin osteotomy. My feet are still swollen and I am unable to wear any of my shoes, had to buy a size bigger, Crocs and a pair of wide fitting slippers. My surgeon says the swelling can take up to a year to completely subside and that elevating is the best thing you can do to help. I'm finding walking a real challenge as my feet, ankles and hips have been wonky for years due to the bunions. 10 days and I'm still struggling to put pressure on my toes so am limping and my feet are always sore but practice makes perfect. It all takes time and we should be much better for it in the end. Good luck.

Swelling is normal, when I had my foot done last year, same operation, my swelling lastest for about 3-4 months and it was a year before I could wear some of my shoes...

ive just had a left Akin on my big toe and a pip fusion on my second and third toe on th same foot because I fell and broke my toe two weeks after the operation.and my second and third toes went floppy...It was a week ago today, I can walk but this time I'm being very cautious...

I just passed ,u 12 weeks after surgery. My surgeon said I could take the boot off and wear sandles with a back. the foot is still swollen and the doctor said it could take another 6 months before the swelling goes down. 

The swelling does go down a bit over night. But of course during the day it swells. Try to keep it elevated as much as possible during the day too. that helps.

I can see a light at the end of the tunnel and you will too.

I am 6 weeks post op and still have swelling and discomfort, expecially during the day. If I don't elevate my foot throughout the day, it feels like it's going to explode. Your surgeon sounds like mine, he never told me what to expect after surgery, what I should or should not be doing, whether I should see a physical therapist, etc., etc.  I made an appointment with a physical therapist next week and am hoping they will guide me with my recovery, which my surgeon failed to do. Good luck to you.

Seven weeks is early days.  I had bilateral scarf and akin procedure eight months ago.  From my experience I can say that your progress at seven weeks is normal.  Keep elevating when you can.  My swelling at seven week sounds like yours.

As for shoes at seven weeks I could only wear Ugg type boots and these were two sizes bigger.  At 10 weeks I could get into Sketchers GoWalk and can recommend them.  They have memory foam soles which cushion the feet.  Even now I rely on them or Birkenstock sandals. 

At four months I went on holiday, airport assistance was required as walking was still slow and excalators were a challenge. 

Please be patient with your feet, the operation is more difficult to recover from than knee or hip surgery.  Give your feet time to recover.

My surgeon told me that swelling can take six months to a year to subside.  I can say that even now at eight months as the end of the day or if I have doing too much my feet look puffy. 

Don't lose heart though, at 10 to 12 weeks try the Skechers, I was thrilled that I could wear them after failing to fit into other shoes or trainers.  If you try the Birkenstock the sizes depend on the length of your foot.  My foot measured 245mm which equates to size 5 or EU 38.  Measure the length of your foot not the shoe.

Hope my advice has helped.