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Double Bunionectomy

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robyn82177
robyn82177

Hi All

I am going in for a double Bunionectomy and all toes straightening on each foot !

anyone out there had the same ???.

 

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  • susann1107
    susann1107 robyn82177

    Posted

    Good luck, all at the same time? Osteotomy on both feet together okay but all toes straighten as well is brave! I don't think I would recommend that, but keep me up dated!
    • robyn82177
      robyn82177 susann1107

      Posted

      Thanks Susan,

      the more I read the more frightened I get ,,,,,,,!

    • susann1107
      susann1107 robyn82177

      Posted

      Have you asked your surgeon about what exactly he is going to do and what you have to expect after the operation and how long for? I know that some is very individual with regards to recovery, but how long will you be of your feet and how long before you back in comfortable shoes etc. Surely you have spoken to him about all that. What is the medication after the operation, pain control??? All important questions you should by now know about.
    • robyn82177
      robyn82177 susann1107

      Posted

      Hi Susan,

      i have spoken about all these things with him.

      off my feet for 6 weeks, 4/6 months to be in shoes and more comfortable.

      Scary lengh of time but I am at home, have my husband to look after me and because of another medical condition I have copious amounts of Oramorph as well !!!!

      originally he wanted to do one at a time but I felt that I wouldn't go back for number 2.

      He then said that he would be happy to do them together.

      i will keep you updated.

      Really nervous 

       

  • lynette25032
    lynette25032 robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi Roybn. I have posted re my recent double bunion op.  Think your sensible having both done.  Read my bits if you want and ask anything you like.   Lynette
    • susann1107
      susann1107 lynette25032

      Posted

      Hi Lynette, a double osteotomy is pretty normal these days, but to have all toes straightened as well, is very different to yours. To straighten toes means again cutting bone and inserting wire to stabilise. So Robyn be of her feet much longer than you have been. My friend had a double osteotomy and unlike you, she was back in her office in the evening sorting staff out. She took no time off work, but having said, she  runs a hotel, so she sat most of the time giving orders. I suppose that helped :-))))

       

    • lynette25032
      lynette25032 susann1107

      Posted

      Hi yep sure is a bigger op. I had both bunions and second toes done.   It's the pins that extend the recovery.  Mine is six weeks no weight baring.  Not been a problem though.   

      Your friend did well but I would advice anyone to stick to the recommendations      I could have gone back to my clinical work but my surgeon said I would cause problems for later.  So back to the sofa and my books  for me I'm afraid :-)

    • susann1107
      susann1107 lynette25032

      Posted

      Hi Lynette, she had keyhole surgery, and there you can weightbare straight after the operation. Unfortunately not available on the NHS but with private cover. And of course no marathon to be run during the first 4 weeks!! Enjoy your books and hope you have a slave to pamper you a bit :-))
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