2 weeks to surgery and boss is scaring me
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I am scheduled for surgery on both feet in 2 weeks in Cambridge. My boss is a neurologist and told me not to do it, that I would have more trouble walking than I do now, that I'll have nerve damage and more.
I am now more scared than ever. My pain from bunions is limited to long walks (ie, hurts after 30 min). Other than that it's the rubbing in shoes that bother me (I already wear Frankenstein shoes). i don't suffer beyond that like some.
Any advice? Anyone have surgery in Cambridge?
Thanks,
Joan
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irina52822 joan51250
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My doctor didn't like to do both feet at once.
joan51250 irina52822
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sue84239 joan51250
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My surgery was initially suggested four years ago but I put it off until my children were a bit older to lessen the impact if recovery on the family.
good luck with your decision!
joan51250 sue84239
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Terri66 joan51250
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joan51250 Terri66
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gracedavis1 joan51250
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the people who have commented below are right its so personal ..
Not to scare you at all but i have had a big problem. I had my right foot done and i was find and 2 weeks later i was rushed to hospital with an infection. i have now had 5 operations for my right foot as the infection wouldnt go..
i now have so much scar tissue that my nervse dont work properley and i cant walk.. 5 mins down the road and i have to stop. I have now got slipped discs in my back and having to have more surgery..
I have been told that my next operation is a big risk.
All i am saying is unless you are in a lot of pain think about it. People think its a little operation but it really isnt..
I have been told key hold surgury is much better.
x
sue84239 gracedavis1
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joan51250 gracedavis1
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gracedavis1 joan51250
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gracedavis1 sue84239
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gillian14549 joan51250
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As others have mentioned, quite rightly, it is a personal choice whether to go ahead with this surgery.
However, I would not pay the slightest bit of notice to the comments made by your neurologist boss.
I would however, take on board fully, what you have been told and advised by your surgeon/consultant who will be doing this surgery.
I would also advise you to read the many and varied comments on this forum by those of us who have undergone this surgery. These comments may help to allay any fears you may have.
As for not being able to walk properly again after the surgery I would say that whilst the recovery perios for this type of surgery is very long there's no reason why you should be unable to walk properly once all the healing is complete.
Go to the website of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and read the document it has prodused entitled ' A Patient's Guide to Bunions ( Hallux Valgus) and Lesser Toe Deformities'. It gives excellent information about the surgery.
What, I angrily protest, does a neurologist know about bunion surgery? I think this person is just scare-mongering unless they have first hand knowledge and experience of the surgery and have had an unlucky outcome.
Please forgive my frustration and exasperation, but you are clearly in pain and in need of relief from your painful bunions.
Go ahead and get it done but be aware that
you will need to rest with your foot elevated for 50 minutes out of every hour for the first 2 weeks and then after this time continue to rest the elevated foot for many more weeks to come.
You will be given a pain block in your foot which lasts around 24/36 hours immediately following the surgery, and you may require to take paracetamol and ibuprofen for a couple of weeks after that ( I actually had no pain whatsoever, opnly the throbbing if my foot was lowered for too long and this was soon relieved when the foot was elevated)
you may have it heavily bandaged and
there will be swelling of the foot for several weeks post-surgery,
You will more than likely be given a special heel wedge shoe to wear for up to 6/8 weeks and will need to maybe use crutches for a few weeks.
I have had both my severe bunions operated on - in November 2013 and October 2014 - and have so far no complaints and the surgery has gone very well. I am able to enjoy all my pre-op walking activities, gardening etc. and can wear all of my normal shoes although due to the swelling this has to be tackled gently as the swelling can last for a long time ( a few months).
I have no regrets.
Gillian
joan51250 gillian14549
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thank you you very much for your very helpful comments. Yes, indeed,what does a neurologist know about this! He is most likely threatened by my absence!
I did did read the piece you are referring to, which was very useful. Also, I am already prepared to "live" on the sofa for 2 weeks post-surgery with my feet up.
I just want to some day wear trainers (which hurt now even wide fit) and walk a mile.
Also my surgeon left it totally to me, said have the surgery or live with it. But it will get worse according to him.
It is good to know that it all could go rather well, thank you
bev52304 joan51250
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joan51250 bev52304
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