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4 weeks post op

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suzanne02954
suzanne02954

Hi I'm now 4 weeks post op bunion and hammer toe correction, I've noticed my left leg is a different colour to my right it looks more redder I'm olive skinned so it's quite noticeable and also my big toe is still very stiff, I lose my surgical shoe in 2 weeks and I'm worried I wont fit it in a trainer as advised,I am constantly trying to bend it but it just seems impossibl, I'm wondering has anybody else experienced this??

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  • helen85916
    helen85916 suzanne02954

    Posted

    Hi Suzanne

    I'm not a medical person, but having had my bunion surgery a few months ago, I would say that the stiffness in your toe is normal at this stage. My toes were stiff at this stage and it was only at my 6 week check that my doctor wiggled my toes and told me to start exercising them. My physio also started at that point and my toes move really well now (5 months post op). I would definitely have the redness in your leg checked out in case of infection. It may be nothing out of the ordinary, but it is worth checking, just in case.

    Best wishes for your recovery. It will be worthwhile in the end.

    Helen

    • suzanne02954
      suzanne02954 helen85916

      Posted

      Thanks Helen I went to the walk in centre yesterday to be on the safe side and all is well they said it was just because of pressure and swelling but I'm fine which is a relief, and thank you for the advise on the velcro shoes I will definitely be investing in a pair. Thanks again

  • helen85916
    helen85916 suzanne02954

    Posted

    I should have added that walking sandals (velcro fastening so that they open fully to set your foot in) are easier for a while after the surgical boot goes.

  • margaret20063
    margaret20063 suzanne02954

    Posted

    I would re-iterate Suzanne's advice and get the redness checked out. I am at 4 weeks post op and my foot is very numb at the sole. I phoned the hospital who thankfully informed me that all was OK.

    Good luck with your recovery.

    • suzanne02954
      suzanne02954 margaret20063

      Posted

      Hi Margaret yeah the same here and I cant seem to walk on the ball of my foot although I am trying as I have work in 2 weeks!! Thank you for the advice

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