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4 weeks post op tiredness

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diane63108
diane63108

hi im four weeks post op having bunions removed on both feet and hammertoe surgery on one toe. This last week I've felt extremely tired and feel as if I've taken a step backwards. I was hoping to go back to work on Monday!  Has anyone else felt like this at this stage?

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  • elizabeth_83569
    elizabeth_83569 diane63108

    Posted

    I had similar done on one foot was off work 9 weeks still get very tired just take it easy consultant told me I would be of work for 3 mths but I couldn't stay indoors any longer 
    • diane63108
      diane63108 elizabeth_83569

      Posted

      Thanks Elizabeth I think I am being a bit optimistic trying to go back to work early!  I see the consultant this week hopefully to have my pin removed if it's ready to come out. It's a week early as my six weeks falls on Boxing Day and I'll see what he has to say
    • sheila_27698
      sheila_27698 diane63108

      Posted

      Hi Diane

      I went back to work at 6 weeks. I have very understanding line mgr but my commute is 3 hrs every day more if trains or tube play up. I have gone back because thus is a new job and i am goi g to be extremely physically busy next week. I am exhausted and in quite a bit if pain and having lots if swelling in my foot. I did have a big procedure I am 9 weeks now and wish u could have had 3 months off. I thgt I would be back at 3/4 weeks but there was no way at all I could realistically have done that. I dont remember this much discomfort with my first bunion op 20 yrs ago but I am over 60 now so guess that makes a difference even though I am physically quite fit normally. It is very slow process so please take care of yourself as your family will probably nit understand. Many gp's and surgeons dont either. I am lucky to have great gp and understanding surgical team.

    • tresremi
      tresremi elizabeth_83569

      Posted

      Wow 3 months off...thats a long time. I told my doctor i wanted to take 2 months but he said i should better and walking before than.
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