6 Weeks Post-op Plantarfasciotomy
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Hi!
This is for anyone considering surgery for chronic Plantarfasciitis.
I relented to surgery after suffering with PF for a year and failing all conservative treatments.
Today marks 6 weeks post-op. I am pain-free! I can put full weight on my foot and I feel normal again!
The first three weeks were rough as I was strictly instructed No weight bearing on surgical foot. I borrowed a knee scooter and that was my mode of transportation. I occasionally used crutches but just didn’t feel really comfortable with them.
Post-op pain wasn’t bad. Took narcotic for few days then ibuprofen. I iced and iced! When I was finally able to walk the pain was pretty bad for the first week or so but still nothing like the PF pain.
I had to be careful and not over-do it. When I was given the freedom to walk again I took advantage of it and paid for it at the end of the day- ice,ice ice !
I was told by my surgeon that recovery could take up to 6 months so I was prepared for the worst. He even gave me a handicap parking sticker for a year. I never thought that I would be at this point in such a short time.
So if I had to do it again, Absolutely!!
Lucy
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joanne0101 lucy_09858
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lucy_09858 joanne0101
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Hi Joanne!
Thank-you so much! I’m happy for you as well! I read so many horror stories prior to my surgery that I was truly scared to death to proceed. The only thing that I did not try for treatment was amniotic fluid injections. It was very costly , my insurance would not cover it and my Podiatrist really didn’t give me a lot of hope that it would be successful anyway.
I just couldn’t continue to function and work with the amt of pain that I was in. It was taking it's toll on my opposite hip and lower back as well because of my gait from bearing most of my weight on my “good side”.
I’m truly at almost 100% improvement already which has surprised me as well as my surgeon. I think the no weight bearing restriction for 3 weeks was the key to my rapid recovery. That was really difficult as I’m very active but I did read several good books and binge watched Netflix 😊
My sons are grown so no kids to look after and my husband was very supportive.
I don’t miss high heels because I never really wore more than a pump. I’m more of a clogs and sandals girl! I’m a nurse so I’ve always worn the best in supportive shoes but the years of walking cement floors took it’s toll and I’m flat footed.
My hope is that my other foot stays well! I’ve had no problems with it. Kind of strange but I’ll take it!
I hope you continue to do well!
Warmest regards,
Lucy
yvonne39390 lucy_09858
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Amazing news!!! I always believe that the surgeon is key!!! I'm nervous myself ... I have had it in both feet almost 10 months now...on a scooter for 6 to move throughout the house .
It's not just my heels, it feels like my whole.foot is breaking in half.!!! Excruciating all day...worse when I have to walk distances or stand in one place! Sound familiar? I am depressed and it's not easy at all to deal with! I will be considering PRP injections or the surgery in August when kids go back to school so I have 40 hours a week without chaos! I'm so glad you're doing well! I pray everyday to God to guide me in the right decisions because it's very scary even thinking surgery
I'm 34 , and was a dancer, gymnast, zumba , hip hop instructor all my life so I'm sure my feet are about 80 years old! 
aimee26287 yvonne39390
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I am doing okay with my PF, have good/bad days with it. But, I believe in due time it will go away. Things just take time and a positive attitude is a plus too.
Just take good care of yourself and I will too, especially my feet, as I often talk to them and say, you better get better as soon as possible or else, HA!!!
lucy_09858 yvonne39390
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Yes your pain sounds very similar to what I was experiencing. For the first 6 months or so it seemed to be more localized to my heel. It felt like I was stepping on broken glass with every step. After 6 months it did start affecting my entire foot.
I understand your depression! When you have to go from a very active lifestyle to a sedentary one it just sucks!
You’re at your 10 month mark and that’s a long time to deal with the chronic pain. My surgeon recommended conservative treatments for a year before proceeding with surgery.
I gave it a complete year as he suggested and it simply seemed to get worse than any better.
I think that you will know when it’s time if or to proceed with surgery.
I hope that you don’t have to go the surgery route but if you do I’d be more than happy to talk to you further and give you support.
You will hear so many people say Don’t have the surgery. You do what you think is best for you! Just make sure that you have 100% confidence in your surgeon.
Warmest regards,
Lucy
lucy_09858 aimee26287
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I certainly don’t think surgery should be taken lightly. 95% of people will improve with conservative treatment. I just think I’m one of the unfortunate 5%. My surgeon really didn’t think it would get better with additional time either. A year is a long time to me. My decision was based on my lifestyle and my job which requires standing for hours on end. I’m also very physically active. The pain and inability to do the things that I enjoy was taking it’s toll on my mental health as well.
For me it was the absolute best decision!
I hope that your’s continues to improve!
yvonne39390 lucy_09858
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