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8 weeks after first metatarsal osteotomy scarf

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sandra2014
sandra2014

Hi folks

Update for you, just returned from seeing my surgeon, and he is very pleased with my foot. Still swollen on ball of foot and around and on top but otherwise all ok. Apparently I also had very bad arthritis in the bone so he removed this at the same time.

I can now return to work as long as I do not walk or stand around much, if this is, not possible then he has recommended my GP to sign me off for a further 4 weeks, but fingers crossed my employer will allow me to rest my foot and elevate it as much as possible.

Next appointment in 3 months time.

So all I can say is to anyone, be patient it does get better, and if I have to have the other foot done, I now know what to expect and PATIENCE and ELEVATION are the key words.

Take care everyone, this has been a brilliant site and also reassuring to hear other have similar symptoms and worries and it is not just you.

Sandra

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  • Happyface
    Happyface sandra2014

    Posted

    Hi Sandra2014 that's great news , so pleased for you , just take it easy x
    • sandra2014
      sandra2014 Happyface

      Posted

      Many thanks, this site has been a godsend, hearing other people with the same worries and problems, made me feel so much better.

      How are you doing?

    • Happyface
      Happyface sandra2014

      Posted

      It most certainly has , it's just good to know you are not alone . I'm doing ok thank you foot still bruised and swollen but it's only been just over 4 weeks ( feels like a lifetime) going to see consultant next we'd to hopefully get me out of the boot ! I think it will be a while before I go back to work as I'm a delivery driver for a pharmacy I do about 80 deliveries a day , it's a lot of driving and lots of walking and steps involved so on my feet all day 5 days a week !
    • sandra2014
      sandra2014 Happyface

      Posted

      Early days yet for you....

      the consultant said for people like you and for protection and allow for healing it could be 12 - 14 weeks off work.  He wanted to sign me off for a further 4 weeks, but because I work in a busy school office, I asked if he could write a letter to my GP outlining the rules, e.g. what things I should not be doing then if my employer agrees I can go back. 

      You take care and slowly does it, I only had bandages and a big wedge shoe as my problem was I could not bend my big toe and was in constant pain.  It turns out I had very bad arthritis bone rubbing bone, hence the pain.  the consultant has said if my other big toe even starts to tingle, to have that done asap rather than wait and put up with the pain like I did for this foot.

      Slowly does, it elevate as much as possible and only walk on it when necessary.

    • Happyface
      Happyface sandra2014

      Posted

      Thanks Sandra I am taking it easy , I have to have same procedure on my right foot as well , I must say I would like that one done ASAP but consultant didn't seem keen to do it any time soon (I maybe be wrong as he was running late in clinic that day ) just makes sense to get it done out of the way as it's very painful , and if I have to continue to rest my left one I may as well have it done now , anyway thanks , you take care too 
  • gillian14549
    gillian14549 sandra2014

    Posted

    Hello Sandra.

    Just read your posting following the visit to see your surgeon. I am interested to know if the bone he has removed is the Sesamoid bone? We have 2 such bones in the ball of our great toe and I seem to have developed some inflamation following  surgery I underwent in November for  a bunion and hammertoe correction. The discomfort has only recently become noticeable and I did mention this to my cnbsultant when i saw him on 31 March. He was able to tell me it was probably the Sesamoid bone(s) and it should hopefully clear up. However, he has assured me if it doesn't there are a few options available to me. One is to remove the offending bone(s). Apparently, when a bunion is developing, it can interfere  with the Sesamoid bones and following the surgical realignment of the great toe  and removal of the bunion the toe doesn't lie correctly over the sesamoid bones and it is this which can cause discomfort/inflammation. I would be interested to know what you know about the Sesamoid bones.

    Thanks.

    G

    • sandra2014
      sandra2014 gillian14549

      Posted

      Hello Gillian

      my consultant showed the seas lid bone on my X-ray, and said this will take a while to settle down, as this is what is causing my tenderness on the ball of my foot. He said it was expected to feel this tenderness but it will go and settle down.  He through examined my foot and had me going on tip toes walking and then felt around my toes and foot.  He was very happy with everything.  The main thing he said was he found lots do arthritis which is why the constant pain when walking, hence the reason for the operation, he even sent me a photograph of my foot to show the inside of my foot during the operation, so I am well pleased with what I have seen heard and can feel on my foot

    • gillian14549
      gillian14549 sandra2014

      Posted

      Hello Sandra. Thankyou for the prompt reply. I forgot to mention that I aso have a bit of arthritis in my bunion toe. Things are never straightforward are they? Anyhow, it's 21 weeks since my surgery and apart from the discomfort I refer to and some lingering stiffness I can honestly say that the operation has been well worth it. And to have a lovely straight bunion-less foot is wonderful. I'm no Spring chicken  -  my 64th birthday fast approaching next week  - and I am very active and enjoy walking  and gardening (but I guess as we get older certain types of operation recovery will vary enormously on the individuals concerned.)All these things  involve using the recovering foot. So, I am trying to do these things in moderation. I soon know when I've done enough and am sensible enough to then ensure that I give my foot some TLC.

      G

    • sandra2014
      sandra2014 gillian14549

      Posted

      Hi Gillian

      Lovely to hear back from you, I too am in my 61st year and work full time, I am at 8 weeks today.  I love walking and gardening and ballroom dancing, so I have found this time off from work very frustrating, as cannot do much, but these last couple of weeks, I have been able to walk a better, admitedly slowly, but not on my heel or side of my foot.  Yes recovery is slow, and I still cannot get my foot inside a normal lace up but will continue to wear my MBT sandals as these are comfortable and support my foot and protect the ball of my foot.  My other pair of very comfortable shoes are my slippers from M&S these have a secret protected bit in them and so, so comfortable, but I think these would look silly wearing to work :o). Lovely to hear from someone further on in surgery and what they are feeling and discomforts are.

      sandra

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