advice on young adults (22) having bunion and bunionette surgery:(
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Im 22 and due to have my right foot operated on, on the big toe and the little toe. Im a support worker so always on the go and i enjoy going to the gym so im gonna be pretty bored stuck in my upstairs flat. Im not quite sure what procedure im having as i didnt really understand all the mediacal jargon used when i was told. My left foot is begining to get more worse too but few months ago didn't seem to bother me, so might have to go through this all again.
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carol19702 philippa_90997
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I am worried that you say you will be 'stuck in your UPSTAIRS flat'!! You will need a lot of assistance if you live upstairs, how are you going to go down for food etc do you have any help at home? If not, ask your doctor to arrange home help, we have that here in Australia but I'm not sure what you have in the UK.
One thing is for sure, we just have to ride it out and have lots of things to do whilst we recouperate. Get yourself some books to read, puzzles, sewing, drawing, or sketch pads, something to fill in the hours. Of course there is always the "box" to watch isn't there! I wish you all the best with your operation.
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carol19702 philippa_90997
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I too will be freaking out as I'm a lot older and get nervous about these things.
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tettin philippa_90997
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Im 60 now, had bunions done 7 years ago (right), and 3 months ago (left). I am fit and active with Gym normally three times a week plus lots of hiking and cycling. It was becasue of the pain when walking that I had mine done. The first time was a success but I was out of action for two months, this time I could drive OK after 6 weeks but even now I take pain killers for the latest foot when I go walking more than a couple of miles and Gym is limited - lunges etc cause pain and swelling. You are younger so should recover quickly but recovery takes a variable amount of time, not just age dependent issues. I continued doing upper body exercises at home, the Gym is not essential. Its also a great time to do the online course or catch up with reading or planning your holidays. I 'dicovered' free online learning courses - MOOCs (search on google)- also futurelearn and coursera.
Kevin
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linzi98924 philippa_90997
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I'm 38 and had both feet done 3 weeks ago. First two weeks I kept my feet elevated and got around on my bottom mainly. I did all my normal upper body workouts and at week 3 (Thursday) I contacted my surgeon to ask if I could remove the large dressings and apply fine dressing and wear normal supportive shoes which he agreed. I went to Clarks on Saturday morning got some supportive sandals, bathed my feet and applied some bio oil and a light dressing. I am now moving around freely and going back to work tomorrow. I can't complain it seems to have gone well and I am trying to be as active as possible although not fully weight bearing. Can't wait to get back to spin classes which I will try later in the week. Best of luck
Footsies linzi98924
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I am keeping my feet elevated but would you mind if I asked you if there is anything else I should do? My feet are bandaged and in those wedge shoes (my son said I look like Mrs Hermann Munster). Any advice would be very welcome. Thank you.
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