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Austin bunionectomy... Your experience please..

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Ts_Bunions
Ts_Bunions

I had a Austion bunionectomy and was just wondering if anyone else had this procedure, and what your experiences with this procedure. Thank you In Advance!

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  • cynthia31960
    cynthia31960 Ts_Bunions

    Posted

    The magic number is two weeks. Yesterday was Day 14 for me. My doctor removed the stitches. He said that I can get it wet now. I also ditched my crutches and I started "heel walking". I was advised to always use my surgical boot when walking. I'll be back in 4 weeks for another X-ray and at that time, my doctor said that I can start wearing tennis shoes.

    Patience is the key. The first week is the toughest.

    • Ts_Bunions
      Ts_Bunions cynthia31960

      Posted

      Best thing I heard thus far! Ty! Cynthia. It will be two weeks by my next surgery.
  • carl10094
    carl10094 Ts_Bunions

    Posted

    hi i had a scarf akin bunion op a week ago,i been able to get bout walking on my heel bit sore and numb but touch wood not had alot pain tbf.i am having my dressing changed day as found abit blood on it and was meant to have it changed a week this tues.
    • Ts_Bunions
      Ts_Bunions carl10094

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      Hi Carl. I have been heel walking for a few days. Making better progress each day. But it def feels better to heel walk in the surgical shoe than without it on hardwood, etc. Hope ur healing well. I have to be able to heel walk w ease by Thursday the 30th. It is my other foot being done
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