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bilateral gastroc release

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pedro1967
pedro1967

Hi folks

had plantar fascitis for near on a year now

tried resting , stretching, ultrasound etc

specialist now refered me for surgery

the procedure is a bilateral medial head of gastroc release

any pf sufferers had this operation ? 

What is the recovery time after the operation

any help much appreciated

pete

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  • jay8888
    jay8888 pedro1967

    Posted

    Hi pedro? Are you still around? Can you tell me how your recovery from you gastrocnemius release has been? I'm scheduled to do both legs on friday. Thank you.
    • nish_500
      nish_500 jay8888

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      Hi jay8888

      Please can u advise did you have the calf release op and if u did how was it, recovery etc. I am due to have soon but apprehensive has I am a busy mum with three kids. I'm concerned after reading some comments it hasn't helped 😒

    • dennis_49459
      dennis_49459 nish_500

      Posted

      Did you do the surgery? How are you doing? I have planned for this Friday....
    • jay8888
      jay8888 nish_500

      Posted

      Hi! Sorry! I just saw this. I had a double plantar, calf recession release on sept 25. I was in walking boots for 4 weeks, pretty limited to my steps for 6-8. I had to use a wheel chair in n out those 4 weeks. I was able to go back to work in 2 weeks. My office was very accommodating and I have a desk job. I was in physical therapy for 5 months after. I feel great. I am back to my life again. Every now and then the tendon under my calve gets sore and I have to ice it down and stretch it, but other than that I am at 90%. I have some wakes in my ankles still, but every day they are getting stronger. I believe that it is a doable surgery and worth the recover process. You will definitely need help with your kiddos, but other than that it is a doable process that requires patience. The results have been well worth it. I am very happy to be out of that horrific pain. Good luck.
    • nish_500
      nish_500 jay8888

      Posted

      Thank u jay. I have decided to not go for the op. I have heard so much mixed reviews. Many sufferers have suggested ART ( active release therapy) they all seem to say how it has worked. So will be trying that next week. Hope you are recovering well.
    • jay8888
      jay8888 dennis_49459

      Posted

      Hi dennis! Did you have surgery? Just checking to see how you're doing. Wishing you well!

      Jaylene

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