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Bunion and hammer toe surgery 6 months ago

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patricia37931
patricia37931

After 6 months the bunion scar is still too sensitive towear shoes - any suggestions

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  • mary42138
    mary42138 patricia37931

    Posted

    Patricia I would give it another 2 months, healing process takes alot longer then they tell you, how are your toes range of motion?? If that is good, it should take another month or 2, good luck,
  • beth57815
    beth57815 patricia37931

    Posted

    I had both my feet done 8 weeks ago.  I bought 2x wide shoes and a half size bigeer that really helped.
  • misskh
    misskh patricia37931

    Posted

    Did you massage the scars to break down the scar tissue?

    Really does make a difference.

    • patricia37931
      patricia37931 misskh

      Posted

      I started massaging my scar yesterday hopefully this will help
  • yolanda_87318
    yolanda_87318 patricia37931

    Posted

    Wow I'm at 9 weeks had same surgery. I put on tennis always have worn wide. But my last pair of tennis are 2x. I had trouble getting them on. But my foot had plenty of room no pain once I got them on. But my foot swelled up big time. How your swelling? Try some super wide shoes. Hope you feel better soon.

  • robyn82177
    robyn82177 patricia37931

    Posted

    Hi,

    i had the same surgery 4 months ago and my scars are also so so tender.

    i have just bought a pair of Nike trainers but the top of them is made of stretch fabric and there are no seams if you know what I mean.

    they cost £45:00 and they are incredibly comfortable.

    Hope that helps.

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