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Bunion op 1 week in

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jonboi
jonboi

Hi

I'm just coming to the end of my first week after my bunion surgery, I'm still wearing my "boot", absolutely no pain, I was expecting the worst. I have attempted to heel walk, not happening, I can move my toes but get a twanging sensation quickly followed by foot in a food blender type pain. I want to take the boot off, concerned about putting it back on again, any advice would be greatly appreciated

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  • lisa98854
    lisa98854 jonboi

    Posted

    Hi I am 2weeks post op and the my doctor said I can take my boot off to move my joint where I have my screws(where they removed my bunion) the secret to putting it back on correctly is to bend  your knee and make sure your heel is touching the bottom of the boot and do the straps on your foot first before you straighten your leg out didn't know this the first time I took it off and it cause me s lot of pain because my  foot would slip in it..but I also have no pain just some burning sensations mostly at night but not too bad wish you a speedy  recovery
    • jonboi
      jonboi lisa98854

      Posted

      Thx, Have you started to heel walk yet, I've been told the 3rd week is so much better. I can move my toes slightly, and my foot back wards and forwards as much as possible, I get the feeling the "boot is holding it all in, and if I remove it it will hurt, I maybe just being a wimp. Ice packs on it all the time and always raised above my heart.

      I still have a massive bandage on it, and don't have to see the doctor until 12th November, 7 weeks away, I was hoping to be driving by then!

    • lisa98854
      lisa98854 jonboi

      Posted

      I am still on the boot cant walk on heel until my 6th week I got 4 more weeks but I had a lil more done with  the bunion I had to shift my big  toe bones over also  I'm.hoping to get a knee scooter also soon 
    • simbacat
      simbacat lisa98854

      Posted

      I have the opposite problem, I have been told I can't walk without crutches, not even heel walk for 6 weeks. today is day 11 and I have to admit I have heel walked in my  bootie, because otherwise I would need 24 hour care! you can't get a cup of tea or anything to eat holding 2 crutches! I feel I could walk just in my boot, even on my whole foot its really hard not to. I hope I'm nt messing anything up but its either heel walk or die  of thirst. sad
  • rena274
    rena274 jonboi

    Posted

    Great to have some guys that have just had surgery i Looking forward to hearing days post op bunion removed and bones pined back to correct position 14 stiches i am in France so am intrested in other peaples experience in different countries

    I had my surgery by epidural and a nerve block in for 3 days till pain was under

    control by oral meds now back at home no big bandage just a dressing on my

    stiches a boot\shoe which is basically a heel which keeps my foot elevated

    Told not to walk on it for a month then heel walk the next month and 3rd beginning to start walking

    crutches difficult but hopei will get better on them

    Look forward to hearing from you all:-):-):-)

    • rena274
      rena274

      Posted

      Sorry did not type out right!! Should say 4 days post op!!
    • jonboi
      jonboi rena274

      Posted

      I have tried to out a bit of pressure on it, and all my weight on the heel, doesn't hurt, bit uncomfortable, can wiggle my toes, get a bit of a twanging sensation. Hope all goes well with every one, I'm calling the hospital now to fibd out if I cab take my boot off.
  • goanna57
    goanna57 jonboi

    Posted

    I wore my boot for 6 weeks after having a bunionectomy operation eight years ago, only removing it before doing to bed each night. I have since had a Scarf and Akin Osteotomy operation done last June with me having to wear a weightbearing boot for six weeks, even to bed. It was only taken off to shower once the stitches were removed. Best not putting any pressure on your foot at all until the boot is removed after six weeks with you being able to walk on your swollen foot. I'm wearing Homy-Ped shoes which have velcro strapping which helps. Best of luck with your recovery.

     

    • jonboi
      jonboi goanna57

      Posted

      Many thanks, I'm starting to heel walk everywhere now, 9 days in, don't want to push too hard tho as was reminded this evening that it will hurt if I do.

      Thanks for your advice and hope alls good

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