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bunion op

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carl10094
carl10094

dear all can you please help me,i am having a bunion op in two weeks time i have had to take some holidays and ssp pay as well.i said to my work i need to be back in 4 weeks as the money side of it.i am a healthy 34 yr old male who does alot swimming and a active person.i am having the op on my right foot i am a delivery driver labourer for my job, can anyone please give me advice and help thanks carl

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  • robie82
    robie82 carl10094

    Posted

    Hello Carl,

    the length of the recovery period depends on the kind of surgery performed which, in turn, depends on the severity of the deformity. I was operated (2 years ago) on October 17th and I had to wear a surgical shoe for about 40 days (my deformity was serious, so I underwent big surgery). While wearing the shoe, driving was clearly out of question. After 2 months was allowed to resume participating in athletic activity. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Robert

    • carl10094
      carl10094 robie82

      Posted

      hi robie thanks for your advice,i am having a regional anaesthetic,scarf akin.i give myself 4 weeks to be of,then go back to work and try to take it easy,i am a delivery driver labourer,i got couple weeks holiday then ssp for a couple.
  • mary42138
    mary42138 carl10094

    Posted

    What is the name of your surgery???
    • carl10094
      carl10094 mary42138

      Posted

      hi mary i have got to have a regional anaesthetic scarf akin
    • mary42138
      mary42138 carl10094

      Posted

      Isnt the scarf 2 weeks non weight bearing?? Them a cam boot,
    • mary42138
      mary42138

      Posted

      Is this surgery TOTALLY NECESSARY! I am asking because you are young and with all surgeries their are complications, for instance I developed hallux rigidus after surgery, in short I lost the range of motion in my big toe, its so painful that id rather have my bunion back, you wanna do the less invasive surgery, if you have to, if you can hold off a few years I would do that,
    • carl10094
      carl10094 mary42138

      Posted

      hi mary i have had it since i was in my mid 20s it is giving me alot pain now struggle to run with it,the hosiptal told me to have it done while i am young.i have to have a special shoe on for 2 weeks,said i am able to go swimming after that then drive after 4 weeks.
    • mary42138
      mary42138 carl10094

      Posted

      You should be back to work with no problems in a month from what I hear, good luck, physical Therapy is key. It will help you alot,
    • mary42138
      mary42138 carl10094

      Posted

      What kind of doctor is doing it?? Bone and Joint specialist? Sports doctor, I hope they gave you a specialist, good luck to you!
    • carl10094
      carl10094 mary42138

      Posted

      hi mary my bosses wife works with the doctor involved and he is a specialist doing the op
  • allison30388
    allison30388 carl10094

    Posted

    What kind of bunion surgery are you getting? I had a lapidus procedure done with an osteotomy for my tailor's bunion on March 10th. I was six weeks non-weight bearing (in a cast and splint for the duration), then four weeks partial weight bearing in a boot (I don't know what they're called but they're huge and heavy) and I am now in a surgical shoe trying to walk and full weightbearing. I had the surgery done on my right foot so I haven't been able to drive since the surgery and I'm still in crutches. My partner drives me to and from work.
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