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bunion op

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carl10094
carl10094

hi all i had a bunion op weeks weeks this coming tues,i have stiches removed this coming wednesday,i had no real problems at all bit of a burning pain and numb from time to time,but done alot better than i thought.infact that i have only been of work for two weeks tuesday,my plan was and still is to go back to work in 4 weeks,5 max i had the dressing changed last weds and the nurse was happy with my progress.i understand this affects everyone different i may of been one of the lucky ones to get threw this so far very well and ve mobile thanks carl

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  • carl10094
    carl10094

    Posted

    two weeks ago i was meant to say
  • jilly54
    jilly54 carl10094

    Posted

    Had same last Tuesday still swollen but foot been up and can wiggle toes keep turning your ankle and rotate legs to keep circulation going and ice packs help good luck
  • lynn_931
    lynn_931 carl10094

    Posted

    I had my op along with toe straightened....have been in agony yesterday.....slightly better today, but foot throbbing and tingling....can't wiggle my toes either.....is this normal?

    • jksaunders
      jksaunders lynn_931

      Posted

      Hi had a bunionectomy and a second toe shortened surgery april 14th, 2016 my foot still swollen along with my second toe that looks like a sausage I was suppose to have went back to work July 1st couldn't cause of the swollen if u fine out anything let me know.wish u a speedy recovery

    • yolanda_87318
      yolanda_87318 jksaunders

      Posted

      I had surgery April 27, 2016. Was released on Friday July 1st. My foot too is still swollen. I can do all things. This morning the bottom of my foot is hurting because too muchon my feet yesterday. I too want to know how to get the swelling down. Any one can help on how?
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