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Bunion surgery

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karen15571
karen15571

I have had bunion surgery in ONT., on Jan.7\15, on the 20th I return to the hospital for my lst follow up.

I have no idea what kind of surgery I had was only told what he would do and it was to cut under my knee, inside my lower leg and remove the bunion and I believe over my small toes on my foot. I have a pin with a ball sticking out of my big toe other than that I am wrapped and some cast on the back of my leg so I cant see anything.

My question is does any one know if this pin will be removed as it sticks out of my toes at least half a inch and is so gross. 

I have been bed bound since I came home with foot elevated in the pillow I was told to buy, only to the washroom and back. A lot of swelling has gone down as I can feel how lose the wrapping on my foot and leg is.

I was given oxycodne for the pain but now take maybe 2 over 24 hrs., wondering if he would also repeat this perscription or another pain med as putting the foot down to head to the washroom is really painful still.

I would appreciate any feed back or anyone that has this surgery done any news that they had gone through after the surgery.

Thanks K 

 

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  • Mishe55
    Mishe55 karen15571

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    Hi Karen

    going back to work in your situation would be pure madness not just from the point of view of pain but also safety which seems to be in direct conflict with what you do.

    Your doctor seems to be a bit of a 'dont care very much' person to say the least so you need to stand up for yourself.  I am not sure how much walking you have done so far but I am guessing that not that much.  Wait and see as most of us find going back to walking quite difficult (this seems to usually happen after 6 or so weeks of no weight bearing) and the swelling seems to prevent most people from wearing normal shoes and in some cases any shoes.  I may be one of those people as my 6 weeks is up next week and I am looking longingly at my husband's sleepers as they are the only shoe that I can put on my foot so far.

    Write a list of questions and another list of requests eg :  pain killers,  medical certificate for work

    good luck

    • bohemia
      bohemia Mishe55

      Posted

      Karen I agree with Mishe re your work situation. You might find that your employer will not permit you to return owing to their health and safety policy. If you haven't told them about the surgery and you do return to work their insurance may not cover you for any work related injury. If you have told them and they accept you back at work they may be neglecting their responsibility to act under their business H & S policy and you might not be covered by insurance for any injury or accident. It is a dificult one for people who need to return to work but you have to be honest with them and tell them what surgery you have had. Sometimes companies request that you see their appointed occupational health specialist, who will assess your fitness to carry out your work. Some employers will facilitate your return by offering you light duties or a phased return to work but you may not be able to carry out any work that might jeopardise your recovery etc. You need to talk with a Manager where you work really.
    • karen15571
      karen15571 Mishe55

      Posted

      I have met this surgeons many times but he was explaining to me about the return work  & I explained my title a Area Manager an what it involves as he was telling me he does a standard letter for anyone that needs one for work that if there is light duties to be 
  • Mishe55
    Mishe55 karen15571

    Posted

    he may be of different view if you tell him that this kind of letter may make him legally responsible if things go wrong for you

    he does not seem much of a human being but my guess is that if you tell him that you need medical certificate untill you are completely recovered as otherwise you will be at risk and that could put him in a very uncomfortable position,  he may listen differently

  • Lena1956
    Lena1956 karen15571

    Posted

    Hi Karen,

    First of all I will tell you that I'm in the US.  I've put off bunion surgery for years!  I finally had the surgery on January 6,2015.  I went back for my first post op visit on January 16th.  He removed my stiches then and put just a wrap on my foot and a wedge shoe.  I also have pins sticking out my toes. (he also had to fix a toe that was dislocated) and was told they would come out.  I have kept my foot elevated except for going to the bathroom and the visit back to the doctor. (I did go to the nail salon while I was out for a manicure, but kept my foot up even in there.)

    I have to say that I have had almost no pain and very little swelling.  I had the same meds as you and have cut back drastically.  I've only had ibuprofen today.  So far I am thrilled with the way the healing has progressed. You need to go to the doctor with a list of questions so you don't forget while you are there.  That's what I did.  Good Luck!

    • Lena1956
      Lena1956

      Posted

      I also meant to say that the only area that was operated on was my foot.  I can't imagine why they would cut below the knee.
    • karen15571
      karen15571 Lena1956

      Posted

      great to hear your doing so well, mine was on the 7th., 

      as far as the cut under my leg it was to do with legiments but will for sure find out the gorey details this Tues., morning.

      You mentioned you also a had a pin in your toe was that removed on your visit, I sure hope my goes when I go to see him. The pain actually hasn't been bad, the 2nd the worse, and keeping the foot up only to go to the washroom is what I do. 

      That manicure sounds like a great idea and to have even one foot done would be heaven, will have to try doing that this week.

      I put in bunion surgery in Canada so not sure how this site I ended up on lol, but all information is useful I think.

      Best of luck to you.

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