Bunion Surgery

Novella

This is very early days. I was told to go no further than the kettle and the toilet for the first two weeks.

Swelling is the enemy and that's what causes the pain. ice, elevation and rest are key.

You have to get the mind set, if you don't you are going to regret it.

I've had both feet done. mine were not small. The deformity caused the next two toes to dislocate. if I hadn't had the surgery I wouldn't be walking now.

After seeing how well I healed, and discussing my attitude my consultant joked that he should use a video of me in the waiting room.

This surgery improves the rest of your life, give it time.

I know how you feel regarding the pain so please take the pain killers you will have been given plus the Movelat for constipation. Unfortunately it is a painful recovery and the surgeons don't tell you this. I have had both bunions done now and the second time has been a quicker recovery because I knew what foot exercises to do from the first physiotherapy sessions. The swelling causes pain so you could try putting your foot in very cold water and elevating like you are doing. The sharp pains are nerves rejoining I believe. I know the pain is wearing on your psychi but just when you've had enough, it becomes a lot better. My left bunion returned as it was under-corrected and I have arthritis in my feet which won't have helped but that's another story. My right foot was over-corrected and looks great at the mo and this was done three months ago. I was expecting, at some stage, to go back and get another operation to correct the left foot but from a conversation with my surgeon the other day, I am not sure if he will actually do this. If he doesn't my feet will look odd as the left foot looks like a bigger bunion than I had before. I hope you feel a lot better soon.

In all honesty it all sounds normal as I had the same.... it was the nerves having a moan...lots of twangs and twinges.

For the first two weeks I was on essential walking only so bathroom and back to elevating.

it does get better...keep up on the medication and rest as much as possible.

I'm almost 7 weeks PO. I had both feet done at the same time with minimally invasive technique. I had real pain for 1 day only. But I still have the tingling, burning sensation , sharp stabbing pain. They say it could last for many months. But the real pain will get better soon. Hang in then and be on top of your painkillers!