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I am on my 4 th day of recovery from surgery. I have been elevating my foot basically all day. I was told that after two weeks I would be put in a boot and the stitches would be taken out. How long do I elevate for? I'm a lil confused about this and everything I've read. When I put my foot down it feels like there is a 1000lbs of pressure. Is this normal? Will it limit with time? Should I wait to stop feeling this pain before I stop elevating? I need help doctors won't call back. Starting to get annoyed. Other than that the pain is tolerable and I'm trying not to take that much of the pain meds. Don't want to get addicted them. Anyone know any info please tell.
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Bex19 joseph52586
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I am due to have my surgery in 3 weeks. I was told that I would need to keep my foot elevated for 55 minutes of every hour for the first two weeks. After that it would be a further 4 weeks of wearing the boot and limited movement - I was told I can't suddenly rush back onto the tube to get to work, but to work from home for a couple of weeks and begin to walk a little. They say the least you do in the first 6 weeks the better.
I hope this helps even if it's just advice from my surgeon rather than my experience following surgery.
christine65679 Bex19
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amanda18539 joseph52586
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i am just 6 weeks post op and just yesterday got to take the shoe off and wear my own. My foot is still swollen and stiff but it gets better with each week.
michelle37913 amanda18539
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I am six weeks post op on Tuesday, how much walking are you allowed to do now in your own shoes.
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Irlam14 joseph52586
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simbacat Irlam14
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tettin Irlam14
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tettin joseph52586
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mark50243 joseph52586
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lefty_Canuck_6 joseph52586
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5 weeks since chevron bunionectomy. I had significant swelling too - so much so that my foot split (about an inch long split) beside my incision from being too swollen.
I have a pin for another week and haven't been able to weight-bear or wear shoes (even socks don't fit yet due to swelling).
Anyone else have issues with foot turning puple when not elevated? Franken-foot!
simbacat lefty_Canuck_6
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misskh lefty_Canuck_6
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the split?
lefty_Canuck_6 misskh
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