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Bursitis tailors bunion

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kristen33487
kristen33487

I'm scheduled to have both feet operated on in April at the same time. I'm having a bursa removed from each foot and my tailors bunions are being filed. Dr said after a few days I can walk minimally and return to work. Has anyone ever had a recovery time this fast? I have two jobs and 3 kids. Very nervous. Is it possible I'll be on myour feet quickly? ?

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  • jacckie62169
    jacckie62169 kristen33487

    Posted

    Hi Kirsten, i'm not sure what you are having done compared to me but I had both mine done under general over a year ago(BUNIONS SHAVED AND SCREWS PUT IN) I walked out of the hospital in special boots and crutches but was told not to walk far and keep my feet elevated as much as possible.  Your feet swell when you do too much anyway! I was back at work in two weeks but elevated them under my desk so it wasn't too bad for me as I have a desk job. I couldn't drive for 6 weeks until my bandages came off and stitches healed so had to rely on the family to drive me everywhere.

    Hope this helps you but it really depends on what surgery you are having.

    Good luck

    • kristen33487
      kristen33487 jacckie62169

      Posted

      Thank you that is helpful. I am not having any screws put in, but I'm counting on driving in a week

  • gill0703
    gill0703 kristen33487

    Posted

    I am 14 weeks down the line after my scarf & akin bunion operation I still cannot wear normal shoes as there is still a lot of swelling in the ball of my foot and pain and pins and needles under my big toe.  Maybe I am just one of the unfortunate ones!
    • kristen33487
      kristen33487 gill0703

      Posted

      It sounds like yours was a little more complex. Hope you feel better soon! Mine is basically just removing the cyst/bursitis and a little filing. Just nervous because it's both. Don't want to be bed-ridden and unable to work for weeks.
  • alice2015
    alice2015 kristen33487

    Posted

    Hi Kristen

    I will be going for my right foot bunion operation this Thursday, 24 March.  The doctor did tell me I should be able to get back to work in 2 weeks time as my job is more deskbound with minimum walking - I hope !

    I will update you after this Thursday.

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