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After bunion surgery

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shan73391
shan73391

Hello I have had my pot removed today. I was wondering if I can get my foot wet straight away with me having lots of scabs where the stitches was? 

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  • Hilly123
    Hilly123 shan73391

    Posted

    Yikes, Shan. No that is not advisable. I went though the same scenario last year and gingerly patted with a rung out wash cloth then pattyed dry. It halps to massage in some E45 cream gently. Ina couple of week you can gently spray witht eh shower but do not soak your tootsies.
    • shan73391
      shan73391 Hilly123

      Posted

      Ok thank you. I didn't think it was advisable but I thought I would make sure. 
    • Hilly123
      Hilly123 shan73391

      Posted

      You are most welcome. It is easy for me looking back but at the time I was such a scaredy-cat. I couldn't even look at my feet at first and was worried about hurting them! The rmassaging reallyhelps and stops the scabs cracking. You will be fine. x
    • shan73391
      shan73391 Hilly123

      Posted

      All I have done all day is look at them. I'm really happy with how well they look, apart from the scabs haha 
    • Hilly123
      Hilly123 shan73391

      Posted

      Well done! Wait till you buy new shoes and they don't go out of shape now that's a really new experience! :-)
  • fran64059
    fran64059 shan73391

    Posted

    I agree with Hilly too. I am now 3 weeks and 6 days post op. (Who is counting) and still treating this foot like a new baby. But massaging is really helping with sorboline cream helps the cracks and smooths he skin. Still got lots of bruising but slowly going.
  • michelle21223
    michelle21223 shan73391

    Posted

    I am 3 weeks and 3 days post op and I am counting! I got my bandages removed last week and the doctor said that i could bathe my foot. I have a surgical shoe on and am allowed to take it off only for bathing. As I do not have good balance I keep the boot on while showering and cover it with a plastic bag. Then I wash my foot in a bowl. I soak it for a few minutes in luke warm water with a bit of soap in it. The stitches are disolvable ones and I have a few scabs. I rub cream into my foot but not over the scabs as I was araid that might not be good for them. My foot is still quite bruised and my toes are very stiff. I cannot use E45 as I am allergic to some of the ingredients. I am waiting for the scabs to go and then I will put some cream on those areas. 

     

    • shan73391
      shan73391 michelle21223

      Posted

      Hiya am just wondering if you know if toe seperators stop bunnions reoccurring ? X 
  • rebecca15669
    rebecca15669 shan73391

    Posted

    Shan, I had my stitches removed yesterday and have already had a bath and washed my foot today!!!, the nurse told me I could wash my foot but I did have to wait till the next day, although it is sore and tender it was lovely to wash it and feel clean again!

    I do advise if you are going to wash your foot only do it in warm water, I hope this has helped you a little :-)

    • shan73391
      shan73391 rebecca15669

      Posted

      Thank you I had my stictches removed 4 week ago then had another pot on. I had that off on Tuesday. I have just got scabs where the scar is. 

  • fran64059
    fran64059 shan73391

    Posted

    Hi Shan. When you refer to a pot what do u mean. Have not heard that term here in Oz.
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