Surgery due THIS Thursday.
Posted , 9 users are following.
Hi everyone. I'm due to have bunion surgery in two days time. I'm just looking for some advice or tell me of your experience with the surgery itself, how did you feel straight after?
I think I am going under general anaesthetic and I am pretty worried how that is going to make me feel when I 'come around'.
I also have a three year old to look after, my partner works 12 hour days so won't really be around much to help so a bit of advice on how to cope and although everyone is different a general scale on recovery time would be great. Thank you.
1 like, 11 replies
bohemia amanda21202
Posted
Before the operation I was offered the choice of having a nerve blocker or nerve numbner option and I said yes because it helped greatly with the after pain. Providing you get advice on suitable pain relief and ask about the recovery procedure when the surgeon makes his visit to you after the OP. I won't go in to my surgery or recovery because my situation, family, health, age could be different to yours and you might have a completely different experience to mine. But I am pleased that I had the surgery and I know that over the months it will improve my walking, balance and the severe pain and discomfort that I use to have before the OP.. Good luck and have a look through some of the other posts on this forum, there's some very interesting reading lol.
Bex19 amanda21202
Posted
I didn't have much pain the next day or so following the surgery, however I was a little groggy, so I would definitely recommend having someone around to help the first day or so especially as you have a little one to look after. As 3bohemia has said, it's hard to comment on exactly what it will be like as we might have different procedures etc. but I would just say be patient, do as the doctor says (especially when they tell you to start moving your toes again, it feels weird and wrong initially but it's the only way you can get movement back into your foot), and rest as much as you can in the first 6 weeks. I had 2 weeks sick leave followed by 4 weeks working from home. Then started walking in trainers - which was a little painful at first because I didn't have much flexibility in my toes, but physio has really helped. I now don't experience pain and am carrying on with my physio - I have a hydrotherapy lesson on Friday. My foot is still a bit swollen snd I need to stay in flat shoes for another month or so, but I am so happy with the result!
Ive attached a recent picture too so you can compare to the other article.
LadyPink Bex19
Posted
Mishe55 amanda21202
Posted
regardless of type of surgery you will have (and they differ drastically in technique and time of recovery) you will need help at least through the first week. It is highly unlikely and possibly detrimental to your recovery to be able to manage a 3 years old in those first days. Most people have to stay in bed with foot elevated and get up only to the bathroom, this would put your child at risk so my suggestion is: you need your child in care or you need someone in the house. There are significant risks of destroying the effects of surgery or prolonging recovery from few weeks to many months if you do not follow medical advise.
Talk to your specialist, ask what he/she expects and follow it. I know it often is easier said than done but the risk to both you and your child may really be not worth taking
Mishe55 amanda21202
Posted
wishing you all the best
in a long run people recover and it seems that great majority are very happy with the results
ps general anesthetic these days is not that unpleasant as they have much better drugs (obviously it is not that much fun either)
all the best
sandispoon amanda21202
Posted
I agree with everyone. There are so many different experiences and techniques. What is a given however is the following if you want to reduce any possible pain and make the surgery successful:
* Elevate, elevate, elevate! You cannot do enough especially during the first 2 weeks and really, if you can as much as possible Up to about the 6 week mark.
* Do take your pain meds even if you don't feel you need them. It is important to keep ahead of the pain. If you don't then your body has to deal not only with the healing but the pain also which compromises the healing process.
* Do try and keep a positive mind set. Accept that you are going to be incapacitated and try not to stress about things you cannot do anything about.
* Do follow your surgeons instructions to the T.
With a 3 year old to look after you are going to face challenges but definitely you will need to have help for the first week or so. Do you have friends/ family who can help for the first 2 weeks? The aneasthetic is a breeze these days; try not to worry too much about that. Finally, you won't regret it and will be do relieved to have it all behind you! I am just over 6 weeks post op and had both feet done using the minimally invasive technique. So happy with the results! Good luck Amanda you will be just fine! 😀
danuta45472 amanda21202
Posted
felt great when came round so was moving round quite happily later in day
big mistake - had to go to A and E as kept bleeding - took 3 days for bleeding to stop
so do keep feet up for first few days as much as poss - friends and family r great when u ask for a bit of help - don't need to be there all the time
good luck
Mishe55 amanda21202
Posted
I was told that it will take another 6 weeks to heal fully as they also broke several bones in my mid foot and they are taking time to heal. It only shows that there are many different techniques of surgery and the recovery requirements also differ
All the best
Bellapupina amanda21202
Posted
precious79880 amanda21202
Posted
amanda21202
Posted
I do have my partners help until Tuesday but then he's back in work, I do have the offer of help from family but they also work and have young kids themselves. I'm sure all will be fine with my little one, if anything I may "move back in" at home with my parents for a week, they'll bf thrilled haha!