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Facing big toe fusion in two months

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jan64975
jan64975

Hello,

I am scheduled to have a big toe fusion and bunion removal in August.  I have read (and heard) many negative comments about the operation and the healing process.  Currently my pain is moderate to severe but bearable moist of the time and I am wondering whether I should go ahead.  I lead a very active life, play tennis, walk, swim and look after grandchildren.  I understand the need to follow instructions after the op and am willing to do that as long as I feel the benefit in the long term. 

Any advice welcome please!

Regards

Jan

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  • tracey58483
    tracey58483 jan64975

    Posted

    Hi Jan, I'm having bunion surgery and big toe fusion hopefully in

    September. Just like you I have a lot of concerns but I know I will

    regret it later on if I don't go through with it. I agree with all comments

    made, the choice is yours, you can be forever looking at peoples own

    experiences and asking for advice but each surgery is different and pain

    threshold are totally different in everyone. I would write down a list of

    questions you want answered by your consultant and any alternatives to

    the surgery being suggested.

    • jan64975
      jan64975 tracey58483

      Posted

      Hi Tracey, thank you for your reply. I am still vacillating. Tonight I went out in 2 inch wedge heels and no pain. Earlier today in soft canvas flat shoes lots if pain, sometimes good, sometimes bad , so I just don't know. Good luck with your surgery. Where do you live?
  • tracey58483
    tracey58483 jan64975

    Posted

    Hi Jan, l live in Warlingham Surrey, you?. I don't get much pain in feet bar

    from cramps (at night) I have very bad bunions which are heretitory. Would

    have had them sorted years ago but had daughter. She is now 7, I have a very

    close family and excellent friends who will be helping me once I have them done

    (One at a time). Like you I have a very hectic life, I work basically from home,

    (Well as a pa in shop below where I live). My boss is excellent, my plan is to return

    to work asap, as easier to stay down stairs to let dog out and can still have my

    foot elevated and be waited on by my boss. I hope you are doing well, I know

    how stressful this all is and I'm always here if you need a chat.

  • jan64975
    jan64975

    Posted

    Thanks for your story. My surgery is due on 31st August, if I have it. Still not sure but will let you know. 

    Jan

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