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Foot Fusion

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Sheppy
Sheppy

can anyone help me please.?, i need a foot fusion as my consultant has said, i am very wary of this and its implications and consequences.

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  • bigj111182
    bigj111182 Sheppy

    Posted

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    hi there

    i hope you are well, 2 weeks ago i had right midfoot fusion, 8 joints removed and fused, bone taken from heel and packed in.

    im struggling, its tough, no weight bearing for a long time, full cast minimum 6 weeks then moon boot introducing little weight at a time, the post surgery pain for me is very sore, cannot sleep.

    my biggest struggle is i am still recovering from left knee replacement 3 months ago, its too much strain on it with crutches.

    this will be worth it for me, ive had 3 knee replacements, 2 thumb fusions, alot of shoulder work and now this, all in 3 years, im only 36,

    what i say is have good people around you, be strong and positive and smile, i never let this beat me up, ive suffered for 20 years already and im the winner, i never complain, never drag anyone down, keep positive, i know it sounds like a load of *#%+ but trust me, it works because the results will be awesome

    • Sheppy
      Sheppy bigj111182

      Posted

      Hi,

      im so sorry you are having to go through so much. I have end of stage arthritis to the rightt subtalar joint.

      I have to make the decision as to have it operated on or not so im looking for feedback

  • elizabethjonn
    elizabethjonn Sheppy

    Posted

    I had it done and the pain was awful for a year. I was eating painkillers so they decided to take out the metal work and when they ex-rayed it they saw that the screws had forced the bones apart and it hadn't and could never fuse so another hospital repaired it. I now could drive a bus under my toe, they say they dont know how it happened my toe points us I can wear no shoes and its an inch short. I'm now going for number 3 opp. Im self employed so Ive lost a lot of money with this. but need it sorted. m based in Islington London. If i could change it all I think i would have never had it done. you cant ever wear heels or backless shoes so you'll need a clear out 😦 good luck. I'll upload a pic of my recent ex-ray later 😉

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