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Surgery May 23, left foot. I don't know what it was called, but the bones broken, two titanium screws inserted, bone removed. No weight bearing for 6 weeks, I have a boot to wear when out and about. Today was a busy day out, running errands with help but with crutches, exhausting. My foot seems to twitch involuntarily and the pain, even for driving 15 minutes, is sharp and stabbing, my foot feels enormous and as if it is going to explode. Is this all normal? It is very painful.
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gillian14549 cecil_82041
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Could your headaches be related to the anaesthetic as general anaesthesia does somethimes do this. Or, maybe if you had your surgery carried out by local anaesthetic. Any headache that lasts or recurs for several days needs investigating and I think you need to contact your GP if this is the case with you. Also, your bowels maybe sluggish and this too can cause headache. It may sound odd to you I expect but it is a fact.
So, Firstly have a word with your GP and keep the bowels on the move! And, as you've alrady been advised by another member of this forum, keep yur fluid intake up as lack of fluids can make your bowels lazy.
Good Luck!
Gillian
cecil_82041
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He also said that running errands and driving is harming my recovery - my incision site is now infected and I am starting on antibiotics. I feel very dismayed by this news and he wants me back in short order to check on incision site. Foot is rewrapped and now here I sit foot elevatedon the couch. I definitely think pushing it too soon is to blame. I took one misstep last week, stepping down on the foot and stopped myself before raising my whole body up. It was habit, stepping out of the car after driving for the first time since he had cleared me. I cannot believe the pain and the damage I did by this silly mistake. I need to be patient!
lou6294 cecil_82041
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Sorry to hear about infection etc, now you will be forced to simply rest. You need kind friends to visit and bring lunch/ dinner at the same time. The worst thing I found was watching my usual pristine home deteriorate into chaos as my husband tried to keep up with the chores! !! I am learning that it is unimportant in the scheme of things. All the best in your recovery,
Lou
carol19702 cecil_82041
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Take care and become creative whilst you are recouperating, I did many years ago and it ended up earning me money! So in your leisure time, use it to your advantage, I wish you a speedy recovery.
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lou6294 cecil_82041
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I can laugh about it now but about day 7 post op I was asleep I was dreaming I had stubbed my hammer toe with its pin into the door as i dreamt it I simultaneously dug it into the bed and literally twisted the wire . It hurt like hell !!
bw
Lou
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