Foot wear...
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Never gave this a thought until I had my pre OP chat.
The nurse mentioned if I had thought about adequate foot wear for when I leave the hospital. Well....no is the answer, and she never suggested anything either. I will be having both feet done, well this is what the surgeon said he'd do but the lady who phoned informed me that the admission notes said only one foot was being operated on so she
checked the consent form I signed and it does indeed say both, so I'm a little confussed and really hopeing admin
have got it wrong.
Anyhow what footwear did you wear to get from hospital
bed to car, once home its no matter as it will be bare feet or anything they may supply. Thanks in advance.
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michelle37913 misskh
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misskh michelle37913
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Guest misskh
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They are your feet! You really need to talk to the hospital again! This operation is serious and shouldn't be undertaken lightly!
1) does your other foot need doing or not!
2) do you know how skilled the surgeon is?
3) do you want both feet done at the same time?
4) the type of footwear after the operation which is your lowest priority right now, should be discussed by the nurse. Generally it seems to be a boot unless you're having plaster!
It's all your decision so be thoroughly informed!
Good luck!
misskh Guest
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the toes broken restraightend, bunion removed and will then be put in a plaster cast, the left isn't as bad but is
on its way to being unable to fit into wide shoes.
I had an indepth consultation with the surgeon and am happy with what he had to say and how he explained
the procedure.
I would much prefer to have the two done at once as
they are both quite painful now so don't really want to
be on pain killers long term. As I spend alot of time
walking on a day to day basis I'm noticing myself
slowing down so figure its better to get it done in one
go rather than wait until the toes on my left foot need
the same treatment as the right.
The other problem is my feet only feel comfortable in
FitFlops or open toed shoes and with a change in the
weather its not ideal.
I will get to speak to the surgeon before my OP so will
have a word just to make sure that both will be done.
Guest misskh
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make sure you get all the information you need before you leave the hospital we'll be following your progress!
lizmw misskh
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misskh lizmw
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Oddly enough I have been practicing heel walking an
its not as easy as it sounds I think the problem is as
I've spent so long with knackered feet I've began to
walk on the outside of my foot if you get my drift, and
as FitFlops are really quite soft the soles of my feet
especially the heels are constantly sore.
It was a telephone conversation with someone
yesterday and when I go into hospital tomorrow I'll
make sure I have a chat with someone before I'm
discharged.
MacG misskh
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misskh MacG
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the top of my foot. I can't wait to finally wear nice shoesI have bought some nice ones over the last few years
that seemed to fit when I tried them on only to hurt
when wearing them for a few hours, not even the shoe
stretcher and spray would make them fit, so they've
been relegated to the back of my walldrobe. Best show
them to Hubby tonight incase he thinks I've had a
spending spree on new shoes....its been that long since he's seen me in a pair.