Having double bunion surgery and quite overweight
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Hi, I'm having surgery on both my painful bunions in four weeks time. Although I lost a lot of weight last year, I've put it all back on this year and feel very fed up I can't seem to get it off again. My question is, how will I cope with walking to the toilet or bathing after surgery and during my recovery ? Will it be impossible to haul myself around on crutches ? Not fancying the idea of bedpans or bed baths. Any experiences or advice, much appreciated.
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Robtouw helenco123
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helenco123 Robtouw
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dee20632 helenco123
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Good luck at whatever you decide.
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maudlucy helenco123
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I had double bunion surgery in 2006. Recovery was incredibly difficult. You cannot get around the house properly unless you walk on the outer sides of your feet and it still hurts like mad. From doing this I have developed Mortons Neuromas in both feet that are still very painful and I need surgery to have these removed. The neuromas happened because of over pronation, i.e. putting pressure on the other side of the foot; in my case. I had no warning of this prior to bunion surgery and wish that I had. I also have IBS and in the aftermath of the surgery suffered dreadful constipation, to the point I had to be admitted to hospital with it. It was a combination of not moving around plus high dosage pain killers. So I would recommend you have the bunions done just one at a time. I don't think they should let anyone have double surgery, and I would never in a million years recommend it. I also now have the right bunion growing back again, bunions just run in our family, I have never worn a high heel or narrow shoe in my life. Let us know how you get on but I wish you all the best and hope you do just one at a time for your best outlook. I wish I had.
helenco123 maudlucy
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