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having my op 5th lol

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mark50243
mark50243

Hi peeps i am having my op on the 5th how long will it be befor i can go back to work ???

 

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  • Beaudiddly_Both_feet_scarf_osteomy_28th_February
    Beaudiddly_Both_feet_scarf_osteomy_28th_February mark50243

    Posted

    A lot depends on what procedure you are having done and how- some have surgery by a minimally invasive way. I had both feet done at the same timeby traditional method in the UK - scarf osteotomy and was back at work by about 16 weeks but I had a job working long shifts on my feet at the time. If you can sit or have your feet up you may be able to return a lot sooner but I think on average its about 6-10 weeks. Have a read of a thread on this section called Hello There. It's lengthy but very helpful
  • lindleyk
    lindleyk mark50243

    Posted

    That depends on the procedure you are having and your surgeon's after-care procedure, as well as how you respond to the surgery (i.e. if you heal quickly, or get an infection, if your soft tissue stays flexible, or gets adhered or tight).  

    We can give you a general idea once we know what procedure you are getting.

  • Tricie
    Tricie mark50243

    Posted

    Hi, Iwork as a PA and went back to work after 5 weeks.  I had my op in May and I still limp occasionally.  My foot is still a little swollen and the big toe is still a little elevated.  I am back to wearing shoes but wear my trainers to walk in mostly.  The bunion I had removed was pretty big.  Good luck with your op
    • mark50243
      mark50243 Tricie

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the reply i had mine done naw and it's not to bad at the mo goog luck xx

       

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