Hello there

Good morning all! Success with the one crutch walking! I used only one crutch almost all day yesterday. The doc said by Friday he wanted me on one and I think I am going to make it. Then in the next two weeks I am to transition to just the walking boot. The unbunion site was quite sore last night but I can deal with it. The incision for Plantars Fasciitis release is what is slowing me down.

Eileen, I think if you have a nail buffer, one of those four sided ones, you could gently buff that orange off of the nail. If not, toenail polish will cover it when you are allowed to use it.

Morning, 3 WEEK mark

T

Over did it yesterday. Up moving around all day at the nursing home wheeling mom around in the wheelchair while on the scooter. She's really struggling. Makes it hard to heal myself. Went to watch a baseball game in which I probably shouldn't have gone but had fun. Time I got home my foot was like a balloon. This morning swelling went down and it's a new day.

Anita - I had all the same things you have. Blood, hard shell. I believe thats fine.

Hope everyone is doing well and it's another sunny day in New Jersey. Time for so crunches, pushups and Oatmeal.

Have a great day!!!

Afternoon everyone!

Well done Jenny! You will be walking without crutches before you know it.

Bob - make sure you rest and don't overdue it.

To eveyone else - keep it up.

The physio exercises are coming along nicely and I was finally able to partly do the tissue crunch (picking up a tissue with your toes). Couldn't wait to tell my hubby, but he just looked at me like I was mad. Looking back I guess it is a little strange to be so excited about being able to pick up a tissue with your toes

A bit more progress as well, I am now hobbling without any crutches and am finally able to do a bit of housework, without asking anyone to help me. So all in all things are progressing along nicely.

If anyone is offered physio by the hospital/Dr/Consultant I highly recommend it.

Hope we all have a lovely day.

Carmen

Morning all ! Another gorgeous day...😃 Am looking forward to a more comfortable day today. Yesterday the two toes definitely let me know they were'nt keen on the new thin bandage. The ace bandage I put on helped a bit....even if only psychologically ! LOL. I made a comparison pic my avatar. I have this weird extra skin around the 2nd toe and also a bit on the side of the foot. Looks like an umbilical cord ! Surgeon says it will all flatten out over time. Did any of you have this? Am pleased with the great toe angle which is corrected from 35 deg. down to 10 deg. he told me.

Great news Jenny! I can imagine how great that feels.

Bob, Bob, Bob....you gotta take it easy man ! Hope today more comfortable for you.

Carmen...great to hear about your progress ☺happy TTing today (toe tissuing)...!

Rena - love the TTing! and wow what a difference, you must be so pleased. Didn't have the weird bit of extra skin, but as your doc says it will sort itself out.

I've got 2 cockatiels who find it absolutely fascinating when I do my exercises, had the one trying to eat the tissue I was TTing, while the other one kept on saying to me ''what you doing''...did make me chuckle. (to be fair he only knows how to wolfwhistle/say what you're doing/NO and then the usual stream of whistles).

Morning bunionless friends!!

Well lets see, yesterday was a balmy 20C and sunny and today so far its 0 and SNOWING, yep you read that right. I like in Calgary, Alberta where this is normal for us.

Am finding that the foot asks for ice on its own. Seems to have its own schedule, it starts burning and then calms down. They have it all bandaged up and now I can feel the bangade between the big and little toe, makes it feel like I am wearing a thonges. Havent worn them in years cause my toe didnt like it. I am a Crocs girls as they are more comfy for bunions, sure hope I still feel that way once this is over with. I am also part of the "I survived a bunionectomy" on Facebook, if anyone is interested. Getting lots of info there too. Some are saying they need toe spacers for a while after the bandages come off, any one else found that.

Well MIL is coming over today for lunch for a lovely visit (rolling my eyes here) but hey its a visit so I will take it. Helps pass the couch surfing. I am so into my show Nip and Tuck that its hard to tear myself away from it. Cant wait to start reading a real book, once I am all caught up, should take another week of watching full time.

Jenny, way to to on walking with one crutch. I just cant get the crutch thing going so my scooter is going to have to be a part of me for a long while. So happy for you thou. You sure had a lot of incisions but they will heal.

Eileen, did you get the iodine off your nail yet.

Bob, what can I say. You need to take it easy man. REST, ELEVATE and ICE, how many times have you heard that?? I know its hard taking care of your Mom and the responsibility on you. She loves you for it and she needs you. Your a wonderful son. Take care of you so you can take care of her.

Carmen, wow no crutches thats fantastic!! I would be proud too of all the exercises and especially of being able to pick up a Kleenex. Ask your hubby to do it right now the way he is, I bet its hard for him. I am sure my hubby is going to love me telling him all I can do, but that is part of the healing and we need to be proud of all our our accomplishments along the way. I am looking forward to physio, need to get up and rolling by end of June and am hoping this will be a distant memory by then and life will return to normal.

Rena, yes our foot/toes tell us what and when they need help from us. Still waiting to see pictures of your foot. REST, EVLEVATE and ICE. Its not over yet. I am sure I will feel the same way once my bandages come off. Another week for me to go. Time is flying by, thank goodness. Getting tired of couch surfing here, but thats the way it goes. I go away for two months every summer and there is no TV there, so getting it all in now.

Have another wonderful day, and look after yourself cause "Your worth it"

Anita

Hi everyone I'm still here for the moment.

Rena - my 2nd toe looks a very weird shape. Nobly with dents and lumps all the way down. As you prob remember, I had a pin and I am assuming your toe is fused like mine. It's still swollen so hoping it will return to look a bit more normal by the time this it's all healed. I feel happier that you say yours is the same.

Sounds like everyone else is on track. Went to a cafe for lunch. Lots of cobbled stones here to walk on. You notice every uneven paving slab and there are quite a few, so BEWARE when you all walk outside.

BOB - YOU ARE VERY BRAVE BUT YOU ARE DOING TOO MUCH. Sorry about the caps, just want you to listen. You seem very fit, so maybe you will heal quicker, but it may extend your recovery. Nag over.

Still have the brownish tinge to my left foot toenails- I tried using one of those nail buffers to gently remove the stain but it hasn't worked yet. I just decided to try to paint over it with a pale pink varnish......it doesn't look too bad. I hope my consultant is impressed with the look of my feet tomorrow! One of my new skills is going to have to be toenail painting- I never bothered before as I didn't like to show my feet off but I think that may change.

Hope that the snow goes soon Anita!

E

Just before I sign out, Plaster cast off 2 days ago - so foot swelled for the 1st time in 5 weeks - typical!! SO much better today though the scar is very tight but that iis all normal. Can wear some shoes now so a result!! Good luck everyone

Regards

JILL in DEVON

Glad to hear all is well Jill and that you have managed shoes. I too have this morning managed to get into my work shoes, so looks like I'm back to work too. Going to try to drive later today. Will report back here and then sign off.

Good luck Jill

Jan

Morning!!

Jilly and Jan - so wonderful for you both. I can hardly wait for that day to come. Let me know how the driving goes Jan. Dont work too long on your feet and remember to ice and elevate, thats our life for a while i guess.

Day 12 today!! Had a bad sleep last night. Was so hard to get comfy and so sick of back sleeping but there is nothing I can do. I have a question..........Do you find your foot gets HOT. I am finding that the bottom of my foot especially. Hubby says it a healing sign. I am still icing by at the ankle and behind the knee area. Can I ice on top of my toes?

My g/f when she came to visit on Tuesday brought me the BIGGEST bag of Easter eggs I have ever seem. Today I dont want to see another one. Ate way too many yesterday. Too much sugar. Today I will eat healthy stuff and more fruit it I need sugar. Feeling a little fluffy these days.

Hope everyone else is having a great day.

Anita

Morning!

Best of luck Jill and Jan !

A number of gorgeous days coming up here....glorious !

Still more achy than before big bandage came off so I guess this is the new norm for a while.

Anita my foot also gets very hot and I do ice on top but not directly on the toes. I even ice on the bottom sometimes.

Have a comfortable and patient day all ! 😃

DAY 22 - Having a slow start. Foot really swelled last night. Lot's of ice and elevating by orders of Anita. LOL . Anita - I also have burning. They cut thru alot of nerves.

This is a tough process. Back is bothering me and frustration, not keeping pace with housework and I'm sure Saint Annette is getting burnt.

Time for Ab crunches and knee pushups.

REMEMBER, SOMEONE ELSE HAS IT WORSE THE US.

Have a blessed day !!!!

Hi. My last post everyone.

Eileen, I drove my car today and it was fine. I thought my big toe would hurt but the pressure was mainly on the bottom of my right foot and is was absolutely fine. Only do it if you feel confident.

I still have swelling, but it's getting less every day.

Anita, foot feeling hot is normal and will come and go.

Bob - I could do with borrowing you if you are good at housework!! Good luck with your recovery. It will be quicker than you think. And soon be over.. Hope your Mom is ok and Annette home soon.

Rena - if your Avatar is of your feet, then your hammer toe left foot, looks exactly the same as mine.

Thank you for your company over the last 8 weeks and Happy Bunionless Recovery.

Jan - Peak District UK

Six week appointment for me today.....more X-rays and then a chat with the consultant who is happy with the progress of both feet and doesn't need to see me again. Should I have any problems I have an ''open'' appointment and can ring the hospital directly to arrange to see him.

He didn't give me any exercises apart from telling me to push my big toes up and down at least three times a day. When asked about walking and other exercising he said that the only thing I wasn't to do for the next three months was either run or jump.....................I haven't done either for a considerable period of time!!

I am allowed to drive whenever I want so I'll work up to that when my walking is a bit more normal.

It certainly felt very strange to be out and about in normal shoes today- that will take some getting used to! Looking forward to more fresh air and gentle exercise outside- hope the weather gets warmer soon.

E

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