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Hello alll bunionless survivors,
I had a scarf akin bunionectomy almost 3 weeks ago on R foot. I am to remove the dressing tomorrow, and am as usual apprehensive about how to manage the wound after that. Of course, I dont know how the healing is doing, but my main concern is regarding the wedge shoe. I am fine about not having any protection whilst lounging on the sofa, but will it rub on the shoe?
What did those of you who havent had a cast, do? My foot was bandaged heavily until last Monday, whereupon that was removed and a dressing provided, which I was told I can remove after a week, and when I asked should I wear a sock was told that wouldnt be necessary.
Will I need any protection?
Look forward to hearing how you all coped
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joanne77017 dot_818161
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I had both my feet done and had plaster on for 12 days then a dressing for 2 days I don't find the shoes rub, but they do make your feet sweaty in this lovely weather 😁 I do wear little cotton socks, but I think you will know what feels more comfy for you. I do have to wear the shoes and straps on my toes till 13th Aug 😳 good luck x
dot_818161 joanne77017
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Mind you are not that far ahead on the other hand you did have both feet done, which I would have thought rather daunting, but it seems most of the folk on the Forum have had bilateral bunionectomies.
And lots of luck to you too.
susie66 dot_818161
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Tried some ugh boots (?sp) but toe would not bend within them.
Think wedges not a good idea yet cos I would think too much strain on toe as yet. Look at internet for toe-flexing exercises.
Good luck!
dot_818161 susie66
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I am about 3 weeks away from the 'proper' shoe issue, but I do have some sandals with velcro fastening around ankle and toe, so am ahead of the game as it were!
The wedge shoe I mentioned is the one they supplied me with from day 1 and I have been told to wear it whenever vertical until I go back in 3 weeks time.
Will checkout the toe-flexing exercises, I have been wiggling them as best I can, and I think there is bit of movement in that big toe.
Will post an update.
Many thanks
susie66 dot_818161
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I did find that the shoe I was supplied with was thicker on one side thn the other (presumably so you put less pressure on th wound side) but that in itself made my heel, instep and back sore - I was probably walking crooked. So the discomfort came from that rather than the wound. I ended up going out from about week 4 and a half with a tightish cotton sock over the dressing and with two hikiing socks over that , then the wedge thing.
Good luck
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Thank you
susie66 lindleyk
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just used the internet. But the toe-flexing thing is ok. Just start off gently and you will find you can be more vigorous as time goes on.
Good luck.
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