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I had a hallux valgus and Akins proceedure 13 weeks ago

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smab97
smab97

I am still experiencing swelling and soreness if I stand for too long or walk for too far, is anyone else in the same boat?

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  • gillian14549
    gillian14549 smab97

    Posted

    Dear smab.

    The solution lies withing the descrition of your comment.

    If you're having swelling and soreness if you walk or stand for too long it's quite simple.

    You're doing too much and you need to get that foot elevated.

    13 weeks may seem an awful long time since your surgery but, it isn't really.

    Our feet are totally load bearing lombs and have a lot of pressure put on them normally. Since surgery they have even more to cope with not least the pulling, tugging and re-aligning of the surgery procedure  which also affects the many bones, ligaments etc of the foot.

    Just rest as much as you are able. Don't overdo things and the recovery will respond to this.

    Good Luck!

    Gillian

    • smab97
      smab97 gillian14549

      Posted

      Thank you, there is just a fine balance between too much, you are so right with what you say.

       

  • lynave55
    lynave55 smab97

    Posted

    I'm 11 weeks post op and back to full hours at work from last week (work 12 half hour shifts constantly on my feet ) I thought I was getting past the aches and pains but if I'm on my feet for a long time or wear certain shoes my foot aches including my ankle and the area where bunion was, I know everyone says it's a long recovery but I thought I'd be in more shoes and able to walk further without pain or aches it's very frustrating, on the plus side my foot looks lots better x
    • sue84239
      sue84239 lynave55

      Posted

      I can understand it must be difficult being on your feet such a lot.  I am limited shoes still and generally wear my trainers for work and am not on my feet half as much as you are. It is not for the faint hearted this recovery.  I hope you get better soon. Xx
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