I need to get a surgery for both of my feet at the same time. Is that a good idea.
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Hello everyone!!
I am from belgium and moved to United States 7 years ago.
I want to get my surgery done in belgium since it's scheaper there also to spent time with my family .
i only can be there for 4 weeks after the surgery to recover.
my mom will be taking care of me for those 4 weeks.
will I be able to walk on my own after four weeks to take my flight back to United States ?
i look forward to an answer
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sukibear rose69041
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Good luck with whatever you decide.
Kind regards Sue
rose69041 sukibear
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misskh rose69041
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trip. I was given surgical shoes to wear and crutches to help me get
about. You're supposed to only be on your feet for 15 minutes in every
hour....but with a family to see too that didn't happen.
You should have a check up after 2 weeks and change of dressings so
you will see how recovery is coming along. If you mention to the surgeonwhat you intend to do they will advise, really it's only the flight itself that
is of concern as you could arrange a wheel chair to get you out to the
plane.... have you though about follow up checks and how you would
deal with these?
rose69041 misskh
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Mishe55 rose69041
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a lot depends on complexity of your surgery, method used by the specialist and your age and general health
so my suggestion would be to discuss your plans with your specialist in Belgium well in advance
If your surgery is more complicated as mine was you would not be able to consider travelling for at least 6 weeks. I am 10 weeks post surgery and still only able to wear a normal shoe for half a day and the rest of the day I am back in surgical shoe (due to pain and swelling), I am still in quite a bit of pain and would not be able to sit on the plane for hours with my foot down so it would have to be a business class trip. I am guessing that I am older then you and since I have arthirtis my surgery was more extensive and complcated.
Good luck
rose69041 Mishe55
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bev52304 rose69041
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Hi I'm 24 days post op for bi lateral scarf and akins. I really wouldn't want to be traveling to USA in four days time (I'm in the UK). If I had only one foot done it would be easier as you can find it easier to raise one foot better than two. But really it does depend on what you are actually getting done. Also there is an extensive follow up. 6 weeks is usually when you get exrayed and if all ok you get to ditch the heel walking boots. My surgeon said I will recieve some physio and a final check at three months.
rose69041 bev52304
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I didn't get my ticket yet because I wasn't sure if 4 weeks stay was enough .
thank you for all the information
Tiany rose69041
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After 4 weeks I was good enough to take a plane on my own.
On this forum a lot of people have more problems, so take a good surgeon and the first two weeks it's only resting and elevating your feet. Succes. Chris
rose69041 Tiany
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I'm going to get a surgery in UZ Gent ,I don't know if you're familiar with the hospital. I'm so nervous
Tiany rose69041
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I am older but my surgeon said swelling was minimal.
My first surgery (left foot) was mid of september and we went skiing mid of december. No problem with the skiboots and could ski all day.
diane55667 rose69041
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