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jessica_99348
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Hi I'm Jess....had a akin and scarf procedure to both my feet the same time.i just wanted to get it out of the way at once.

I work with kids and like sports....so I'm very active....its hard to resist the urge to jump down from the bed and start running.

But keep thinking the results will be worth it in the end.

So rest,elevate,and keep your mind occupied.

I loaned a wheel chair which has come in very handy.

Ladies if your having done soon or recovering please dont believe everything you read, you will get through it and have gorgeous feet at the end.😃.👣

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  • amandahils
    amandahils jessica_99348

    Posted

    Jess this is totally what I wanted to hear!! Having both feet done on Tuesday and feeling positive about it!

    I am also very active and sporty so hoping for a speedy recovery 😃

    Thanks and good luck with your continued recovery!

    • jessica_99348
      jessica_99348 amandahils

      Posted

      Hey Amanda.

      Glad you found this post x

      Good your feeling positive, only way to be 😊

      Just remember be patient, do what the doctor says, do what you feel you can do.

      But mind over matter I believe!

      Enjoy having your friends and family wait on you..... It doesn't last long.lol.

      All the best x

      And if any worries rem that lots lovely ladies here who will holla back x

    • caroline38772
      caroline38772 jessica_99348

      Posted

      Jessica

      you forgot the men!

      there are so many different procedures, surgeons, MIS, full invasive surgery, and feet so the permutations are huge. 

      How do you cope with pain?

      how do you cope with boredom?

      get organised, and enjoy your 'me' time.

      i found knitting helped, started 3 different projects the week before the op so I wouldn't get bored with one of them. Sitting straight up, knitting,with feet higher that your waist/bust line = flat stomach!

      so having your feet up isn't that bad. lol

       

    • jessica_99348
      jessica_99348 caroline38772

      Posted

      Hi Caroline.

      I see your point flat tummy....i think I'm using my arm and tummy muscles more anyway heaving and bum shuffling self haha.

      Hmmm men...some nice men slaves look after me be great.lol.

      Well I had invasive akin and scarf procedure to both big toes...incision 2 inch down side of foot.and tendon release done through small incision inbetween big and 2nd toe

    • jessica_99348
      jessica_99348

      Posted

      My surgeon was an orthopaedic specalist in ankle and foot.

      So fair I have had hardly any pain (touch wood)....throbbing,aches,sometimes pin needles all bearable....dont like to take pain killers unless I have to!lol.

      Boredom....as you said you find tasks to busy you...with an object or goal to reach so helps your mind.

      Truly I make up as go along.

      Have a list of to do and pick at random.

      Tell me about you?😊.

      What are you having done?

      How you feeling?

      Got your daily routine worked out?

      Get out the house?

      Visitors?

      Happy feet 👣 xxx

    • amandahils
      amandahils jessica_99348

      Posted

      Hi Jess,

      I have a couple of questions you may be able to help me with... (Getting nervous now it's less than 48hrs to op!!)

      Have you got my advice on showering?

      And how easy is it to get up and down the stairs?!!

      Will I be given pain killers?/ will I be in loads of pain?!!

      Any other good advise you can give me before I go under?!!

      Thanks for your help! Comforting to know other people have been through this! I know I am going to be bored and desperate to get out the house and exercise!!

      Amanda x

    • jessica_99348
      jessica_99348 amandahils

      Posted

      Hi Amanda,

      Bless you,you will be ok.

      It feels like a dream when its happening to be honest.

      You may have couple or few hours to wait on the ward before you go down...depending on the queue.lol.

      Showering......

      Shower chair is a must!!

      Bags over your feet work just as well as those expensive foot shower bags.

      Set the shower area up.....

      Have shower gel,shampoo,hair brush,toothbrush,razor all in reach.

      Stairs......

      I bum shuffle up backwards.

      And bum shuffle forwards way down.

      And drag my crutches up next to me...resting the stairs.

      Oh and have a small shoulder bag to carry bits around with you.... Eg pain killers,phone,ipod,pen paper,snacks

      Maybe a sports bottle so you can carry own drink.

      They will give you plenty pain killers hospital.....paracetamol,morphine,ankle blocks (last 12 hours)

      Me personally I stopped taking pain killers 2 days after the op. I have minimal pain.....throbs,aches,mild burn/warm sensation the op site.But I don't like un natural substances.

      You will decide as you go along what works for you doesn't work,what you can tolerate.

      But personally I have been through worse pain with other things.

    • jessica_99348
      jessica_99348

      Posted

      First couple days after op may just want to sleep.

      But have books,films,phone,laptop around you.

      And family and friends are key to keep you sain!!!

      Lots lots lots luck xx

      Please let me know how you are doing.and maybe we can chat as we recover lol.x

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