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rae54970
rae54970

Hi ladies

ive just arrived home! Pain free for now! Really the worst part is waiting round to go to theatre. I'm under no illusion the pain will kick in soon, but I'm going to have to deal with it as best I can. Pain meds ready lol. I will post pictures when I can. I have seen the physio and walked stairs and to the car, I have crutches to help with balance but I'm trying my best to place my feet without using them. I have been told to rest and elevate but also to get up and move because of DVT, I have four weeks worth on injections yo do myself, not looking forward to that but things could be worse. So I'm now a step nearer to recovering. Please feel free to ask any questions, I will do my best to reply. I'm mindful of being I top of the pain, that's my main concern. I think an alarm will be set as suggested lol x 

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  • rebecca28244
    rebecca28244 rae54970

    Posted

    What kind of surgery did you have had my right foot done on the 5th left to be done onthe 19th
    • rae54970
      rae54970 rebecca28244

      Posted

      Hi Rebecca I've had double scarf and akin and second toe fusion done on the left foot.
    • rebecca28244
      rebecca28244 rae54970

      Posted

      Ok im not sure what they call my surgery but I had the bunion removed and 2 differnt bone cuts bones realigned into the proper position in a screw put in place to hold my toe in proper position since I had a hammer toe left foot will pretty much be the same surgery but my left foot is worse in the right foot was
  • gilly64037
    gilly64037 rae54970

    Posted

    I am so pleased for you Rae.  Keep up the good work. x
    • rae54970
      rae54970 gilly64037

      Posted

      Thanks Gilly. Feet throbbing and complaining all night so not much sleep but that's expected as not 24 hours yet! Painful walking in the boots and I'm a little scared of the stairs! That's thinking I'm going to fall in the boots! I'm keeping my pain killers on timer. First injection this afternoon (not looking forward to that) but I'm being brave x I've iced this morning as instructed and it did sooth a little. Feels like blood is rushing through. Hence the throb So it's going to be a long road and harder getting round than id imagined. But it will be worth it x do you feel like this at first x
    • gilly64037
      gilly64037 rae54970

      Posted

      I am the Gilly that is having her operation on July 16th!!!  I too will have to inject myself the usrgeon said - so you can keep me posted on that experience.

      So my problem is bunions that do not hurt - can't get shoes on but if i cramped them in I expect they would put up a fight.  So I still have wobbles about what am I doing - not private - NHS.  

      Have the best day you can and keep up the good work. x

    • rae54970
      rae54970 gilly64037

      Posted

      Gilly you will be fine! Easy to say but be positive. I'm NHS but if was carried out at the Nuffield. How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I didn't have much pain in my right only slightly but I needed to get rid if these pesky things ASAP! Lol honestly if I can handle this anyone can. Have you got someone at home with you after the op? X
    • gilly64037
      gilly64037 rae54970

      Posted

      I am having a Metatatarsal Cuneifrom Joint Fusion and two hammer toes (same foot) and I will be 70 in July!lol

      I will have my husband at home with me - so - am planning everything I want to do e.g. maybe some sketching, reading, knitting, moaning, eating health nibbles, laptop surfing (who knows might even lead to a new romance - sorry getting carried away there) AND most importantly so it seems setting my alarm clock.  

      Just looking about a knee walker but interesting more second hand ones for sale on American EBay.  Thank you for your words of encouragement.

      How did injection go did you have to say 1,2,3 - do it!

    • rae54970
      rae54970 gilly64037

      Posted

      Lol that made me chuckle Gilly! Moaning! Don't we all lol x nothing wrong with romance haha your having both feet done? If you are they will give you crutches. If it's one foot I would still have crutches. Not done the needle yet will do it soon x on my fingers crossed. I'll let you know how I get on later . Gilly honestly I've had some throbbing today but nothing I can't handle, truly I'm amazed. I really thought if be screaming in pain. Don't egg me wrong walking is painful but I just encourage myself to keep moving! One more day nearly done x yippie x
  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue rae54970

    Posted

    Wishing you a speedy recovery xxx
    • rae54970
      rae54970 Swampiesue

      Posted

      Thank you. I feel really good this morning. A bit brighter. Pain not bad either. Fingers crossed. Hope your doing well too .
  • bee23
    bee23 rae54970

    Posted

    Wishing you a good recovery Rae.You sound really positive. I've  injections this time as well (I'm one day in front of you post op on my second foot). Not as bad as I thought they would be, tends to take your mind of any foot pain for a few minutes anyway!!!! How are you getting on with them?
    • rae54970
      rae54970 bee23

      Posted

      Hi bee, injections not as bad as I thought I didn't feel a thing lol pain not too bad either so all good x
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