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Microfracture Surgery: Post-op Pain?

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lucy59049
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So 7 days ago I had micro-fracture surgery on my ankle to help with a cartilage lesion. I am non-weight bearing for 2 weeks. Up until yesterday the pain has been very mild, I didn’t even need to take any pain meds the day before.

Yesterday I changed over my bandage as it was all bloody and had people coming over, but left the under-layers be. I checked it wasn’t too tight by pressing on my toes and the colour returned. By the evening I started experiencing an immense blood rush type pain every time I stood. I can feel all the blood and fluid rush to it as I move from laying to standing and whatever is happening is excruciating. I was not experiencing this for the first 5 or 6 days after surgery, so I'm concerned as to why is had started now.

Anyone know if this normal or experience similar? I am worried I messed with things by re-bandaging!

Thank you!

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