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Mobilisation after Bunionectomy and everything else

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robyn82177
robyn82177

 I had extensive surgery on both feet and on the whole have stayed with my feet up as I have 3 pins on each foot.

it has been 10 days post op, should I be up a little more ?

just been to the loo and a quick shower each day.

i am going nuts !!!!,,

 

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  • Biff74
    Biff74 robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi Robyn, I can't say for certain as I haven't had my op yet (Due this Tuesday 23/2) but I've been told non weight bearing for first 2 weeks. Then can do heel walking after that. As far as I understand it's to give your feet the best chance to heel.

    Can I ask how you have coped having both feet done? I get both my feet done this Tuesday and I'm starting to get quite concerned about how I'll manage. I've been told I'll probably be home the same day and I'm not sure how I'll even be able to get in and out of our car if both feet are out of action. Also our only bathroom is upstairs so I'm basically planning to live upstairs for first days/week but how do I actually get upstairs?

    Do you have any tips or advice to pass on to this scaredy cat??

    • mags89x
      mags89x Biff74

      Posted

      Hi biff, i had both feet done at same time also for 2nd op, i was in out same day surgery, luckily i had my other half to give me a firemans lift up the stairs but after 3 days he was back at work. After op i got special medical boot shoes to stop toe from touching ground, i like you was upstairs for first week but afterwards was able to bum shuffle redface around, (not a pretty sight) but in fairness after the 6 weeks and getting pins out my legs actually toned pmsl! win win ?! as hard as it is, you will surprise yourself with just how much you can do incapacitated. I advise first few weeks have a kettle, milk coffee etc within arms reach upstairs, and all neccessaties as you will need to rest. I am the  biggest scaredy cat ever and the biggest hypocondriact ever, i kid you not, i sat on the remote by accident, hit mute and thought id gone deaf cheesygrin if i can do it you can do it!

      Best of luck and i hope it goes well !!! here here to the bunion club! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • robyn82177
      robyn82177 Biff74

      Posted

      Yes,

      hi.

      my tip is to be organised.

      i got a plastic chair to put in the shower.

      i also did loads of cooking Nd froze it.

      i borrowed a walker and was told by the Physio how to get up the stairs.

      i too lived upstairs for the first few days and only mobilised to the toilet.

      i do walk a bit but only with my special shoes on.

      i also borrowed a wheelchair to get in the house.

      good luck and all the best.

  • mags89x
    mags89x robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi Robyn, i had my bunion ops over a year ago (2nd op), also had pins and screws in foot, i was told to do as little weight bearing as possible in the first 2-3 weeks, i learnt my lesson the hard way as after my first bunion op was told the same but was up and hobbling after a week, paid the price as i had to go for 2nd op frownredface although i thought i could hobble no bother it did me more harm than good, swelling and pain after 6 months on first op made me,* tail between legs* back to the doc to return for ops, if id done as told first time around i wouldnt have needed the screws/pins sad Be worth it in the end, get yourself a puzzle book and enjoy the feet up as long as you can, be worth it in the end honey xxxx
  • Jayniejay
    Jayniejay robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi Robyn. Could you phone your consultant or consultant's secretary for advice on this? Everyone's experience varies so much, both because of what precisely has been done but also different consultants offer different advice. When I had my first op in 2014, my consultant said two weeks complete rest, "non-negotiable" but this time round (January), he said a definite no to that, to my surprise, and to make sure I was up every hour to avoid risk of DVTs. But then I don't have three pins sticking out of each foot which I assume you do, so walking is not that difficult. If you can't speak to your consultant or secretary, how about speaking to someone in physio? Hope you can soon get the info you need, put your mind at rest and stop going nuts ;-)

     

  • margaret11268
    margaret11268 robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi, I'm loving reading these fairly positive reports (and some amusing comments) on bunion ops. Its encouraging for me as I'm meant to be having extensive foot surgery sometime (bunion and other toe correction surgery). I'm a scaredy cat too, especially as some report sound horrendous. Goodness knows when it'll be though as my 2nd consultant appt. to talk about it further and ask more questions has been cancelled twice by the hospital and am waiting for a further appt.  Anyway, all positive comments are welcome!
    • Sheree89054
      Sheree89054 margaret11268

      Posted

      Hey Margaret! I would suggest you prep ahead and set yourself up on the main floor by putting you some PJs (gowns might be easier), bathroom products, etc. on the primary floor. I'm assuming this would be the first floor where your family room and kitchen are. If you have (or rent ahead) a knee walker/scooter to have waiting for you, you'll be able to maneuver around right away. I would roll up or push aside rugs on hard floors if they have thick edges as these scooters will ridr rough on these type rugs. Also, you might place crutches upstairs in case you MUST go there before you get to the weight on foot stage.... and yes ... bum scooting is allowed and will definitely come up in handy!

      Wishing you the best and a very speedy recovery! 😀

  • Sheree89054
    Sheree89054 robyn82177

    Posted

    I can relate...... bless your heart (and feet)!!! I would do exactly as the doc instructs all through the healing process. I strayed a little on my first surgery and my second surgery I'm doing it by the docs. instructions... and my second done foot already hurts less than the first foot. My bad!?!??!Feel much better..... real soon!😄
  • susan296170
    susan296170 robyn82177

    Posted

    Hi!

    Thanks to all for all the comments and shared experiences. I am quite less afraid of my pending bunion surgery to occur Mar 4th because of this forum - I have a much better idea of what to expect post op!

    BUT - I am just wondering in the early days how I will get around - simple things like accessing the washroom, moving about to get dressed /changed - should I expect to use crutches for this?? At least for the first couple of weeks?

    I live in a two storey house with a large staircase - a little concerned about that too - other than the bum shuffle!

    Any advice from someone who has been through it would be much appreciated.

    Thanks!

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