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Over Done It ?😡😡

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steve_30812
steve_30812

Does anyone on here thinks they may have overdone it ie. to much exercise or walking post op and suffered as a result?

I worked last night. Most physical I have worked since returning beginning of the week.

8 weeks bilateral revision surgery both big toe joints.

All was fine during work a little sore and residual pain. Went to bed but woke this evening with feet on fire. Not masses of amount of swelling though some.

More just pain.

Not sure if to try and work through it or rest up. Don't want permeant damage.

Last instruction from surgeon was go for it.

So confused as to what to do next.

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  • sue84239
    sue84239 steve_30812

    Posted

    You definitely need to take it easy and build up gradually steve.  I had days like that and when I ventured out in the evening and the more pressure on the foot especially at 6-8 weeks I suffered burning pain and ached the next day.  Take it easy and build up gradually
    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 sue84239

      Posted

      Sue

      Thanks how is your recovery now and how fat post op are you?

      I have had surgery for Hallux Limitus.

      Just as most don't know how far I should be at this point of recovery. I have read it can take up to 12 months. So don't want to seem impatient. Though a lot say 3-6 months for decent post op pain relief..

      Though it's hard to keep faith at times

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 sue84239

      Posted

      Sue,

      Just one more question the. Ironing pain you described did that originate from the joint area or was it the whole foot?

    • sue84239
      sue84239 steve_30812

      Posted

      The whole top pain of my foot burned steve. From about halfway upwards. Did subside with Ice and keeping raised above heart level.

      good luck and hope it eases.

    • sue84239
      sue84239 steve_30812

      Posted

      I am 12 weeks scarf and akin with tendon release. Still limping and can only wear trainers a size bigger but loads better. I am having physio now to reduce stiffness and exercise daily raising on my toes. Physio says 6-9 before I will feel 'normal' again assuming I do make a full recovery.  It is a long process.......

      i ache when I walk but not severe pain and then get zingy shooting pains occasionally if I have overdone it

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 sue84239

      Posted

      Sue,

      Thanks mine is now swollen, stiff, painful and feels hot. Though moving on it does ease it a bit.

  • steve_30812
    steve_30812

    Posted

    Still paying the price today feet swollen and joints hurting.

    It's time like this you question the success of the operation.

    Surgeon said joints looked good. Give it time and don't be afraid to go for it.

    • sue84239
      sue84239 steve_30812

      Posted

      I think questioning success is inevitable until we feel back to normal but I guess it depends how much pain and discomfort you were in beforehand. The recovery is definitely more uncomfortable and painful than my pre op pain!,  hoping it improves.....
  • blaze123
    blaze123 steve_30812

    Posted

    I had a bunion removed along with a gangleon and a tendon cut to straighten my 2nd toe 8 weeks ago. I thought everything was going really well as I have had very little pain at all, throughout my recovery period, however as previously mentioned I went back to work, and started driving last week and I must admit today I am in quite a lot of pain and discomfort and have come to work wearing my surgical boot again..is all this normal? I am worried because my consultant said just start to drive and ease your foot into shoes and basically get on with it, but I am also worried I have overdone it it. 
    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 blaze123

      Posted

      Blaze,

      I think surgeons are sometimes economical with the recovery. Get on with it sounds familiar!

      Hopefully it's post op pain.

      Was your surgery by an Orthopedic or a podiatrist?

  • blaze123
    blaze123 steve_30812

    Posted

    He was orthopaedic surgeon..I was supposed to be off work until next week, but thought I'd be fine, and I am but just painful today, perhaps just too much over the weekend.

    You must have suffered having both done!

    You've done well to be back at work..what are you wearing on your feet??

    • steve_30812
      steve_30812 blaze123

      Posted

      Steel toe cap boots!

      Trying to work through the pain.

      Sure your surgeon is a good if worried I would contact him for advice.

    • blaze123
      blaze123 steve_30812

      Posted

      ha ha...I might get some too..

      are you still hobbling when you walk?

    • sue84239
      sue84239 blaze123

      Posted

      Footwear is such an issue. Trainers are acceptable but you need to have a sign to say you are post op and not just scruffy! I start a new job after easter and will no doubt be having to wear strange attire to accommodate limited footwear. Crocs trainers or uggs?.
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