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rae54970
rae54970

Hi All.

ive posted a few pictures in the past of my journey, anyone else care to share theirs? X I do feel this helps others on their journey! Come on be brave, before and after! X

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  • Terri66
    Terri66 rae54970

    Posted

    I am four weeks post op today, these were taken at the weekend x
    • rae54970
      rae54970 Terri66

      Posted

      Fabulous! They are looking great! You've got to be happy with those? X
    • rae54970
      rae54970 Terri66

      Posted

      keep the bandage on! It will close up more x 
  • LadyPink
    LadyPink rae54970

    Posted

    Had my left foot operated December 2014, to remove a bunion and straighten my big toe using two pins etc. My surgeon used the Scarf Akin method. I rested my foot as much as I could for 7 weeks and then went back to full weight bearing, walking and driving. Had an EXCELLENT result. The right foot gets dine next month. Can't wait. LadyPink
    • rae54970
      rae54970 LadyPink

      Posted

      oh wow! Again looking so good! I love seeing pictures! This is what we have all wanted for do long! Bring on your next op x good luck x imagine next summer? Sandals x lol 
    • LadyPink
      LadyPink rae54970

      Posted

      Thanks Rae for your good wishes. It IS interesting to see other people's pictures isn't it? If my right foot turns out to be as successful as my left one after the op, then I shall be a very happy bunny. And I DID wear sandals this summer by the way. At 4 months I bought Crocs (rubber) clogs like surgeons wear - except mine were BRIGHT PINK!  So roomy and comfortable especially if your foot is still slightly swollen. Then later at about 6 months I found their little flat sandals called Crocs 'Cleo' an absolute dream. A size bigger than normal is advisable as it gives you that extra width and both styles have the shaped footbed - great if you have flat feet like me. For the first time ever I could walk with a spring in my step. I was even at a wedding in July and wore high heels (for a very short time) - then my foot told me it had had enough! Good luck to you and everyone with your recoveries. LadyPink
  • LadyPink
    LadyPink rae54970

    Posted

    Hi Rae - LadyPink back again - I forgot to mention I am almost 71 yrs so no one is ever too old to have their bunions sorted out. I had very little pain - nothing that two paracetamols couldn't fix. LadyPink
  • sally2403
    sally2403 rae54970

    Posted

    This is only the ones I can find. I had my left foot done in February and my right in May. The first two pictures are my feet now. The one on the end are of each foot at four weeks post op. Sadly I have a cyst on my right scar that I have to have removed. But never mind.
    • rae54970
      rae54970 sally2403

      Posted

      Sally they look so good! I'm dealing with swelling at the moment. How long did it take for yours yo go down? X
    • sally2403
      sally2403 rae54970

      Posted

      My first foot seemed to take for ever but my second foot was very quick, I don't think there is any right or wrong amount of time just try to hang in there x
  • barbara00055
    barbara00055 rae54970

    Posted

    Here is the story of my left foot, took a photo just about every month since 26 March this year.  I guess the before and after photo, first and last, shows the improvement,  BUT Im not happy with my middle toe, the scar tissue seems to have stuck to my fused bone frown There is a bit of a difference between June and now, but only that my ankle isnt so badly swollen.  Im still limping, still have aches and pains, still put my foot up regularly.  But I guess its only 5 months this week.
    • rae54970
      rae54970 barbara00055

      Posted

      Hi Barbara. Your foot looks good, but I see what you mean about the line. I have a line on mine but it's higher up than yours, sort of in the middle of my second toe, ,mines a bit lumpy too, but early days, give it time, then ask the Dr for advice, I'll wear a tie ring if I have i and too lol x
    • barbara00055
      barbara00055 rae54970

      Posted

      Mine is like a dimple, it goes into the bone, I think I could manage a scar like the others but this one is annoying.  My grandchildren laughingly say it looks like someone has chopped off the toe and stuck it back, well I guess that's a bit true - he just left the skin at the back whole.  Because I am unsatisfied they haven't discharged me from hospital outpatients.  Each time I go they say give it time, but next in October I'm having more X-rays.  Thing is I think the bone has fused but it has fused to the skin as well.  Nothing much they can do about that I suppose.  I have been massaging it more regularly in the hope it will free up from the bone,  The ring sounds like a good idea in the summer months, but soon I guess it'll all be covered up with socks etc.
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