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loulou101
loulou101

can anyone help i had op 3 weeks ago and im still the same as before , im useing crutches still

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  • amy51247
    amy51247 loulou101

    Posted

    Hi loulou, I had plantar fascia release surgery November 2016.  I had both feet done. All I can say is I was not given crutches as I was told it was really important to weight bear after a couple of days as this allows the plantar fascia to heal back more lengthened than it was, therefore relieving the pain caused by tension.  I would also say that 3 weeks after my op I was in despair thinking I had made a massive mistake.  Only over a year later can I fully feel the benefit. Give yourself time to heal, 3 weeks, you still have along way to go. Hope this helps, Amy. 
    • yvonne39390
      yvonne39390 amy51247

      Posted

      Amy! Girl!!! I'm suffering 9 months both feet can hardly walk or stand long! sad

      I was hoping to feel some relief after graston treatments as I still need about 10 more! We are breaking down the scar tissue. As a dancer my whole life and an avid high heel wearer like all day everyday and a hip hop fitness instructor by night .... my feet have had enough! I am hoping for light at the end of the tunnel too as I have spent all my savings thousandssssss on conservative treatments and shoes the past months!

  • yvonne39390
    yvonne39390 loulou101

    Posted

    I have heard it can take any where from 3 months to a year to notice any changes .... hang in three! How long were you suffering before op?
    • loulou101
      loulou101 yvonne39390

      Posted

      i was suffering about 2years,, had 3 injections in right foot , then found out on mri scan i had a tear, then , i had shockwave treatment , never worked , physio, then op , and still in pain, i only used crutches to get up for toilet or bed  for the first 2 weeks, but then this week tried without, and couldnt walk and its exactly the same, my ankles realy heat do you know why , i was doing what consultant said elevat them fir 2 week and get up every so often and put weight in them x
  • lucy_09858
    lucy_09858 loulou101

    Posted

    Hi Loulou! 

      I just had surgery this past Friday after a year of failed conservative treatment and relentless pain. 

        My surgeon gave me strict instructions regarding No weight bearing x 3 weeks and then will be limited weight bearing for 3 more. I was told to expect some degree of discomfort for up to a year post-op. He made it sound as though it won’t be as painful as it was prior to surgery but sore. 

     

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