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Im 3 months post bunion surgery with a permanent pin and staple. Im quite swollen and sore still causing a slight limp when I walk.anyone else had this post op? Not sure if to contact the consultant or not. I go back to see him in 3 weeks
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edie23950 mrs_chatty
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Hi, I am two days past 3 weeks post op. I have two screws in my toe. I am walking without th surgical shoe most the time but do have to limpe as well. I recognize that you are several weeks ahead of me me but I sure hope I am not limping at 3 months. I am limping because it is still too tender to put full weight on the foot but if I walk really slow, I can almost do it without a limp. I would suggest you see your doctor. It sure wouldn't hurt!
bunionchat mrs_chatty
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Hi mrs chatty. I had my surgery 7 years ago and I remember walking with a limp because of big toe stiffness for quite a while after surgery. I also developed a sore ankle and I sometimes got cramp in my calf. I think some of that was due to loss of muscle tone whilst sitting or lying around waiting for up to 8 weeks, waiting for the bone to heal. It didn't last and all cleared up over time as I got stronger. I was left with some big toe stiffness but it's only a minor issue.