Post op Peroneal tendon surgery week 5 questions

That might be pushing it a bit. Everyone heals differently, of course...

If you're able to chose your own seats when booking, try to get a seat at the bulkhead and then use your carryon to prop up your foot when it's allowed. 

Or, if you get on a flight that's not sold out, request the row (most likely at the bac ) that is empty, so you can stretch out.

And then, of course, get up and walk around when you can, do some in-flight stretching/exercises to help combat the swelling.

Yes I think swelling is normal.  I have been told to keep foot elevated at all times in the first two weeks.

Hi Chrissy!

Yes, the forced rest is annoying! But, take advantage of it, and let your body do it's healing.

I'm heading into week three post - op. Still non-weight bearing and elevated as much as possible. Another 10 days before I get the walking boot and can start doing some weight bearing. Not a lot, but some.

I will say this, the more you can elevate it, the faster the swelling will go down. I was able to get my stitches out almost a week early because of this. (I also think I would be in the walking boot sooner, but getting on the dr.s schedule for the appt. any sooner was impossible. )

As for passing the time... well, again, rest as you can. I'm fortunate in that my job is on the computer so I'm sitting a lot anyway - forcing me to work rather than get distracted by something else I'd rather do!  

Pinterest? Take up knitting? Last winter I wasted a lot of time on adult coloring books! haha! 

Good luck!

If you want to see a photo of what the incision looks like at one week (with the swelling and stiches) and then the difference another week of elevation makes, I'd be happy to post/send mine! 

Hi Jen, I was wondering if you had peroneal tendon surgery and if so do you know how long we have to keep the foot off the ground and elevated?

I did. Turns out I had a completely missing tendon! Just a stump remained, so they had to sew what they could to the one remaining tendon and now i have a "super tendon." We'll see how "super" it is once I start physical therapy - haha!

As I mentioned I'm now almost three weeks post op. I still elevate every time I'm sitting if possible. (Right now I'm not elevated and there's all this tingling - similar to when you're foot falls asleep...) 

The elevating will help with the swelling - so the more you can do it, the better. 

Do you have your follow up scheduled with your surgeon? Or have you had a follow up?

 

Hello Chrissy!

I had peroneus brevis tendon repair August 10. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks. I work for a group of podiatrists, ironically. I am the surgical coordinator. I had no idea the extent of these injuries or the recovery. It is overwhelming. I have had quite a bit of depression the past week and a half that I wasn't expecting. The pain and swelling is worse than I expected. Reading a lot of these posts on here I am not sure if I feel encouraged or dIscouraged. I am bored and stir crazy. I understand where you are coming from.

Freebyrd I am now in week three.  My consultant was very pleased as much of the swelling had gone done.  I got a lighter cast on and have to progressively put more weight on foot over the next two weeks and walk with  crutches.  Then over the following two weeks start to progressively walk without the crutches.  The aim being to walk without crutches in 4 weeks time which is 6 weeks post op.  So long as there is no pain then I think everything may be ok.  I think the only way to reduce swelling is keep foot elevated almost all the time in the first couple of weeks.

jen had my followup appointment at two weeks. Got a lighter cast as there was hardly any swelling.  I have to start putting weight on it going forward so that I can walk without crutches in four weeks time or six weeks post op.  This will be challenging for me.  When my foot is down it goes quite deep purple colour which goes when elevated again.  I think this is normal.  I will elevate at all times when not standing.

Hi just to say podiatrists are amazing and seems not many people realise how well trained and in depth they are. I went for 3rd session yesterday after a year on crutches ... And he thinks I am going to avoid the Peroneal tendon surgery I had scheduled for October .. Fingers crossed.

One of the reasons I decided to persue one last opinion ( after many ) was seeing how tough the post op is on this forum,

Good luck with your recovery !

Yes it's funny how no one thinks of them sometimes it seems. They are very specifically trained with all things regarding the foot and ankle. Good for you!!! If you can avoid it that's awesome! I went yesterday and was released to return to work Tuesday (since Monday is a holiday). I am so excited. One, my short term disability policy stinks and I need the money, two I'm going nuts, and three I'm going nuts!!!! Lol. That will be one day short of being off work 4 weeks. My swelling was much better he said. Still some so went into another Unna boot. Still non weight bearing. But will be starting PT maybe next week. It's slow and tedious, as you know after a year on crutches. But maybe now I am moving into the next phase. Fingers crossed for you! Good luck.

That's wonderful! I am still nonweight bearing but going back to work Tuesday finally. 4weeks PO. I'm waiting for driving. It's my right ankle so I still can't drive. Good luck!!

Just wondering how you can go back to work whilst still non weight bearing?  It will probably be ages before we can driver.  It is also my right ankle.

I will have to have a driver. And I have a knee scooter (for 2 months now actually). I have a desk job so will have to elevate it. I work for my surgeon. A blessing, as it turns out. It's trial and error. I might only be part time at first if its too painful. Will keep you posted. I cannot stand being dependent on others for rides by the way. Ugh!!!

Hi: I had the same surgery in early November. I just got out of the boot and am trying to walk. Surgeon did not suggest cane or crutch. After 30 minutes I am limping and the walking is so painful due to lack of range of motion. Can anyone tell me if they ever walk normally again... or close to normal without pain? I had the peronal longus, brevis and muscle repaired in my right ankle. Was in cast for several weeks and by Dec 27 in walking boot. Two days ago I am in stable shoes, compression socks, strong wrap around ankle. Also in PT. This is painful!