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I had bunion surgery on both my feet March 22,2017
they used wires rather than pins to realign my big toes
my question is did you wear the boots(wedge shoe ) all the time or just when you were walking to washroom ....
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JaneG Itsme0512
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hope that helps.
Jane
Itsme0512 JaneG
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Looking forward to the bandages coming off and wearing just the splint and boot.
Claireme100 Itsme0512
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Itsme0512 Claireme100
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Claireme100 Itsme0512
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Hi! I am 6daya post op now! I have had very very little pain since day 2 😊
Just have discomfort from the bandages in the middle part of my foot, I feel like there getting looser & it's gone horrible in the middle part!
I have been using my bunion boot they provided me with at all times when am up, but when laying elevated I have It of!! I've been elevated most of the time apart from going in the car & bathroom and making a wick meal!!
Itsme0512 Claireme100
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meg44612 Itsme0512
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I had surgery on 20th of February for bunion and two hammertoes. I had pins put through my toes. I didn't wear the big shoe when I was resting only when walking around. Had pins taken out yesterday and glad to bin that shoe
Claireme100 meg44612
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meg44612
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When bandage came off foot was a bit red and toes bloody but I went against doctors orders and had a shower when I got home. Taking care to put clean fresh tepid water over operated foot before I got out of shower. It took ages to wash as had to be very cautious (put towel on base of shower to ensure didn't slip) but no adverse problems. So pins out and now have a very low level surgical shoe so just need to keep wiggling toes until they get back to normal. I'm back to driving at work on Monday so need to be positive.
Itsme0512 meg44612
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meg44612 Itsme0512
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Back for 2 weeks! They gave me a desk job only working 5 hrs a day which was helpful . Biggest hassle was getting to bus stop and back. The usual 5 minute walk took about 15. I'd put foot up for couple hours once home. Doesn't seem to have caused any problems and consultant saw my x ray then took pins out a week early woo hoo
brenda81073 Itsme0512
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I took mine off at night as I presumed they were to take the weight of the toe when walking. I put them on the second I was going to put my foot to the floor Doing OK on that. I did only keep the sheet over my toes as I didn't like the weight of the duvet. Op 6th March and counting the days to the 6 week marker.
Claireme100 brenda81073
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How are you walking around?
What did you foot like like for the 1st time after seeing it after the op?
Sorry all the questions!!
I can move my toes now really well apart from my big toe!
My bandages feel much looser and it's making it more uncomfortable 😣
I can walk on my heal About 40steps before sitting down, I can also walk up & down the stairs properly but on my heal, things are getting easier but I do get aches and pains in my legs & ankle from been laid up so long!!
brenda81073 Claireme100
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First two weeks i mainly had my feet up, at three weeks the swelling is minimal so I divide the day between resting and moving around. I go out with sticks for balance and keep weight off but the exercise feels good. I do move my ankles around and gently move my other toes. I won't walk without boot before 6 weeks as the bones won't be properly set. I did have both done.
Good luck.
Claireme100 brenda81073
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Ouch! Both feet together!!
I walk with one stick! Did your feet look very sore & swollen when you seen them after 2weeks? I can't wait for this to be over!
I get so bored & my bum is numb at times from sitting too long, I do lay on the floor and do sit ups & leg movements to help though! Just quite depressing at the age of 26 & not been able to take my 5yr old boy to school or take him out as I get exhausted & feel pressure in the leg and foot of I stand too long! Just a long waiting game I guess!
brenda81073 Claireme100
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Yes, they didn't look that brilliant. I made a bowl of warm water and gently washed them off. that made them feel and look better. I'm 70, somewhat older than you and can probably sit still for longer. I try to arrange something every day - visitors, a film and always my saving grace, writing.
It must be very difficult with a 5 year old boy, I hope you have lots of help. At 3 weeks walking is easier. I like to keep the wounds protected as they can rub on the splints if I walk very far. Keep counting the days you've done and not the ones to be done.
Claireme100 brenda81073
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My bandages feel uncomfortable as the swelling has gone down so I think they have gone a little baggy underneath which is so horrible! I do ice my feet at times if I've been up too long doing bits of house work that I can do!! I just hope my scar looks ok when I have the bandages changing!! Am not looking forward to looking at my foot for the first time of that makes sense??
Itsme0512 Claireme100
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i haven't done stairs yet ,op was March 22. My doctor told me not too,do you find the stair climbing hard and painfull
meg44612 Itsme0512
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Claireme100 Itsme0512
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I found it difficult for the 1st 4days going up and down the stairs in. Y bum, but now I can walk up & down without pain but been extra careful and slowly!! 6days post-op I had (bunionectomy 1st matatarsal basal osteotomy, soft tissue release and akin osteotomy)