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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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lumplessfeet Itsme0512
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Hello there! I had both bunions removed Mid-October 2016, so I'm 5 1/2 months post surgery. I wore the boots whenever I needed to get around, so if I was sitting with my feet up, I took them off, mainly because I found them heavy. I did try sleeping in them but, again, the weight of them made it uncomfortable. I slept on my back with my feet elevated on pillows, outside of the quilt. I wasn't comfortable with the quilt being over my feet for quite a while. With regard to walking around, for the first couple of weeks, I did a lot of bum-shuffling (because it was easier somehow) if I needed to go upstairs to the loo, but there were times when only the boots would do, i.e. going to the kitchen to prepare dinner, etc. My kids are a little older (12&14), so getting them to school wasn't a problem, because they take themselves. Six months down the line, I'm so pleased to be rid of my bunions. I'm told that it could take up to a year for my feet to get back to normal, but so far, so good :-). Rest up and elevate those tootsies!!
Claireme100 lumplessfeet
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How long did it take for you to walk without needing to rest & elevate? Glad to hear you are well now! It is so boring isn't it!! I get fed up at times..
I've been cleaning up today with resting in between with ice pack on my foot!! 1week tomorrow it will be from surgery! My bandages are very awful as the swelling has gone down so the bandages have gone very discomforting!! Hope my scar looks ok when I go have the bandages changed!!
lumplessfeet Claireme100
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Oh, gosh! You're only about a week post surgery! I was pottering around for the first couple of weeks and off work for 6weeks. I think I wanted to run before I could walk, if I'm being honest......If I stayed on my feet for too long, I certainly knew about it. My feet would swell up and become quite uncomfortable. I would say that they started feeling better after about 4 months (I am on my feet all day and went back to work full hours after Christmas). I know it's hard, but, please, put your feet up and rest them as much as you can (you're a mum and will find that bit tricky!!): you'll get the best results and healing if you do. I do have scars (2 on each foot - I had scarf and akin osteotomies) but they're not that bad ; certainly not angry or ugly like the bunions that used to be decorating my feet :-)! Looking forward to the summer and wearing nicer shoes!
I know you're probably tearing your hair out because you can't do what you normally do, but each day is nearer to the day when you can. Just be a little patient and you will be so pleased.
Take care.
Itsme0512 Claireme100
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although I hate just laying around its the best thing we can do for the first bit
i was told to stay off feet for 2weeks and only weight bare on heels with crutches to use the bathroom only
Just be careful not to over do it
doolittle Claireme100
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If you're worried about scarring, there's good evidence that even just putting medical tape over the scar can relieve the tension and improve the appearance of the scar. Prob as much as the more expensive silicone sheets. I'll be hedging my bets and using silicone tape...
Claireme100 Itsme0512
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I can wiggle my toes, & ive just tried to wiggle my big toe and I did 😳
I don't no if am right, but I sometimes feel a damp sensation and my bandages a little loose around my big toe area?? (Hmmm)
I can see all my toes right To were they start on my foot and they look fine no blood or anything 😊 Or brusing!! Hope this is a good sign! I've had it elevated for 6days even through the night I've tried to keep it high up on lots of pillows!
But my bandages at the sole of my foot feel so uncomfortable and piled together! Does your ankle ache??
Claireme100 doolittle
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Ohhh I will try that then once am bandage free!! I can wiggle my toes, & ive just tried to wiggle my big toe and I did 😳
I don't no if am right, but I sometimes feel a damp sensation and my bandages a little loose around my big toe area?? (Hmmm)
I can see all my toes right To were they start on my foot and they look fine no blood or anything 😊 Or brusing!! Hope this is a good sign! I've had it elevated for 6days even through the night I've tried to keep it high up on lots of pillows!
But my bandages at the sole of my foot feel so uncomfortable and piled together! Does your ankle ache??
Claireme100 lumplessfeet
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My surgery was (Bunionectomy,1st metatarsal basal osteomy, lateral soft tissue release and akin osteotomy)
I can wiggle my toes, & ive just tried to wiggle my big toe and I did 😳
I don't no if am right, but I sometimes feel a damp sensation and my bandages a little loose around my big toe area?? (Hmmm)
I can see all my toes right To were they start on my foot and they look fine no blood or anything 😊 Or brusing!! Hope this is a good sign! I've had it elevated for 6days even through the night I've tried to keep it high up on lots of pillows!
But my bandages at the sole of my foot feel so uncomfortable and piled together! Does your ankle ache??
doolittle Claireme100
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Claireme100 doolittle
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Are you having both feet or 1?
I hope your surgery goes well!! I stayed in overnight which I was happy about really as it's uncomfortable & the anaesthetic made me not feel my bottom half of my leg for many hours!
But I am pain free & I have been pain free from the 2nd day of surgery, I am not even needing any pain relief 😊 codeine made me poorly so I took only panadol!!
My foot only feels heavy if I've been up too long!
Keep me updated 😊
lumplessfeet doolittle
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You may be a bit fragile at first, but it will be worth it!
Itsme0512 doolittle
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Good luck with your surgery , first three days I had pain but as long as you stay on top of your pain meds it's manageable,only thing I find now is boredom from just laying around,I am 7 day post op
meg44612 lumplessfeet
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Good wishes from me too. Sure it's sore for 2 days but stay in bed and take the painkillers. After that it's just a case of hobbling a little resting a lot hobbling a little resting a lot. Almost 6 weeks on and I'm going back to normal job but think foot won't be normal for a month yet
Claireme100 Itsme0512
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I find it's so boring too 😭
Am getting aching legs and hips and ankle from all this rest 😐😣😩😩
I've been doing a bit of core work on the floor and leg raises to help my aches!! My ankle is so annoying though!! When do you get your bandages changed??
Claireme100 meg44612
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meg44612 Claireme100
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Just you ! 😂😂
doolittle Claireme100
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My bedroom is upstairs so I can either stay there for a couple of days or sleep in a recliner downstairs if I wnt to be around my family. But a bit oncerned about how I would manage stairs early on!
doolittle Itsme0512
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Thank you - see post above, I'm still taking it somewhat easy after a big hernia repair, but figure I may as well bundle my recoveries!!
Pain not so much of a worry as I am an anaesthetist for a foot surgeon so know a lot about drugs and have them all organised!!
I have had 2 weeks of doing very little, up and about this week but try to rest in the afternoons. My friends have been great about taking me out or visiting, as well as dropping off meals!
Claireme100 doolittle
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Oh wow you have good friends 😊
Gosh you have been through quite a lot recently then! At least your resting plenty!
I get the occasional burning sensation and trickling like it feels wet underneath or something! But am not in pain thank god, but I do get funny sensations inside, I am just more worried about what it's going to look like when I have my bandages removed!! My toes don't look bruised yet & it's been a week tomorrow since operation!! Hope the brusing doesn't come!!
Itsme0512 Claireme100
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Claireme100 Itsme0512
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Am 7days post op today 😊
& I just recived a text from hospital to tell me my appointment is the 6th April 😊 to have bandages removed and checked! I can't wait as the bandages are uncomfortable now! Are yours?
I keep feeling a little hotness underneath too & sometimes a trickling sensation! But no pain 😊