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Recovery question bunion surgery

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Itsme0512
Itsme0512

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
    JaneG Itsme0512

    Posted

    Hi all very good comments and recognise most of them!  I think the main thing is DONT try to overdo it - you pay for it if you do!  For the first time yesterday I had my trainers on and walked with them. It was fab.  I only had one bunion and toe done - other later - and it's so worth it no big lumps sticking out from toe or bunion.  

    Just one one question though does anyone have a horrible feeling as if something inside your foot moving like a bit of bone and cotton would.  It's between my big  toe and what was the hammertoe toe.  I mentioned it at one of my appointments but was told it was probably nerves and would settle.  Nothing showed on X-ray.  

    Ive to go for CT scan though but unsure what for.......

    Jane

    • Claireme100
      Claireme100 JaneG

      Posted

      Hi Jane!

      I do have that similar feeling you get. I can only describe it like it's maybe my stitches getting caught on my skin near my big toe, also trickling sensation and hotties here and there! My ankle aches more than anything! Am having my bandages removed on the 6th April can't wait! 7days post op today!!

    • JaneG
      JaneG Claireme100

      Posted

      Hi I'm now eight weeks in and that feeling not going.  Getting the bandages off was such a relief but don't be too disheartened if feet don't look great - I gasped lol- but I'm very pleased now things have settled down.  Still a few twinges but not pain.

      Jane

    • Claireme100
      Claireme100 JaneG

      Posted

      My ankle is very dry! 😭

      Did your foot look swollen and bruised when you first seen it?

  • djfdpm
    djfdpm Itsme0512

    Posted

    Any questions concerning post-operative care should alwways be addressed to the surgeon. Not every patient will have the same requirements. In general, the surgical shoe is used ANYTIME a patient is weight-bearing, to protect the foot.
    • Itsme0512
      Itsme0512 djfdpm

      Posted

      Yes if I had an issue of extreme importance I would contact my surgeon,

  • Itsme0512
    Itsme0512

    Posted

    Well had stitches out today,they pulled it out as the stitch was inside not the outside...I honestly screamed it hurt so bad ....a bit of bruising and swelling. Now I get to wear a splint on each big toe bunion area and the Velcro boots
    • JaneG
      JaneG Itsme0512

      Posted

      Hi I've been told I now have a stress fracture near to joint so have to be very careful.  I've to go for CT scan to make sure it isn't going to cause any problems.    Now on third type of shoe but much more comfortable than previous ones.  Have stiffness but no pain.  The thought of getting the other one done gives me the heeby   geebies lol!! 

    • Itsme0512
      Itsme0512 JaneG

      Posted

      I was always told to do both or you won't go back for the other.

      I am glad I did both at once, sucks not being able to do things but thankfully I have four older girls 12-20 in age and a hubby who have done lots for me.

    • Claireme100
      Claireme100 Itsme0512

      Posted

      Hi! my friend had one Done and now 3months later she's going to get the other one done! She's had no problem! 😊

      I have to now wear the removable foot cast it's like a shoe thing! Not very comfy when walking around in it as it's already dented the bunion boot as I have to still walk on my heal! I've had ( plate, 2screws & one pin in the big toe) not had pain yet just sometimes I get an unusual sensation we're the plate is & my big toe is still a little stiff, but it's only been 2weeks and 2days! I am just not looking forward to walking on the front part of my foot for the first time as it will feel so strange won't it 😳

      Do you or did u develop any small water like blisters on your big toe?? Just noticed I have a small one under my big toe!! Is this normal do you no??

    • Itsme0512
      Itsme0512 Claireme100

      Posted

      No blisters, however my incision is really sore and start of an infection has started I have to wear splints on each foot and the walking boot but it was rubbing on incision when I was walking. 

      how often do you you have your feet uncovered each day, I never realized I should of been doing that and never took splint off except to shower. Was afraid my big toe would move. The fresh air will help it heal ,the scar is so ugly 

      On antibiotics now and back to not walking so much, I guess I was over doing it 

  • doolittle
    doolittle Itsme0512

    Posted

    I'm looking forward to getting out of the surgical shoes - have been told I need to wear them for 3-3.5 weeks so nearly there!!

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