Scarf osteotomy & Akin

I'm sorry you're in pain I'm sure it does get better with time I going to have my right foot done on June 5th and I had my left foot done unfortunately was not improperly that was 18 years ago and has to be redone keep icing your foot to reduce swelling and keep it elevated take your pain meds as needed you should get better soon the only thing I worry about from your post is a fact that you said you've been running fevers fevers can be a sign of infection you should contact your doctor just to make sure everything is OK just to wish you the best of luck keep us posted

Hi katie. I had same op on both feet almost 9 weeks ago. I too was, and am impatient. I really wasnt prepared for how immobile this op makes you. You are very young to have this op but then hopefully your young age will benefit you in the fact that you may heal quicker. Everyone really does have different experiences of this surgery - but i have learned that patience really is key. It is a long recovery but in t meantime why not try some heat treatments such as a warm water bottle to ease the pain in you back. Good luck to you.

Hi Katie. sounds as though you've really been through it, poor you. Brave you having both done. I had the same op as you but only one foot, 17 weeks ago, due to have my other done in a few weeks. The worst of the pain for me only lasted the first week but I took both iboprufen and Codeine, think the key is to take them regularly before the pain kicks in so you're on top of it. But the real pain is the two weeks enforced bed rest isn't it?! Have to look on it as a holiday, thoroughly spoil yourself and make sure others do the same for you!!! Oh and plenty of future shoe shopping wish lists can pass hours  away

One thing to try if you haven't already is to raise the foot end of your mattress a little - propped mine up with a pile of books, found that really helped and was more comfortable.for sleeping. Hope that helps you. Wish you well  and a fast recovery Katie. 

 

Although you clearly are a special case and I had Lapidus which I think is a little more severe than osteotomy,  what I do believe immediately by what you say is that you have not been given enough meds for your situation.  I could not have got through the immediate days after surgery merely on ibuprofen.  You should contact your GP immediately and ask for stronger painkillers.  Nobody should have to suffer severe pain.  I had Co-cdamol as well as Tramadol to get me through.  Ask your GP for help immediately.  I am sure you will get better through this, it just takes time.  Good luck.

Hello Katie.

You are very young to need this surgery. I am sure it will all come right for you.

However, I am sure you're a very sensible and intelligent young woman, but the recovery period following this type of surgery is VERY long and great patience is required.

So, you must rest, rest and elevate the feet as you are doing already. I suspect you will have been given elbow crutches. If not you need to get some. Having one foot out of action is bad enough but both requires even more support with mobility.

As it is only a week since your surgery you are very much in the early days of recovery.

That's why it  is imperative that you keep off the feet and only move for no more than 10minutes in every hour.

A bed cradle will help with keeping the weight of the bed covers off your feet and a couple of Limbos ( these are waterproof stockings and I found mine a great bonus) will be useful to have and to put on over your bandages when you feel confident enough to take a shower. Both are easily available online and worth the cost.

Trust me, the pain/discomfort will ease but this will be helped along if only you follow the advice to stay off your feet as much as possible.

I am in my 60s and even I was bored at times having to sit around a great deal. But it's been worth it and I am glad I had the surgery although I had my feet done separately. One in November 2013 and the other in October 2014. So I have had the recovery ongoing for pretty much the best part of two years.

Boredom is an awful thing but I am afraid you must grin and bear it. Sorry if this sounds harsh.

I am sorry you had a bad reaction and was sick and you are only able to tolerate ibuprofen. As for the sweating/freezing through the night, maybe you should contact either your GP and/or your consultant's secretary to inform them of this condition in case you have some underlying cause for it.

The back pain is a nuisance and even though I had the benefit of a reclining armchair with a foot rest I had bouts of feeling stiff in my back.

You will p[robably have read many posts from users of this forum and basically we are all very much in the same camp but so many of us have a good outcomes and are glad we had the surgery.

Don't expect to be back to normal before 9/12 months. This may sound horrendously long but our feet have so much to cope with and the surgery does take its toll as all the bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments in the foot have undegone major surgical trauma.

You will get varying degrees of throbbing if you are on the feet for too long. Listen to what your feet are saying and when this occurs get them elevated as high as possible  -  not below groin level.

A young woman like you will want to be up and out and about doing what 19year olds tend to do these days, but you MUST take very great care.

Good Luck.

Gillian