Seven weeks post op bunion ectomy
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Hi, I'm a newbie ! I had a bunion removed seven weeks ago today, I have had three physio sessions and having my last one on Monday, my toe is still very painful when moving and will not bend downwards,I'm still wearing my protective boot as the scar is painful to touch, is all this normal ?! Thanks x
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gracedavis1 Terri66
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I maybe not the best person to answer this question as unfortunately a year later I'm still suffering from the operation. I unfortunately caught 4 infections and still not able to move my toe properly which has caused two slipped discs and me unable to walk. What I'm trying to say is don't go on the words of your physio if you're in pain please go back to the doctor. I did a bit too much too soon after my operation which caused me to have an infection. If you feel like your foot is a bit swollen and doesn't look good better to get it checked out. You do not want to be in the same situation as I am in. Hope I haven't scared you But I just thought it was best to let you know. If you need any other advice please feel free to reply to me. Many thanks
Terri66 gracedavis1
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bev52304 Terri66
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I expressed my concerns re scar pain with my surgeon before my op. He demonstrated why and how I have to massage the wound very early on with oil to loosen the scar tissue and to prevent painful scar tissue. Having said that pain is not normal and should allways be investigated. As I'm only 11 days post op I can't give any other advice.
Terri66 bev52304
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elizabeth_83569 Terri66
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Terri66 elizabeth_83569
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Mayfairmam Terri66
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Terri66 Mayfairmam
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bev52304 Mayfairmam
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Thanks for that bit of info. I tend to want instant results in everything. The recovery for bunion ops is just a bit slower. I know 4 people that have had bunion corrective surgery, they all say they are glad they did it and none of them have any issues arises from their ops. Oh and the ladies all wear heels!
Mishe55 Terri66
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Anna1821 Terri66
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I had a bunion sorted and two toes shortened. I have very sensitive scars - even one month on from the surgery but much less sensitivity now than I had originally.
My foot was covered for the first two weeks and at the end of week two, after the stitch loops were cut, I covered my scar in Sudocrem at night and put an old sock on it (to stop the creme wrecking the bedsheets). That really helped the sensitivity issue but made the rest of my skin very dry and it peeled. I am now using BioOil with some success but having read the other tips I will change my routine.
Mishe55 Anna1821
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Oil of any sort and in particular Vit E oil (as it is the vitamin which helps skin to be elastic and regenerate according to a friend of mine who is a plastic surgeon) need to be applied for 3 months (vit E oil has amazing effect on scars, in Australia it is possible to buy a pure vit E oil in Health Food Shops and some Pharmacies)
Terri66 Anna1821
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sue84239 Terri66
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