Should I get my other foot done?
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I've posted a while ago regarding my bunions. Long story short, I had a lapidus procedure for my big toe then osteotomy for my pinky toe but the pinky toe hasn't been causing me much issues except occassional shocking sensations as a result of some (hopefully) temporary nerve damage.
I am approximately 12 weeks post op and have had a normal recovery thus far with major complications. The only thing is I can't bend my big toe down at all but my toe does bend up pretty well, I'd say at least 60-70 degrees.
I began walking almost a month ago now and I just began to walk without using crutches but only for short distances. I am still in a surgical shoe (it has a solid sole that doesn't bend at the toes) because I cannot find a shoe big enough to fit my slightly swollen foot, mostly at the arches. When I try to walk and push off with my toes, it hurts where the fusion occurred. Do I just have to push through that pain or overtime will it go away if I just don't push off with my toes? It causes me to limp and I move like a turtle. I just feel like this recovery is going to be longer than the six months I was told, which is when my other foot will be operated on pending my rehab of my current foot. I still can't drive either. I can give up running or other high impact activities, I do have flat feet so my podiatrist said I'll need orthotics forever otherwise the bunion will get worse.
Does having one foot corrected affect the mechanics of walking? My good foot does hurt at the bunion but hardly and I'm pretty sure it's because I use it to full weight bear. Just wondering if anyone has come to this crossroad before, what you decided and would you change your mind now?
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Ts_Bunions allison30388
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I'm still on a early start to my recovery but in your case it going to take about a year to fully get through the discomfort and have full function of foot.
Constant working of the foot, even tho u will have pain, is going to help heal the foot. Baby steps is all I can say. Don't push yourself to hard but keep moving.