Swelling and cold feet
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OK I know we've been through this probably hundreds of times, but is it normal to have your foot swell and ankle swell and to have cold foot and leg after this surgery?does it go away? I've also noticed the foot being darker in color. I'm 6 weeks out this Thursday. Also as you all know I've been non weight bearing for 6 weeks. My first operation was anterior the revision he cut on the side of hip. I'm worried, scared. I know this is such a major operation.
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dorothy04749 linda81469
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Dear Linda
It is so normal, here I am at 12 weeks postop, just been out for a lovely evening and my husband has just applied ice to my foot because it is swollen as usual. Nothing to worry about it is all part of the healing process the more you do the more it's Wells
linda81469 dorothy04749
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Thanks Dorothy! Just feels like I get over one hump then there's another & another!! Tomorrow I see dr and hopefully I can start doing more physical therapy! And of course weight bearing!! It's been 6 weeks!! 🤗🤓 LD
dorothy04749 linda81469
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It is not unusual here I am at 12 weeks postop, had a lovely night out and my husband is applying ice to my foot and ankle as usual.
Regards dot
linda81469 dorothy04749
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So icing is good to do? I look forward to going out with my hubby! It's been months now!! Thanks! 🤓🤗. LD
elaine23679 linda81469
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linda81469 elaine23679
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Thank you Elaine! I just want to feel normal again! As I know we all do!! 🤓🤗. LD
linda81469 elaine23679
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lyn1951 linda81469
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Sorry Linda - for me shoes were hopeless after surgery, had an old pair of of crocs, heel strap tipped over so they are just like clogs.
I had never worn crocs previously as I thought they are just soooo ugly, but now they are my go to shoes for around the house, and even going to the supermarket, they are just soo comfortable.
I also took them to the hospital, nice new crocs for my second replacement, and nurses were saying they are just the trick for post surgery as they are soo loose but seeing you stand in a little dish they don;t slip out from under you.
I purchased the cheap and nasty version rather than the very expensive brand name crocs, but notice they have only lasted a fraction of the time of my husbands brand name crocs, he's been telling me for years these are great shoes.
linda81469 lyn1951
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Thanks Lyn! I can wear a shoe on other foot, but Im thinking what am I gonna do for other foot!?!? I'm gonna get my hubby to get me some. I'll try the cheapy kind first!! 😜 Hugs, 🤗😏 LD
kate32837 linda81469
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Feet, ankles and knees like an elephants, ice packs and two cushions to raise dumbo's legs at the end of most days! Sound familiar?
Bless you, it's, (as I've said many times) the gift that keeps on giving 😏
Take heart in the knowledge that you are on great company!
love and hugs xxx
linda81469 kate32837
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Thank you Kate!! It's hard sometimes to deal with that on top of everything else!! I don't know what to do!! I sit. I stand, I hop on my good leg, still non weight bearing. And the wheelchair is so uncomfortable but I don't want to sit anywhere else till dr clears me if restrictions! 😩 LD 🤗🤓
linda81469
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linda81469 kate32837
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linda81469 kate32837
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kate32837 linda81469
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Got a pair of slip on Sketchers, soft and low backed, apart from those - I don't! Wobble around the house bare foot! Xx