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TEDIOUS RECOVERY from FOOT FUSION SURGERY

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Hellofagal1
Hellofagal1

Hi. I'm Helen and I am in the fifth week of recovery from Fusion Surgery on my lateral and medial cunieforms

I didn't realize when I signed up for this surgery about the difficulties I was about to incur from a non weight baring recovery

I live in a 2 story house so I have to live on my couch in my living room which has a step to get to it

Therefore I utilize 2 walkers and a wheelchair to get from the couch to to the bathroom about 50 ft Really tough in the middle of the night!!!

My husband is really helpful and a great care giver but I'm sure he isn't happy with constantly adhering to all of my requests ( demands in his mind

Recently Ive found that my foot from the surgical site to my toes totally numb Has anyone experienced this sensation. If so what have you done Thanks ahead for your feedback😀

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  • joanne31453
    joanne31453 Hellofagal1

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    Hello Helen!

    I am in my 4th week post big toe fusion on my right foot. I use a scooter to get around!! It has a basket so I can carry things! I just had my stitches out last week and I noticed the incision site is numb. I have no problem with that and hope it stays that way. I had a bunion and arthritis to contend with so the pain became unbearable. As a teacher I am on my feet all day long so I decided to have this surgery to relieve me of the pain. I love to hike, kayak and ride my bike. As long as I can resume these activities I will be happy.

  • tamaran3253Ta0
    tamaran3253Ta0 Hellofagal1

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    • i also live in a 2 story house my bathroom is upstairs i had midfoot fusion surgery 7 weeks ago i crawled up the stairs and had my bf put the knee bike up there I had a cast for 2 weeks and now the air cast boot I confess I have cheated a bit and walk on the side of my foot I know it's bad but I can't help it
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