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Update at Two weeks

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Swampiesue
Swampiesue

hi I have just been and had that awful big fat dressing removed. I also had my stiches taken out, I have not had it replaced with anything and I have been told " I can now have a bath or shower, but no long soaks. I have a plastic separator between my toes and have to wear the lovely sandals for another four weeks when I will also be sent another out patient appointment. 

Cant wait for that bath tonight, my skin is soooooo dry, and flaking not only on the foot but all up the leg. My foot is still swollen and bruised. I was told its early days yet and it still has a lot of healing to do. My feeling on the top of my big toe may be permanent or may come back in time. 

Boy am am I looking forward to that bath !!! 

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  • lynave55
    lynave55 Swampiesue

    Posted

    I've just had my big bandage removed although stitches next week but feels better having that changed told to walk on foot now feels odd but toes are moving smile also told will be in this shoe for Atleast another 5 weeks all in all recovery seems to be going ok x
  • sue84239
    sue84239 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Enjoy Sue. Don't have the water too hot!  Be warned you shed skin over the first few baths!  I used an old flannel to gently rub it off and even now the underside of my toe is still peely after a bath.

    take it easy and keeps lots of padding (towels and bath mats) on the floor for when you get out. Balancing act!

    • Swampiesue
      Swampiesue sue84239

      Posted

      Thanks Sue, I'll remember that.. I feel like a snake already my skin is quite dry normally( too much sun bathing in my younger days) however is coming of in scales almost 😄
  • nicola22779
    nicola22779 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Congratulations! Am I the only  person who has to wear the giant bandage for six weeks? I had it changed at two weeks and now have to wear it for another four weeks. I've asked about taking it off but been told to keep it on!
    • Blustardust
      Blustardust nicola22779

      Posted

      I have a minimum of 4 weeks in the bulky bandaging and it may be longer.  It really depends on how much work we've all had done and some are luckier than others with the time limit.  I'm on 3 weeks post op, next appointment next week but not sure until I get there if they will take off bandage or remove stitches ..... if they do, I might be able to have a bath (at last!)
    • misskh
      misskh nicola22779

      Posted

      I had both feet done at the same time... had a plaster cast on

      my right foot and a puffy dressing on my left. 2 week check up

      cast/dressing removed, stitches checked, dissolvable so

      nothing needed doing there... freedom... NO..both feet then putin plaster casts for a further 4 weeks!

    • jennifer70624
      jennifer70624 nicola22779

      Posted

      Hey,

      I have to wear a bandage and non weightberring boot for a total of 8 wks. I thought I was the only one still in bandage too and stuck in bed. The only one not walking yet. I was beginning to think I was the only one still stuck in bed. I think I depends on the Dr an the surgery.

      I'm 4 wks in and 4 more to go. I can NOT wait. Can't wait to shower and really be able to wash my hair. Getting all the dead skin off between my toes and getting that bandage off. It feels like it squeezing my toes together too tight.

      Wishing a speedy recovery

  • christine83627
    christine83627 Swampiesue

    Posted

    You are very lucky to have your dressing removed

    I am 27 days post op and still have a dressing on. I will have it on for at least another 11 days as I am having two toes straightened and they have wires in them. The wires have to stay in for another 12 days. So it will be nearly six weeks by the time I am able to have a shower.Not that I am counting!

    • lynave55
      lynave55 christine83627

      Posted

      Hi I've still got a dressing on just smaller than last one have to keep shoe on another 5 weeks I've got wires in foot and big toe have another check next week think it's more for wound check and to make sure toes moving ok pleased bandage changed as was sticking to stitches where had bled a bit feels more comfortable now
  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue

    Posted

    I wonder if the different rules depend on the different operations we have had. 
    • lynave55
      lynave55 Swampiesue

      Posted

      Think it's that and the consultant what their preference is mine didn't give out crutches either, whereas some do, plus some people have bone removed some shaved so guess it may well depend on bit both, I'm happy with my care and advise so far will see how I progress and when time comes for normal shoes smile
  • sue84239
    sue84239 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Different procedures and different surgeon requests I think.  There were three different surgeons at my hospital all giving different advice and recovery recommendations! Bizarre!
  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue

    Posted

    I will just be glad when I can get rid of the giant shoe and toe spacer, meanwhile I am elated I can have a bath again...shower tomorrow but tonight a lovely bath...
  • vanessaWestmor
    vanessaWestmor Swampiesue

    Posted

    Yay, congratulations! I had my visit yesterday with the same experience although my doc said that he used premenant screws in my toe and dissolving stitches so I will luckily not have those appointments in my future. I was showering pretty well with a taped bag on my leg but yes a full "foot loose" shower will be amazing today! Looking forward to hearing more from you as you continue to recover.
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