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Hi
Call me vain, but I am very concerned that I apparently won't be able to wear heels EVER if I have a fusion bunion operation. I'm not talking huge here, but the surgeon said anything over half an inch would not be possible. Is this really the case? At present I usually wear shoes with heels of 1 - 1 1/2 inches, so not huge by any means. I know this is trivial compared to some of the other discussions but, as I have little pain with my bunions and the op would only be to make is possible to wear 'ordinary' shoes rather than being confined to the limited availability and styles of extra extra wide, I am concerned. I don't want to be still struggling to find footwear!
Thanks for any thoughts.
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joyce16553 sally54711
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ella0404 sally54711
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After 2 days I walked out of hospital on my own legs-( with min pain) wearing special stiff sandal for one week. The only condition was staying IN BED for 23 3/4 hours with leg up ( 15 min a day for toilet etc) .
After 1 week- visit to my surgeon to check my wound and getting permission to wear birkenstocks and runners (roomier once) and changing bandage on my toe.
After 2 weeks- walking around shops and house. No pain at all, foot a bit swallen, but not a big deal. And driving (if comfortable) in rigid sole shoe
After 4 weeks- doing whatever I wish- but will go back to work after ok from Dr after 6 weeks ( phisical job with a lot of walking- going back to office would be earlier- 2 weeks after operation)
At the moment I can wear wide shoes with1-3 cm heel. In two weeks I am going to see dr.
Till this moment- no regrets, very happy camper: no arthitic pain, no post-op pain
brenda47714 ella0404
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Hello' my doctor told me I would be I need a cast for 6 weeks. I can't believe how quickly you recuperated as I've been told it's very long. I'm rethinking my surgery and may postpone it as long as I can because I won't be happy if I can never wear short heels and boots again.
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goanna57 sally54711
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Wishing you the best of luck! By the way, make sure you have the best surgeon possible, otherwise you will end up with nerve damage and a deformed foot.
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jan64975 sally54711
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Did you go ahead with this operation and if so how are you feeling about it now. I have a sim ilar operation scheduled for August and am having second thoughts as hearing so many negative comments. Would love to hear something positive. I am 68, have a very active life, play tennis, dance, swim and LOVE to wear high heels which I can just about do now for about half an hour.
Regards Jan
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