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What advise have ex bunion guys had re- exercising toes/feet

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karen94066
karen94066

Hi, I'm now 4 weeks post op bilateral bunionectomy & hammer toes straightened. No weight bearing for another 3 weeks. Iv been wiggling my feet & toes but just wandered how much excercise is safe to do, my feet are stiff & still swell when put to the floor but not really painful, I can feel them becoming uncomfortable if I stretch them too much but not sure if it's good to stretch or whether it will harm my recovery. What are others up to at this stage please? 

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  • MacG
    MacG karen94066

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    Excellent exercise info 'Exercising after Bunion Surgery'  found on Internet.  Gives pictures to follow and I found very useful- 2 pages  and same ones hospital gave me.  They are by Kaiser Permanente. 
  • jean31984
    jean31984 karen94066

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    Karen, It took my a while before I could wiggle my toes. They are much better now. Mine was bunion surgery, so I don't want to give you the wrong advice. It really hurt at first to wiggle my toes. They were still bruised and swollen, so at 7 weeks, I am much better. Guess it's just a process, and like most have said, everyone heals differently.
  • susie66
    susie66 karen94066

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    I started to weight bear slowly 2 weeks after the operation - limping to the bus stop which is about 200 yards away and getting to the shops and back.

    Maybe I was lucky, but when the bandage and dressing were removed at 6 weeks I was pronounced fine!   At 7 weeks I was walking up to half a mile at a time on holiday - a bit uncomfortable and had to use my old ,soft , largish gardening boots as i can't wear trainers yet, but no pain. Downstairs still a bit iffy - upstairs is fine.  I was advised to do lunges for the leg/foot to get the back of the leg working properly again.

     I am told my foot will remain swollen for another month or so and not to worry. I just rest when I can, and put my foot up - stay in bed a bit longer if I can!

     

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