simona2019
simona2019
6 weeks out from bunion correction and hammertoe repair on my left foot. i wish i would have found this site so much sooner - the swelling, numbness and tingling were so much more than i expected and i suffered much with minimal sleep. 2-3 hours was the best i could do in bed before returning to the recliner, and i iced it every 2 hours or so. And no one understands unless they've been through it. i had hoped to have a simple bunion correction on my right foot before the end of the year, but i won't even consider that now. Being non-weight bearing, and totally isolated for 6 weeks has been as bad emotionally as physically. i thought with my rolling cart, i would be able to be up and out, but that wasn't the case. i tried a couple of times for church, lunch out, etcetera and paid for it dearly with increased swelling and was always completely down the following day, so i gave up.
The pin came out yesterday and it wasn't bad at all; the toe ached a bit yesterday, but better today. i am now in a surgical shoe for 3 more weeks and can drive and walk as tolerated, which honestly, isn't much. i CAN walk, but the swelling/tingling is bad, and my ankle hurts the worst: maybe because my foot has just dangled for weeks now?
i am going to start floor exercises because i HAVE to move; i cant stand my chair any more.
i am supposed to travel by car to go visit my daughter this weekend which is a 15 hour (2 day trip). The doctor says its fine as long as i can elevate and ice, but i am scared. Just driving or riding around doing errands, i haven't been able to go much longer than about 3 hours without being miserable.
Any advice?
Hi there, I wanted to see how you're recovery is progressing. I am just over 3 weeks from similar surgery. Had both feet done at the same time - both bunions, hammertoes (2 on each foot), and both tailor's bunions. It was a lot of work. I had minimally invasive surgery, so no large cuts, no plates or pins but post-op healing is still painful. I am in surgical shoes and can hobble on heels to and from bathroom, take a few minutes in the shower with the leg coverings (but it's an ordeal). Standing more than 3-4 minutes is impossible without feeling numbness, especially in the areas under the toes. Elevation and ice gel packs have helped. Not to mention the frustration of being immobile when I'm accustomed to a very active lifestyle. Hoping things improve with time. It was good to hear your experience. I hope things are going well for you.