Hi I thought it would be interesting to see how each of us are getting on and what stage they are at...Me I'm just past the three week mark, pain in big toe, also numb and white painful if I try to bed it. I get a lot of pain across the top of my feet, which I would be interested if anyone else has because I had this befor the operation and want to know if I have made it worse.
My foot is still VERY swollen.. Scar is healing nicely but scab not come off yet...
What about the rest of you how are you getting on ? X
Hi I'm 8 weeks post op tomorrow. My foot is still a bit swollen but not painful. I've been fully weight bearing for 3 weeks and went back to work after 2 weeks. I've just done 2 miles on the treadmill very very slowly!! All in all the op has been pretty much painless. I've had a few funny feelings in my toe but not painfull. I do get tired more than I did before but the doctor did remind me that your body does need time to recover after bone surgery. Good luck with your recovery.
Kind regards Sue
Hi I am 10days into my op and not doing too bad. I can move my toes. I also have pain on top of the feet which goes to the shin bone. It's less now than few days ago.
I am getting used to the walker boots but still get sharp pain in my by toe if I am not careful. I overdid it walking yesterday and I am paying for it today. So today no walker boots at all, resting with feet elevated and ice packs. It's going to be a long recovery. But hey let's be positive and think of the end , when we will have nice feet.
8.5 weeks post op top of my foot hurts think it's because I have been walking funny and heel walking trying not to weight bare on toe ! Finally swelling starting to subside big toe still very swollen and numb but last 2 days been able to weight bare nearly in a normal fashion but felt really bruised this morning when got out of bed y big toe is just starting to flex a little my scab didn't fall off till just after 6 weeks my skin has flaked off everywhere on foot even underneath been foot soaking in Epsom salts and olive oil never had such soft feet !! Was suppose to return to work at 7 weeks but there was no way that was Going to happen ! Got another 4 weeks off so hoping I can walk normal by then !!
6 weeks & 3 days, seeing the consultant on Tuesday, so looking forward to getting rid of das boot!! A bit worried about how well I will be able to walk, but hopefully eventually ok. Foot still swelling up but not painful. Can't get any shoes on except crocs, went to Go Outdoors today & got a real bargain - walking trainers £10 so I got a size 6 which fits my foot & a size 5 for my other one. They're good as they are quite wide, & they are perfect until I can get normal shoes on. Good luck with continuing improvement.
This chit chatting is helpful but not sure how it all works. I go in tomorrow and hope I get the foot boot off and into shoes.....I had this toe surgery done Jan. 13th...the plate with the 4 screws...I think I can feel the plate and sure it will stay. My foot feels fine and have had the foot boot on when I get out of bed...I never thought this would seem so long...I had two knees replaced and that was long but this is so different...really can't explain it. One foot is enough and would not have the other done and don't think I need it....Take care all
Epsom salt and olive oil, I will have to try that.. My feet would really really do with a softer bath x
Hi Fiona, I'm glad this chat is helping. I thought it might be helpful to compare notes and also see how everyone is too. I too did not realise how long this would seem.. Not helped by the fact the weight is piling on because of the inactivity and I have not been stuck to my chair totally xxx
My biggest disappointment is my 2nd toe, it curls over.. I am really worried this will hinder getting shoes on, I can flatten it with my hands but not using my brain, and it won't stay down, it curts up again. The doctor said, it would be ok when I walk but How on earth will I get a shoe on😢
Hi. 9.5 weeks. Less swelling now aNd base of my big toe is not so thick which helps it to bend a little more. Painful to try and raise onto toes with weight on though so I just do a few of these a day. I went back to work this week and was tired at the end of the day and foot was more swollen..not hot though so uses the alternative hit and cold water for five minutes and that seemed to help.
still only in larger sized trainer, ugg style or croc and don't see that changing for a while due to the lack of bend in toe and nervous around forcing my foot into anything else while I learn to walk again. My ankle is sore that maybe due to bruising remaining form op and lack of much exercise.
top of the foot has a small dimple scar on it that stays depressed when the foot swells ask looks very odd. Think it was cut when the plaster came off.
scar looks good. Massaging with bio oil and final scab bit came off last week. Still feels odd so some lack of feeling but not completely numb.
the new position of my toes has provided relief on the Middle toe which was suffering a deformed nail so hopeful that may eventually grow plan again.
this forum is helping me to feel less isolated but also makes me nervous of pushing myself when I hear other stories of pain so unsure whether I should be further on by now! I think it is useful for checking your progress with others week by week which you just don't get anywhere else!
Back at hospital for check on 1/4.
good luck everyone
Hi. 9.5 weeks. Less swelling now aNd base of my big toe is not so thick which helps it to bend a little more. Painful to try and raise onto toes with weight on though so I just do a few of these a day. I went back to work this week and was tired at the end of the day and foot was more swollen..not hot though so uses the alternative hit and cold water for five minutes and that seemed to help.
still only in larger sized trainer, ugg style or croc and don't see that changing for a while due to the lack of bend in toe and nervous around forcing my foot into anything else while I learn to walk again. My ankle is sore that maybe due to bruising remaining form op and lack of much exercise.
top of the foot has a small dimple scar on it that stays depressed when the foot swells ask looks very odd. Think it was cut when the plaster came off.
scar looks good. Massaging with bio oil and final scab bit came off last week. Still feels odd so some lack of feeling but not completely numb.
the new position of my toes has provided relief on the Middle toe which was suffering a deformed nail so hopeful that may eventually grow plan again.
this forum is helping me to feel less isolated but also makes me nervous of pushing myself when I hear other stories of pain so unsure whether I should be further on by now! I think it is useful for checking your progress with others week by week which you just don't get anywhere else!
Back at hospital for check on 1/4.
good luck everyone
Oops not sure why it is there twice! Not user friendly enough to delete I don't think! 😜
Hi Sue, I have also put on weight, can't wait to get back out being active again. I intend to go swimming every day after I get the boot off on Tuesday as well as walking, just see how that goes & do a little extra every day, also,hoping I'll be able to cycle without too much of a problem. Not sure when I'll be going back to work, I'm thinking another 2 weeks but maybe not......I do some 12 hour shifts at night & weekends so don't want to go back til I'm confident I can last 12 hours on my feet!!!
That sounds like a good idea....if I get into a regular shoe tomorrow, I will try it on Tuesday...thanks
When I went in....well it was two and a little more that I had to stay in the boot...the doctor had cut some bone off and I guess the fusion of the bone takes a longer time...but I am 74 years...
Those extra pounds will get me going for sure. I have a cycle and hope to get on it quickly...who would have thought
Maybe you should try taping it...my second toe is longer then the others but look on Amazon and maybe you can order something...
Hi Sue, I'm five weeks post conventional surgery on 1 foot, I'm having the other done later this year,really can't wait! Wondering if progress is faster for those of you who have had minimal invasive surgery? Though I guess most of you would have had both feet done at once then,you brave people! I've been weight bearing for a couple of weeks, overall not really had too much pain in my foot but do get aches in my leg and hip from walking differently. I might be out of my lovely velcro shoe on Monday and into trainers which I'm feeling both excited and more than a little scared about!!
Great idea for discussion for discussion Sue. Wishing all of you a speedy recovery into lovely shoes before too long!
Hi,
I am just five weeks post bunion surgery.Also had 2 toes straightened and wires are coming out tomorrow. Foot is still swelling but seems to be slowing down
I can fully weight bear in my surgical shoe but have only pottered around house and still spend long periods of time with foot elevated.
Have ventured out and into a couple of shops but felt as if I had attempted a marathon
Sometimes still feel some soreness in the bunion area but most of the time it is not too bad
Seems like a very long journey and nice to hear about how others are progressing