Hi I'm Jess....had a akin and scarf procedure to both my feet the same time.i just wanted to get it out of the way at once.
I work with kids and like sports....so I'm very active....its hard to resist the urge to jump down from the bed and start running.
But keep thinking the results will be worth it in the end.
So rest,elevate,and keep your mind occupied.
I loaned a wheel chair which has come in very handy.
Ladies if your having done soon or recovering please dont believe everything you read, you will get through it and have gorgeous feet at the end.😃.👣
I had my both feet done at the same time too. Had scarf and hammer toe correction,
I agree , there is all this horror stories which puts people off. I had a very positive experience . I am 7 weeks post op and delighted with the way my feet look.
So ladies be positive . The initial pain and boredom is worth it in the end.
I have posted before and after pictures and the difference in the way my feet looks makes it worth it.
I too had scarf and akin procedure on both feet 25 days ago. Right now i am extremely worried that i might never return to normal. I dont walk too much - only to bathroom and make the odd cup of tea, but do so religiously in my special shoes. My worry is though that even with this small amount of activity, my feet from late afternoon start to stiffen up and burn and even elevating doesnt bring too much relief. I am elevated 90% of the day anyway even in bed. How far are you post op and do you experience this as well?
I agree, internet stories are far worse. I am honestly not in pain, 6 days after op, just some pins & needles. I can walk with special shoes and crutches and have been sitting in the garden. Boredom is much worse than anything else, and I have been distracted by friends and family popping in. Only taking ibuprofen and paracetamol during the day and codeine as a precaution at night, but have been reducing number of pils every two days. So far so good. (And can have showers thanks to cast protectors!)
Afte the first week I started moving around a bit more , but it was after the 3rd week that I really made an effort . By end of 4th week I was ok to move and go swimming . By sixth week I could cycle and go for short walks. You need to listen to your body , everyone is different. I could wriggle my toes after the second week. Now at seventh week I excercise the toes few times a day bypving the big toe joint up and down by hand. It lossens the joint and make the toes mobile.
you too, Jess! You seem to be a couple of days ahead of me, so we should compare notes! Did you have both feet done? I did, but large large metatarsal only. Feet are in casts which make me feel more secure. They come off next week, when I get a smaller cast and more xays. I think I then have the smaller cast for 4-6 weeks. Shoes are a godsend, but I do not walk around too much, only to go to the bathroom and do a small turn in the garden to avoid DVT. Have now stopped taking codeine. Feet feel pleasantly warm and slightly heavy, like after a long walk, nothing more, although I do have 'clicking' of the tendons in one foot. Doc said nothing to worry about, but will see on xrays next week if there is a problem. I hope not!
Yes both feet done.....akin and scarf procdure to both big toes and tendon release.
My feet are all colors the rainbow but can wiggle my toes....and understand it is important to do so....and movements encourage circulation like you 😊
there are so many different procedures, surgeons, MIS, full invasive surgery, and feet so the permutations are huge.
How do you cope with pain?
how do you cope with boredom?
get organised, and enjoy your 'me' time.
i found knitting helped, started 3 different projects the week before the op so I wouldn't get bored with one of them. Sitting straight up, knitting,with feet higher that your waist/bust line = flat stomach!