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.😃.👣
Thanks Jess. I don't need horror stories at the moment lol, only positive! Glad your doing so well, long may it continue x
Hi Jess
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.
Gives me hope to hear from others, such as yourself star that it does get better.x and soon be showing off new feet.😊.
X
Hi Jess.
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?
Don't despair you are not that much after post op x
My friend had a bunion op both feet before me.... She was bed ridden and in pain alot more than me.
Sounds similar to you.... She rested lots and did as was told.. ... Around 2 months after she was driving, walking, normal routine mostly again x
But my recovery so fair is diff... I am only 4 days post op. I take paracetamol the day and combine with ibuprofen at night.
I can wiggle my toes...have pin and needle sensation sometimes.and a hot burn like feeling the op site.but is bareabul.
I bum shuffle myself around when need.down the stairs and up.lol....toilet when need.
Its long and boring but I know we,YOU can do it.xxx
Hey star just to ask how long did it take you to be mobile?
And what was your toe movement like?
Thanks x glad to hear you doing well x hope recovery continue well
Hey Margot,
Before forget.... Icing your feet may help too. Just frozen veg bags or ice in bag work fine 😊.
Hope your recovery goes smoothly x
Hi Jess
Thanks for your replies. I too bum shuffle up and down stairs. Thanks for your encouraging words.
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.
Your recovery sounds like mine Barbara.
Don't know what I would do with out shoes or crutches. Lol.
So much better it being nice weather atm so have the option.
Agree with only taking meds when you need...... Your body will function and find a balance xx
Yay to having showers
Have a good recovery
Jess this is totally what I wanted to hear!! Having both feet done on Tuesday and feeling positive about it!
I am also very active and sporty so hoping for a speedy recovery 😃
Thanks and good luck with your continued recovery!
Hey Amanda.
Glad you found this post x
Good your feeling positive, only way to be 😊
Just remember be patient, do what the doctor says, do what you feel you can do.
But mind over matter I believe!
Enjoy having your friends and family wait on you..... It doesn't last long.lol.
All the best x
And if any worries rem that lots lovely ladies here who will holla back x
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 you are a couple days ahead of me.
Interesting to read....i do not have casts...i have bandages.and have 1st post op next week Tues to check the wound and nor bandages.
Like you I get around crutches and shoes.i get up for the toilet,and take rides laid back seat the car.also loaning wheel chair from red cross.
Yes my feet feel warm and heavy from the dressings lol.and do get a popping sound...guess that the tendons.
Haven't knocked foot or put pressure on so not worried.
Sure your xrays will be fine Barbara but please let me know.😊
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 😊
Jessica
you forgot the men!
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!
so having your feet up isn't that bad. 