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Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

homedecor1 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:28:45 GMT

Just wanted to thank all who encouraged me to go forward and have it done.

The surgery was 9/23 and I've not experienced one bit of pain. The only real pain is wearing this corrective boot and not being able to drive until the end of the month😉. (My friends have been wonderful in offering to take me if I need to go somewhere which I really don't except dr. appt.)

I had my follow up appt and my foot and toes look great! Best thing I've done can't wait to enjoy wearing shoes again without the pain😊

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

roeroe1005 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:32:59 GMT

Good for you!

Glad it's behind you now and you are recovering.

Happy future shoe shopping!

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

Kachina624 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:37:53 GMT

@homedecor1. Wow, I'm impressed! You were out chasing alligators out of your driveway WITH A BOOT ON. What a woman

Glad to heat you're healing well. There will soon be no holding you back.

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

Goodie2shoes — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:45:07 GMT

Congrads and wishing you a full recovery and back to driving yourself to and from by the end of the month as you noted. I have a bone spur on the inner aspect of my right foot making it difficult to wear a boot type shoe because of the pain it causes and I'm trying to convince myself to have it removed so your outcome may give me a bit of encouragement, thanks and take care !

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

homedecor1 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:51:00 GMT

@Goodie2shoes

I had a wonderful orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot problems. I hardly have any scarring considering I had extensive joint replacement in 2 toes and large bunion removed.

Good luck if you decide surgery to correct your problem.

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Lilysmom1 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:48:48 GMT

@homedecor1 Wonderful news!

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meallen616 — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:54:22 GMT

Good for you!

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:36:53 GMT

@homedecor1 I bet you are glad that is behind you...when you posted about the surgery I thought it sounded painful.

It sounds like you are recovering well!

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Still Raining — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:04:13 GMT

Wonderful that healing is smooth. One day soon that boot will history 🥰

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

pdlinda — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:03:18 GMT

@homedecor1 So glad you're recovering well.

May I ask: Are you able to clean your house? Do laundry? Shower? Cook?

I live on the second floor, 31 steps. Do you think I'd be able to get outside with that boot on?

If groceries delivered, are you able to unpack them and put them away?

I only ask because I was offered this surgery and declined, not because of fearing the pain but because of thinking I wouldn't be able to do the items I mention above.

Thanks so much!!

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

homedecor1 — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:51:51 GMT

@pdlinda

The first 2 weeks my son was here and he was great companion & help to me!

Now to answer your ?s -- I live in a one story villa house.

I am able to do anything but I will say the boot is heavy and cumbersome. I food shopped (I'm alone) before he left so I stocked up. My friends have been great if I needed anything or ride to drs (which is every week).

I don't know about doing steps or how your balance is. I know I'm counting the days til I don't have to wear it because it does throw my balance off a bit mainly because it's bigger than a shoe, of course.

I couldn't shower the first couple of days but I bought a boot style shower leg cover that worked perfectly since I didn't need to wear the boot while showering or sleeping.

I do my own housecleaning and I've been fine. The boot has only impacted that I can't drive until my foot is healed. I hope this helps.

homedecor1

Re: Had my bunion and hammertoe surgery😊

pdlinda — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:00:59 GMT

@homedecor1 Thank you so much for your reply. I don't have anybody who could help me post surgery so I'd have to hire an outside caregiver.

Now that I know how you've managed post-surgery I will be able to make a much more informed decision about whether the surgery is worth it for me, or not.

Many thanks, again!