We are elderly and a little overweight. I think these scooters need to have a better design to make them more stable. I just had achiiles surgery on Monday 6/14. Let me know if any of yall have had similar feelings and your results. I must have only put weight on the leg for about 1 second before I caught my balance, but I felt a sharp pain in the Achilles area and lower calf. But it so happens that the doc told me once I got my foot to go to 90 to start putting weight on it. Going faster than I should have, tripped, landed HARD on the air cast. No complications with my first surgery, but I was going into it super fit and flexible. I reached out again via their messaging system and they wrote back that again if I didnt have severe pain I should be okay but I wanted to get checked out personally so I made an appointment to see the Doc on Monday. However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. If your injury is slightly above the ankle & is held together with titanium hardware after a few weeks(Id say at least 5 to 6 weeks) its proabably Ok. Im a SHM with 3 kids so this injury has been really rough, but there is encouragement for me in threads like this, so thanks for taking the time to post!! He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. I was worrying too about getting out ahead of the rush. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. However at the evening and this morning I felt a throbbing at my heel and I have the feeling the my foot is also throbbing more than usual. my foot now feels numb and i cant really feel much around where the sutures are i can still feel my other toes though. Add me to the slip list. We all heal at our own pace. There was definitely a sharp, brief stab, and some resulting throbbing. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. Felt like this SHOCK going thru my body. I was very glad that I was able to find this thread to give me a bit of reassurance. That did not feel good! I am in the military. I really thought I'd torn my calf muscle in half! WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. Mine is still pretty stiff(can only move the joint 30 maybe 40% of the way back) but should clear up with enough therapudic methoods every day such as moving it geny on the groud out of the boot & bending it back & forth with an elastic band at least 10 minutes a day. Everything was going great until i slipped off my scooter while making a turn. Been massaging it through out the day and seems to help. Are you not yet FWB in your boot? I had my first PT session today and went from 0% weight bearing on a scooter to walking on one crutch with 60% weight on the foot! I have it elevated. Yes, I fell hard on my foot. My appt. The first one allowed me to discover this forum. Good luck! Cant wait! Plates, screws, and other hardware are often used to correct the toe and keep it in place. The surgical screws are made from titanium or high-grade surgical stainless steel. but now I'm 2.5 months post op and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the top of my foot. Today, went to get on the knee scooter and misjudged. Should I be worried?? Hi Everyone - jumping on to share my experience. If you want to get notified by every reply to your post, please register. The typical recovery duration after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the amount of soft tissue and bone affected. Full recovery may take as long as 1 year. When you are showering or bathing, the foot has to be kept covered to keep the stitches dry. Stitches are eliminated after 7 to 21 days. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. This is the third month of my recovery after two operations on my ankle. 8. She hasnt had any of the types of fall or dramatic slips described by many on this blog. over a year ago. I fould that keeping the leg elevated and using ice periodically also really helped keep the swelling down over the first several weeks. But I know a lot of people fall and slip during the during the nwb stage! That if the pain worsened or was not relieved by medication I was to come in the next day. But more than likely, youre just fine. ), I'm using my partner's email because this server would not let me register. damage in soft cast like splint. I actually had another fall yesterday believe it or not. Wishing you all the best. For mild cases, non-invasive methods, like wraps, splints, and other apparatus can be worn, but these do not correct the bunion. Itll come - keep the faith! I has my pre op yesterday and am ready to go. My leg is so small. I am PWB now in a new cast but had to call my doctor this morning because my heel is very sore and I am worried that the cast is rubbing on it. OF course i was very careful in the beginning, but now im walking pretty well in it (Im almost at 6 weeks post op now). Am now 4 weeks post surgery. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. Thank you for providing a quality article. the first day after surgery was brutal. And the first stages of bone healing happen once the bones are squeezed together. If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. You are going to experience pain and swelling immediately after the surgery and in the first 48 to 72 hours, but these symptoms will slowly fade away as time passes. Said no gaps in tendon and could see calf movement when moving foot into dorsiflexion so repair still intact. I just got the walking boot on September 21. There are many that I know that will never be 100% again after injuries that they sustained. I had just stood up to open my window and on my way back to my chair I tripped of my bag. Haha. Definitely felt that SHOCK. I was with my good foot in full weight bearing but like trying to put some pressure on my forefoot for some reason I dont know why. I have been running my fingers up and down the tendon and it feels fine. Throbbing and sore today. I lost my balance a bit and put my toes down on the grass and then immediately kind of collapsed my body so I didnt put too much weight. 9 hours later and I still have pain in my leg. I saw my surgeon today, going in for another check in a week just to make sure that everything is good to go for surgery on the 7th. Do call your doctor tomorrow if you are still worried about your foot. I was in my walking boot when it happened. and he waited on me hand and foot, escorted me on every bathroom visit (finally I told him "some things really do need to stay private in a relationship" so he started waiting outside the door. Registered in England and Wales. I was first in a cast for 2 weeks and have now been in a moon boot for 1 week, still on crutches NWB. I can definitely second that this site is really helpful. Today is exactly 2 weeks since the surgery and I feel that a lot of progress has been made. AJ, Im sure youre fine! Do not want to go backwards at this point. Knee scooter slipped on uneven pavement and put my nwb foot down hard to catch myself. Went well; had a new cast out on yesterday. 6 more wks of nwb. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Feels like its getting stronger day to day. This is generally the moderate stage of the development of a bunion. The recovery itself can take up to six weeks, but the entire healing process may last for up to six months. Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. Bunions are painful, unsightly, and mysterious. They have not put me in any PT yet either. What helped me a lot , was accepting that I had this injury, and blocking out the thoughts in my mind telling me that I would have been doing this or that if I didnt have this injury. I have to say, these things could use a design upgrade or twoI cant count the number of times the handle has jerked this-way or that after one of the wheels runs over some tiny crack in the floor! Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. There is something you might be interested in. I am not exactly sure how much weight on put on it. im worried that i might have moved the bones around because i know the dr put a screw in to keep it in place and im paranoid that it will heal weird now.. anyone else have a fall 5 days after their bunionectomy was there any effect from it? Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. Needless to say, my fall soon after my surgery did not lead to a rerupture. Ive been religious about keeping it elevated for the entire month, the stitches were about to become a part of me. It hurt really bad for the rest of the night but I took some pain killers and managed to get some sleep. I had archilles tendon and calcanel exostectomy 2 weeks ago. Everything was going so well. When I was finally able to feel the area that was painful, the muscle felt very hard and knotted. WebVery close inspection is usually necessary to find any trace of bunion surgery. I took off my boot and checked my incision point which was now covered in Seri strips since the sutures were out. The doctors at UFAI are thoroughly trained and highly skilled in all the effective ways to correct bunions. Should I be worried? In my case 6 weeks of it. I hate running even more now. Is there a chance I ruined the outcome of the procedure? Do you enjoy reading about celebrities? I sent a message to my doctor and he stated that the cast will protect the foot and it really cant move any direction so I should be fine. WebYou are typically in a sneaker about 8 weeks after surgery and can increase your activity About 10 days in - been in a splint since surgery. Pretty sure I rolled/tweaked my ankle some. The dressing will need to be changed frequently, and even more often if it becomes damp with fluid or blood or becomes soiled. I was wearing boot but it felt like a bur i g sensation from mid Achilles on up. I am 11 days post op (tore Achilles playing soccer), and have an appointment with my Doc tomorrow to assess healing of stitches so that I can be moved into a moon boot with heel lifts. At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. This morning I lost my balance and fell off my scooter, dull weight in my injured leg with my aircast boot on. I go to the Doc in two days so Ill update everyone whose reading this one way or the other to provide some feedback then. The tendon still appears to be intact, though I do have what appears to be a marble-sized knot on the tendon right below the bottom of the surgical incision. The screw head is approx 2-3mm above the bone, so that small area can create swelling and discomfort to the top of the foot. After many tears and painkillers later, I was sure I reruptured my achilles. Just praying nothing I havent re-ruptured it, I would be devastated if this was the case. But I tried over and over to register and was not allowed (I gave myself the name "brokenbones"). You will have to ask someone to drive you home. My doctor removed my cast 7 days ago now, and gave me a boot but advised me to not put ANY weight on it. Let us know how it goes. I followed Dr orders exactly as far as no weight bearing and keeping it elevated. this is the best thread i have ever read. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. The fiberglass edge of the cast caused more pain under my toes than the tendon site itself. It took me FOREVER to find these posts, but im so glad i did! It comes just days after she is believed to have undergone the procedure to remove metal work from her foot. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. As others have said, be careful and take it slow, dont get overconfident with your mobility. Hopefully you will find that you are fine as well, but the best thing is to check it out with your dr. because at least you can stop worrying and wondering. Some bunion deformities worsen more rapidly than others, but they all get worse with time. Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. I was hoping that being PWB would increase my mobility a bit but it turns out that trying to walk in a cast is hard! Bunion Removal (Bunionectomy): Preparing For Surgery and post OP recovery. It caused a little bleeding at my scar (where I still had a scab from the stitches being removed)and lots of swelling. Looking for some feedback/advice. WebMost patients are very pleased with their post-op recovery period after Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction surgery. Im on my 5 days post surgery, when my crutches slipped i accidenttaly put my cast non weight bearing on floor as part of my reflect, im so shocked but thank god i found this forum, open stitches schedule still away on aug 6th so finger crossed x I feel very dumb. He said he tried the suture kit to start, but it didnt hold, so he made another incision and sewed it up old school, whatever that means. I started with a larger baseball player type sock and every week got tighter fitting ones. My guess is your weakened calf muscle instinctively contracted a little at the feeling of weight bearing and thats what youre feeling now. Your doctor may typically remove the stitches after 2 weeks, but people have to continue to wear crutches or post-op shoes for 6 to 12 weeks. It can be up to 8-10 months before a person makes a full recovery and their foot returns to its normal size. The surgeon will then correct the big toe joint using screws or pins. Other than the top of my foot now hurting I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. I was crutching from bathroom to bed and fell. Think positive youll be fine I turned out ok. You can find out more about what happens during the operation in the bunion surgery section. It still hurts like hell 30 minutes later.. have it elevated and have taken pain meds. Call you Doc if your worry. Judging anecdotally from the stories on this thread, I would guess shes correct. I had posterior tibial tendon surgery 12 days ago and I am scared that I re injured my ankle. Wishing you all a speedy recovery! and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I fractured my heel on 3/23/19 calcaneus . Roost This entry was posted on Sorry you have to start over again on the recovery road. Thank you! Its always best to check with your doctor, but I wouldnt worry yourself too much. I spent the day with it elevated (was most of the time anyway) icing behind the knee and freaking out that I'd just ruined the surgery. I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. My healing was going well and I managed to not put any pressure on the affected leg until today. Just a pop towards the bottom of my ankle/incision. Im getting ready for the same surgery (heel spur removal) on my other foot in August. I fell off my scooter this morning and am in so much pain! move around. My tear was just above my ankle, roughly in the middle. It had already taken a lot of out of me the last 3 weeks, dont know if i will be able to prolong that.. Pray for me. rest and elevate their foot and leg to keep it from moving. take pain medications for discomfort and antibiotics to prevent infection. use ice packs on the foot and toe to bring down swelling. wear a surgical boot for several weeks. use crutches or a knee walker for a few weeks. How do I reduce swelling in my foot after surgery? Get Plenty of Rest. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. I am 3 weeks 2 days post op for achilles debridement and calcaneal exostomy (sorry for the spelling). About 25% pressure went on the injured foot but I have been freaking out all day. In severe cases mostly involving more elderly patients, resection arthroplasty is often performed by removing the bottom of the toe joint with the big toe left immobilized entirely. Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. Finally getting back to you, i have been going to physical therapy and check ups. I didn't have any problems then. My doctor said if your waking boot or cast is on during a fall, there is only the smallest of chances of a rerupture of because those things both are made to keep your foot immobile, keeping the tendon from stretching. I fretted until I saw the doctor for my first post-surgical appointment, but I told him what I had done and he said everything looked fine. Today, I was able to push back on the docs hands with more force than Ive been able to since surgery. A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. On the day of your appointment, your healthcare provider will ask you to arrive one to two hours early. I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. Also, displacing the bone and keeping it in the right position is something that has to be done in the bunion correction. He also told me that almost every patient has an accidental weight bear on NWB foot and usually its harmless, but to BE CAREFUL from then on! Now, i dont now if im going crazy or something but sometimes when im too good like feeling fine without thinking in the injury I just panic thinking if I get distracted and did something I shouldnt and try to remember if I felt any pain. My wife is about 20 hours post Achilles bone spur surgery and I am terrified. I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. Sign up for all the best celeb news from the Mirrorhere. The repair went well, but my fox wants me to take it slow and allow that tendon to stay nice and tight for longer than the normal protocol. I am in a fiberglass cast and can move the ankle with no pain a little within in and can wiggle my toes. My first fall was off my scooter, and my second was going down the stairs with crutches (ended up just falling on my back , thankfully didnt tumble down The stairs lol) its very scary at first, but it happens to everyone. I'll start sending you private messages to check in. Until recently, there hasnt been a simple solution or a cure for bunions. Hi there first thanks for the posts. So sorry you had to have a 2nd surgery Heather! Minimally invasive bunion surgery recovery. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. A few weeks after ankle surgery its usually the joint stiffness that is the main roadblock to recovery. Happy walking! Ive been researching this issue like crazy. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. I still have a long road ahead though so patience is essential. I did put some weight on my surgery foot but the hard cast (well not a total cast but hard nevertheless) kept it from flexing. The information you shared was useful. Patients are in a cast for two weeks and then must return to have their sutures removed. Ask our community of thousands of members your health questions, and learn from others experiences. I too had originally planned on waiting longer between surgeries but because of unfortunate circumstances with my husband's health I need to get back into the work force asap at full strength. Paul, I was hopping up on a bar stool and accidentally tapped the casted foot on the ground. Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. I have my 2 weeks follow-up in a week. Thanks. Im one week post op and while I was at work, I attempted to sit down and the chair slipped and I naturally placed my injured foot down and boy was I in a lot of pain. Taydra - Im surprised the folks who put your cast on didnt tell you how to ice. I had no idea the fear of re-rupture would consume my thoughts like it has. I used one Felt something that didnt feel like pain but more like an electric shock. Still feel some dull aching, so i called my doc and am awaiting a response. Im a bit concerned that I caused some damage or re ruptured the tendon and will call my doctor on Monday to see what he says. The pain went away about 30 minutes later, but my incision was bleeding a little still. Hey all! Right now, though, I just have pain around my ankle. Even if the tension pulls three of the four threads through the tendon and out the other side but one holds, youre going to be fine. Once I realized my foot could take it, it became much easier. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? For the past three weeks, I usually navigate those shallow stairs with crutches, and then flip around to go up the stairs on my bum. I was getting on the scooter at the end of my garage and the wheels must not have been on level ground because the scooter started to tip over and instinctively I caught myself with my bad foot (right) with all my weight going forward. Rick, I bet you will be just fine.