nifty fifty
06-22-2008, 04:05 PM
I had posted last week of my surgery of on big toe on July 11. My question is what kind of preparations can I do now? Like books, putting things where you can get to them. I will be off my foot for several weeks. I have a walker and some crutches my mother-in-law has. Also does anyone who has had this surgery, have a standing up job they had to get back to. I am a dental assistant, and even though we do sit some, we do alot of running around. I have gave a 3 week asbents. Thanks....Nifty Fifty:confused:
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memar08
06-28-2008, 10:21 AM
niftyfifty love the name I am now 7 weeks post op toe fusion I am also on my feet all day for work and the doc has written me out for 3 1/2 months!! am going a little crazy as it is my right foot so no driving for at least another 3 weeks (10 weeks post op hopefully I can wear a regular shoe) have someone take you to the library and take out lots of books and dvd good luck
debbie g
06-28-2008, 12:38 PM
my recovery was 12 weeks. a lot of books, tv and friends to visit.
Cinderbee
06-28-2008, 01:39 PM
niftyfifty love the name I am now 7 weeks post op toe fusion I am also on my feet all day for work and the doc has written me out for 3 1/2 months!! am going a little crazy as it is my right foot so no driving for at least another 3 weeks (10 weeks post op hopefully I can wear a regular shoe) have someone take you to the library and take out lots of books and dvd good luck
How are you doing now? I had a big toe fusion almost 3 weeks ago. No pain at all as I recover, however being nonweight bearing is driving me crazy!! My foot is wrapped in an ace bandage with the lovely big black shoe. :) My doctor said I could start walking on my foot in 2 more weeks. This would only be 4 weeks non weight bearing. How did it feel when you were finally able to step down on your foot?
Cinderbee
How are you doing now? I had a big toe fusion almost 3 weeks ago. No pain at all as I recover, however being nonweight bearing is driving me crazy!! My foot is wrapped in an ace bandage with the lovely big black shoe. :) My doctor said I could start walking on my foot in 2 more weeks. This would only be 4 weeks non weight bearing. How did it feel when you were finally able to step down on your foot?
Cinderbee
nifty fifty
07-04-2008, 08:42 PM
niftyfifty love the name I am now 7 weeks post op toe fusion I am also on my feet all day for work and the doc has written me out for 3 1/2 months!! am going a little crazy as it is my right foot so no driving for at least another 3 weeks (10 weeks post op hopefully I can wear a regular shoe) have someone take you to the library and take out lots of books and dvd good luck
Thank you for your advice. I have another question about baths and showers. That seems like it would be a hard thing to do for the first 2 weeks. How did you get around in house and such? On crutches or a walker, or could you just walk with just your heel touching the ground. I have tried to think of some things to do ahead of time. All your comments are very helpful. My suragery is Friday and I have about worked myself to death cleaning the house and grocery shopping. I am getting a little nervous now. I will let you know how it all comes out. Nifty Fifty:):)
Thank you for your advice. I have another question about baths and showers. That seems like it would be a hard thing to do for the first 2 weeks. How did you get around in house and such? On crutches or a walker, or could you just walk with just your heel touching the ground. I have tried to think of some things to do ahead of time. All your comments are very helpful. My suragery is Friday and I have about worked myself to death cleaning the house and grocery shopping. I am getting a little nervous now. I will let you know how it all comes out. Nifty Fifty:):)
debbie g
07-05-2008, 05:00 PM
get the air bag to put over your foot for bathing. i used crutches and a rolling chair to get around.