itsanewme
06-24-2008, 08:55 AM
Any advice on how to get my sneaker on my foot? Doc wants me to wear the sneaker in the house for this upcoming week, boot still on outside.
I tried yesterday barefoot and was able to get it on - toes feel strange going in, need a little bending
This morn I tried with the sticky bandage as doc instructed. Well the bandage (and bandage w/betadine) moves and feels like its going to fall off! Never mind trying to put a sneaker ped in there also.
Any suggestions? (besides buying a larger size). Maybe try adhesive tape instead of the sticky bandage? and wear sneaker barefoot? or is that introducing too many germs?
I tried yesterday barefoot and was able to get it on - toes feel strange going in, need a little bending
This morn I tried with the sticky bandage as doc instructed. Well the bandage (and bandage w/betadine) moves and feels like its going to fall off! Never mind trying to put a sneaker ped in there also.
Any suggestions? (besides buying a larger size). Maybe try adhesive tape instead of the sticky bandage? and wear sneaker barefoot? or is that introducing too many germs?
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itsanewme
06-24-2008, 10:33 AM
doc suggested i buy new ones
but then id have to get 2 new identical pairs, right? otherwise they wouldnt match
anyone go into a Croc to wear around their house?
but then id have to get 2 new identical pairs, right? otherwise they wouldnt match
anyone go into a Croc to wear around their house?
dancergal19
06-24-2008, 11:56 AM
You should not be squeezing your foot into a your old sneakers if your foot is still swollen. Listen to your doctors advice and go out and get a new pair. Go to a store, such as a running store, that will take the time to really assess your needs (pronation vs over pronation, foot width, arch support, etc.). A lot of people get a wide sneaker after surgery to accommodate the swelling. If your 'good' foot feels like it's moving around in the wider shoe, try wearing two pairs of socks. You don't need to buy two different sizes of shoes. I personally don't own crocs but I've heard a lot of people on these boards say they bought crocs after surgery because they have support and are easy to get your foot into.
chic43
06-24-2008, 12:51 PM
I spent 4 days in a row trying to find a shoe, any shoe, that would fit on my foot just so I could get out of the house and run a few errands. I had horrible cabin fever at that time. What I ended up with was a sneaker from Payless. It was Champion brand I think, very sturdy, very stiff, thick sole, wide all the way around, and the tongue and laces didn't press on my scar. And, because the sole was a little thicker and stiffer than a normal shoe, it didn't bend so I had a bit of support....like wearing the surgical shoe but cuter. I ended up buying a pair that was almost two sizes bigger than my normal size and I wore two pairs of very thick socks on the other foot to accomodate it in the bigger shoe. Still have those shoes as I know at some point I will have to do the other foot and I dont' want to have to go looking for shoes again! Theses shoes look somewhat similar to the skater shoes kids are wearing now.
Unfortunately, until your foot stops swelling and goes back to normal, you'll have to buy a new pair of shoes.
Unfortunately, until your foot stops swelling and goes back to normal, you'll have to buy a new pair of shoes.
arychel
06-24-2008, 06:35 PM
I bought a pair of KEEN mary janes in my normal size (this was 8 weeks after chevron osteotomy), but since it was mostly open on top, my swollen foot was able to expand fairly nicely. Also with a mary jane, I did not have to bend my toes very much to fit my foot in the shoe which helped a lot at first! The first time I tried to get my foot into a shoe with laces, I nearly passed out from the bending that was required to enter the shoe. The nice thing though is that after wearing my flexible soled mary janes for awhile, my foot loosened up so that I could bend my foot adequately to get into a normal lace up shoe. I suppose the mary jane option would not work so well for a man, but I totally recommend them for a woman post bunion surgery. As for crocs, besides them being atrociously ugly, I don't find they don't have very much support at all. They are much too squishy!
PBenn
07-15-2008, 04:21 PM
I'm 10 weeks post bunion surgery and still can't get regular shoes on. I'm wearing flip flops, certain sandals and one pair of sneakers. How long does it take for the swelling to go down enough to be able to start wearing regular shoes?
Janesfoot
07-15-2008, 04:52 PM
I hope this doesn't sound like a non-answer, but from my reading of the board, reduction of swelling and shoe wearing are really based on the individual healing process and the procedure done. Are shoes too tight? Are your scars sensitive? I'm 91/2 wks post-op and can wear my regular sneaks but....my foot pre-surgery was bigger/wider than is is post-op. I had a double bunionectomy, so both sides of the right foot had a bunion removed with osteotomies. The scars are still sensitive. Bending my foot into the sneaker was painful at first, but taking regular walks helped make my foot more flexible. I was lucky and never had much swelling, some people really suffer with it. Do you elevate and ice on occasion? Weather that is hot and humid can be a problem too. Are you working and standing a lot? What are you wearing now?
dncergrl53
07-15-2008, 07:43 PM
I just bought the ugliest old lady sandals with velcro straps across the top. I think of them as my rehab shoes. They will allow me to bend my toe when I walk for the first time in 5 years! Woo!
If your foot is swollen, try lying on your back and put your foot straight up in the air. Let the fluid drain away for about 5 minutes and then see if you can put your foot into your shoe, quick before it fills up again.
If your foot is swollen, try lying on your back and put your foot straight up in the air. Let the fluid drain away for about 5 minutes and then see if you can put your foot into your shoe, quick before it fills up again.
PBenn
07-16-2008, 09:45 AM
I am wearing sandals with velcro tops, flip flops, and Champion sneakers that are a little wider than others. I had 10 therapy sessions so my range of motion is better than some. I don't really have much pain anymore and I have to sometimes remind myself that I can walk. Being in the air cast for 4 weeks, I didn't have to worry about it. Now that I am "on my own" it's sometimes a struggle. I had bunion surgery on my left big toe and left baby toe so I have scars on both sides of my foot. Sometimes my foot looks like a blown up surgical glove :)
I ice it every night and when I'm on it alot. I have to be careful not to overdo it. Hopefully when I hit the six-month mark, things will be looking up.
I ice it every night and when I'm on it alot. I have to be careful not to overdo it. Hopefully when I hit the six-month mark, things will be looking up.
Janesfoot
07-16-2008, 10:19 AM
Sounds like we had the same surgery, but mine was on the right foot. My doctor warned me prior to surgery that I had to be careful during recovery not to be on my feet too much or the swelling would persist. He said it could last for months. Luckily that didn't happen to me, but I was very neurotic about elevating for the first 5-6 wks. I truly beleive some people are more prone to swelling than others. Sounds like you are doing the right things to remedy the swelling. There are many good ideas regarding combating swelling contained in this board. Heat and humidity are definitely a problem too.
Titchou
07-16-2008, 11:21 AM
I think you are right that some people are just more prone to swelling. I had a cheilectomy with osteotomy and never iced. Wasn't told to. Only elevated when I was sitting down...which wasn't all that often after the first day....and then just waist high. I had to wear the surgical boot for about a week after the sutures were removed. After that, I wore my clog/mule type Merrell's that I had before the surgery. The left one (operation foot) was pretty tight for 3 weeks or more but I could slide it in with my jogging socks on. It was a Primo Breeze style and has a wide toe box, solid but flexible sole and, best of all, slipped on real snug. No bending the toes, etc. I highly recommend that style.