Swelling - Foot Problems Message Board

annarbor · 04-22-2004, 07:00 AM

I am 7 weeks post op (bunion/hammertoes)-----and still my foot is so very swollen----I even wake up w/it swollen. Is this the norm? I confess to walking for exercise my whole lunch hour but now that I am off crutches I refuse to sit all day (and gain weight) BUT it that what you are supposed to do until the swelling subsides?

CJBermuda · 04-22-2004, 07:55 AM

Annarbor,

I think you need to be patient!!!

supermom802 · 04-22-2004, 10:20 AM

I agree with the above! I found that if I elevated my foot while I slept it helped with swelling in the morning. I had swelling for 3-4 months after surgery.

apegirl · 04-22-2004, 10:28 AM

Ann, I mentioned before that I think you are pushing it with the walking. Your recovery will just be slower because of it, but you will recover (without complications, I hope). I know you need the exercise, but rather than walking all lunch hour, could you perhaps do a stationary bike at the gym instead? Cardio, without all the pounding. But yes, sleep with your foot elevated (6" above your heart at all times) and it should help.

Here's to healing!

L.

CJBermuda · 04-22-2004, 10:31 AM

Apegirl,

I agree with you 100%. Ann if exercise is that important ride the stationary bike. I did that last night because I like to stay fit, so I did the exercise bike for a while and did some weights for arms..

I understand about feeling fit all the time.. it is a great feeling!!!!

take care
CJ