Update Snodove - Foot Problems Message Board

snodove · 04-22-2004, 08:32 AM

Hi, I have been so busy. I have come by a few times on the board to read messages but didn't post. I wanted to offer some postive note to others that are having a hard time with recovering from Bunion surgery. I thought a few months ago I might have made a big mistake doing this but Now I am so glad I did. I had surgery Dec 31. My foot never did swell alot. I kept it up.
I did notice when I started walking in a regular shoe my big toe did a little bit.
It hurt alot to walk sometimes if my toe got bent back to far. Still needs more flex to my toe. I can now wear almost all my shoes. My toe isn't swollen.
I am very thankful that God helped me and that this board was there to discuse things. I hope that everyone has good recovery. I know some don't.
I had a pin in too and when that was taken out seemed to help alot.
There was a time my pain about did me in but hang in there it does get better.
My toe is straight and just sometimes I get a achy feeling in the top of my foot and I notice when I get up in the middle of the night or in the morning I have to get my foot a little time to get flexiable but nothing major.
Hope this encourages someone. Hugs, Polly

susieblueyes · 04-22-2004, 08:54 AM

Polly,
I'm glad to hear you are doing good. Thanks for the possitive input.

Sue

supermom802 · 04-22-2004, 10:18 AM

snodove,

It's nice to hear from you. Those of us who are mobile seem to post less. Isn't it a gift form heaven to walk on 2 feet? I was just released from my orthopedic surgeon this morning. I started this whole process for the second time last August and a bilateral bunionectomy in 2001. I still have some stitches infrom a pin removal but I can go to my primary care doctor to get those removed. It's nice to see a familiar name. Happy healing.

Patty

snodove · 04-22-2004, 02:13 PM

Hi Sue, Thank you. I am just relieved I feel almost normal. I had my doubts a few times but it does get better. Hugs, Polly

snodove · 04-22-2004, 02:16 PM

Hi Patty, Yes, we seem to post less. I try to read posts anyway. I am glad you are doing so well too. Yes, it is great walking on two feet. I was starting to wonder if I ever would. I had been walking on the side of my foot kind of not really realizing it when I first started wearing shoes. Guess in my mind I was trying to be careful.
Now, I am walking better though. Will be glad when you are all healed up from your stiches. Happy Healing, Polly