No more crutch, no more black boot! - Foot Problems Message Board

joll43 · 07-14-2005, 09:38 PM

Hey Fellow Bunion-pals!

I'm now wearing two matching sneakers and am able to drive again.

I'll be doing a few weeks of physical therapy, since I have my ankle and knee back, but couldn't stand on my toe if you paid me. This foot's recovery has been about 60% faster than my other foot, and it's almost strange to me to think that there are no more feet left to do! I can't even believe it.

I'm at the toughest recovery stage though, where you are ALMOST there for weeks! I get very swollen very quickly, so I have to watch it, but it's simply amazing to look down and see TWO feet that looked and felt so different only 8 months ago. Crazy.

Hang in there, everybody - there is a huge light at the end of the tunnel!

Lisa

maggietaz · 07-15-2005, 09:15 AM

Joll43,
Congrats, I know it feels great to be in two shoes that match. This is the most critical time to be patient. I am on my second ankle sugery and have been out of the boot and in a lace up brace and sneaker for about 10 days and things have slowed down. Not as easy to walk without the boot, I have been to three sessions of PT and they are working on the swelling and range of motion. Now the bottom of my foot hurts - the heel -don't know what that is from, but it is frustrating. Good luck with your PT.
Nancy

rollargirl · 07-15-2005, 09:20 AM

Lisa and Nancy--Great news you guys!!! I've been staring at my feet lately and love that they aren't deformed any more. They are full of scars and I'll never be a foot model but to me they look good. I can't wait for two matching shoes. I'm hoping that happens for me next week when I get another xray--its been 3-1/2 long months for this foot with the cast, boot, surgical shoe drill we've all experienced.

Linda

sharonssorefoot · 07-15-2005, 09:24 AM

Lisa,
That is so great!!!! You're done, you did it, it's over!!!!!! Can you believe it??!! Yes, that darn swelling lingers for quite some time. It took a long time before shoes fit properly, Thank God for my Merrills in the beginning. How is your ROM on the first foot with your big toe. Mine is not 100% and I am beginning to resign myself to the fact that it may never be.

Im so glad for you that the second foot went so well. Now you can get crackin on those wedding plans!!!! If I knew where you lived, where the wedding will be, etc, I would just come on up to your wedding!!!! LOL

Sharon

feetfirst · 07-16-2005, 05:45 AM

Lisa,

CONGRATS!! Wow, a new sense of freedom and normalcy isn't it!? Glad you sound like everything is moving so smoothly for you. Have fun preparing your upcoming wedding!!