| Re: Post-bunion return to weight bearing
evelyn...i actually went out and bought some steristrips....bc i removed a couple of them, a bit early, and wanted to press the incision back together. it does seem like it was still oozing a bit, at 3 weeks post-op...but not much. as long as it doesn't look like the incision is infected, i'd think it would be ok...but if you have concerns, you should be checking with your doc.
i do think it's pretty cool that they can use dissolving stitches on the inside, and steri-strips on the outside....and everything knits back together!
i had foot 2 done, 3 weeks after foot 1...so foot 1 was fully weightbearing at that point -- meaning that it bore all of my weight --- the weight was still on my heel, not my toes. it did hurt a bit, but nothing a little advil couldn't help.
both my OS and PT have expressed the attitude that this is something you can't just sit through...you've got to continue to push yourself, if you want to continue healing -- but that's me. again, i'd check with your doc.
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