just had drilling and debridement surgery - Foot Problems Message Board

apesteacher · 06-17-2008, 02:59 PM

I had my surgery on the 6th of June at the Cleveland Clinic. I didn't have killer pain before the surgery but I had enough pain to keep me from running, I also couldn't stand on it without pain. I did have a cyst. It was a dull pain. I have good ROM ( I am only moving it up and down I don't want to try side to side) and still have some pain from the surgery. I will see the OS Thursday to get the stitches out. I have read a lot of people here not have good success. I am staying positive that I will be one of the 85% success rates. How long did most of you stay off it after surgery?

mirchanon · 06-17-2008, 03:30 PM

My dr advised 6 weeks NWB.
I'm in week 11 or so and my forward ROM (like pressing on a gas pedal) is terrible. my upwards ROM is about 75%.

Goodluck man.

apesteacher · 06-17-2008, 06:35 PM

I have no problem " pushing the gas pedal" It is a little stiff bring it up. I guess I am doing well.

Calrunner · 06-18-2008, 09:53 AM

I was NWB for 6 weeks, and PWB for another 6 weeks.

apesteacher · 06-18-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by heinselrunner

I was NWB for 6 weeks, and PWB for another 6 weeks.

Thanks for responding to my thread. I was hoping you would. I too am athletic. Not as much as you are. I did do a 1/2 marathon in the spring of 07. I hurt my ankle 5 years ago playing indoor soccer. I kept playing on it thinking it was just a sprain. I lad off it for a year to let it heal. But while training for the 1/2 marathon it started to hurt again. Like in April. I had a shot of cortisone so I could do the race. But my ankle didn't get any better with rest. I went to the Dr and had an MRI. I had a cyst. I will see the Dr. tomorrow.

How are you feeling since your surgery? I really want this surgery to work. I have type 1 diabetes and I need to workout.