you will never believe it...more surgery - Foot Problems Message Board

badfeet51 · 06-18-2008, 09:40 PM

DebbieG, lightfoot, janewhite you may all believe this but all the newbies will probably say, no way she could have that kind of luck. I went back to the surgeon for a check up two weeks ago. At that time he had removed me from the surgical shoe and i HAD Been wearing an air cast for several weeks. Remember the first surgery was 3/21 and the second surgery to remove the pins and put the screw in was 4/20 or close to that date. Well, my first couple visits later he said at first it looked good. Second visit, he said the screw was moving around in the toe and no fusion had taken place. At my 6 week checkup, he said there was no fusion. I did not have to wear the air cast anymore. Just wear hard bottom shoes that would not give so I chose Birkenstocks which I have been in love with for multiple years. Last weekend my foot swelled twice its size. I didn't even bother to call. Just elevated it.Well my appt. for the re-evation is july 16 and that is when he is going to discuss what needs to be done, surgery again of course, and plan on a date. I was so put out when I went in June. It was one of those 102 degree days we were having here in NC and I was sweating so bad with that air cast and I told him I could not even perceive talking about further surgery. I told him summer time was my time for the grandchildren with the lake and etc. and I didn't care if my foot rotted off I would not do anything until the end of August or first of /September. He didn't get upset or anything and told me it would be ok if I could tolerate the pain. Well, sometimes it is so bad but I just take ibuprophen and keep on going. When will this ever end? I had been on the sofa for 12 weeks per his instructions and thought if i did not have a change of life I would lose it. Please tell me A am not the only one that has felt this way.

emmie54 · 06-18-2008, 09:48 PM

Wow. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I have had multiple surgeries but mine have been a year apart. I'm not familiar with your surgery so can't offer any advice but do join you in the frustration of ongoing foot problems. Has he said why fusion is not taking place? Has he mentioned a bone stimulator? has he told you that ibuprofren can prevent bone healing? best of luck to you. Hopefully the next time will work for you.

emmie
PTT w/calcaneal osteotomy 11/05
peroneal repair 12/06
arthroscopy w/debridement 2/08

janewhite1 · 06-19-2008, 08:08 AM

Man, that's awful. I am so sorry this is all happening to you.

Take some time, go to the lake, see your family, relax, get yourself together mentally. Depression and frustration are not conducive to healing.

Before you go for surgery again, consider seeing another type of doctor to investigate why you aren't healing well. I'm not sure what type that would be, though. Maybe an internist or family doctor would be the place to start.

debbie g · 06-19-2008, 03:51 PM

oh badfeet i know exactly how you feel. my next surgery is july 8 and i will have no summer. i thought about putting it off, but there is no good time for me. i would see someone else because it might make you feel better. there is a reason fusion did not take place and you need to know as much as you can. i think if i were in your situation, i would wait until the end of summer. keep venting on here. debbie g

summerluvr · 06-20-2008, 11:17 AM

you need to get a second opinion from a specialist. This does not sound normal.

I would suggest you need to be under the care of an orthepedic surgeon who specializes in knee, ankles and feet. If possible go to a large teaching hospital that is up to date on the newest procedures and care.

good luck.