footsiedee

hi dismama...my doc told me not to fly after my bunion surgery, but since it will be 3 weeks after you may be ok. listen to your doctor. at 3 weeks my pin came out and they said i could weight bear to whatever is comfortable. i wasnt quite sure what that meant so i still didnt use the toe until 5 weeks. you will probably want to bring a crutch or cane anyway for stability, and it will help in climbing the bleachers at the ball game. perhaps one of those ice paks that you squeeze to activate could be used between flights in case of swelling. have a good trip, good luck with the surgery. i am glad i stayed off the foot, didnt do chores, my dad cooked the first week. when i got home i did one shopping trip, and a friend carried my groceries up a flight of stairs for me. i frequently iced the foot first two weeks anyway, then less often third week. kept it elevated on pillows first 10 days, then often during next week and it is healing great. if you are going to ball game with someone, maybe they could park the car after leaving you at the gate? good luck, have a fun trip and hope the surgery goes well. Dee