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Board: Foot Problems 12-22-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,034
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: PTTD - Surgery on December 17!

Ex Dancer, I used the same surgeon as you did 2 1/2 years ago. I am very satisfied with my outcome. Expect your mood to be all over the place for awhile and even though it is a long frustrating...
Board: Foot Problems 08-18-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Calcaneal osteotomy-2 yrs post op- still in severe pain

I am sorry that you are having so much trouble. What you are describing is not normal. I am two years post op and doing well. I have some reduced sensation but am pain free. Mybscrewsvwere...
Board: Foot Problems 08-17-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,613
Posted By roxygirl1
re: My PTTD Surgery is Scheduled

I had no choice but to do the surgery. Over a one year period things got progressively worse. By the time I scheduled surgery, I was in agony after taking 5 or 6 steps. I don't know how bad the...
Board: Foot Problems 08-17-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,613
Posted By roxygirl1
re: My PTTD Surgery is Scheduled

I would talk to your surgeon about the expected return date. Could you put in for short timr disability? If you are on your feet a lot, I couldn't imagine returning to work much before 4 months
Board: Foot Problems 08-13-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Calcaneal Osteotomy/ PTT repair-- day 28

Icing was difficult because the splint was so thick that I couldn't feel the cold. I was good about elevating which really kept swelling down. I did use the ice machine in the past and loved it. If...
Board: Foot Problems 08-12-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: PTT reconstruct/calcanel osteotomy 4wk post-op pain

I had my surgery over the summer as I am a school based speech therapist. The doctor had me on disability a total of four months. If I had a sedentary job, I would have returned at 10-12 weeks. Even...
Board: Foot Problems 06-18-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,027
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Calcaneal Osteotomy

I am almost 2 years post op and doing very well
Board: Foot Problems 06-17-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,005
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Post PTTD surgery transition to shoes

I was not cleared to wear a shoe until about 14 or 16 weeks post op. By then the swelling was down a lot. I found that sneakers worked best for me. The dr had me wear an ASO brace in my shoe for the...
Board: Foot Problems 06-12-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Post-Op PTTD ankle support brace - any opinions?

My doctor gave me any braces etc that he wanted me to wear. I would be very suprised if your doctor did not have his specific brace reccomendation.
Board: Foot Problems 06-02-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Pain from PWB

I am almost two years post flat foot surgery. If memory serves me, as I increased the weight on the foot, I got twinges and all. If you are concerned, you may want to just weight bear to the point...
Board: Foot Problems 05-13-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Posteriorn Tibial Tendon Surgery and Driving

Make sure that you get a raised toilet seat. You can purchase one in any large pharmacy chain store or surgical supply store for about $50.00. A shower chair and cast cover are also very useful.....
Board: Foot Problems 05-12-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Posterior Tibial Tendon Surgery and Driving

I had PTTD surgery on my left foot and didn't drive until I was weight bearing at about 9 weeks post op. If the surgery had been on my right foot, I couldn't imagine driving for 4-5 months. You...
Board: Foot Problems 05-11-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,069
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Out and About after flat foot surgery

The first three weeks, I was in bed with toes above nose except to go to the bathroom and to go to doctors appointments. You most likely will have no desire to go out early on. Any time my foot...
Board: Foot Problems 05-10-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Ankle Sprain not healing very well

The fact that you heard a pop and still are in so much pain would indicate that you should get checked out. You may have a fracture but you may also have trendon or ligament damage. Good luck
Board: Foot Problems 05-08-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,331
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Flat Foot Surgery in Asia

For me hypocure was tried first but unfortunately it did no work so I ended up with flat foot surgery. I was lucky to live near NY where there are some excellent surgeons. I agree that choosing a...
Board: Foot Problems 05-07-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,091
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Ankle Sprain - Increasing pain

Sorry to hear about your situation When is your next appointment? Could you go for a second opinion?
Board: Foot Problems 05-05-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,398
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Questions regarding physical therapy & recovery after PTTD (or similar) surgery

One month is VERY early in recovery. Expect the blood rushes to continue for another 4-6 weeks. I was NWB 8 weeks, followed by several weeks in a boot anytime my foot was on the ground. I started...
Board: Foot Problems 04-18-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,439
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: PTTD Surgery

Does your ortho do many flat foot surgeries? It is a complex surgery and using a doctor that has a lot of experience with the proceedure increases your chances of a good outcome. I went to four...
Board: Foot Problems 04-17-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,309
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction with Osteotomy INFO PLEASE! Sugery Feb 9

I am 20 months poist op ptt repair, calcaneal/cotton osteotomy, tendon transfer, gastroc recession. I am doing great. I am able to go about my activites pretty much forgetting about my foot. My...
Board: Foot Problems 04-15-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,439
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: PTTD Surgery

I am 20 months post op and doing great now. I waited 10 months and just had increasing pain. I am a school based slp and was out for 4 months. I scheduled the surgery for the start of the summer...
Board: Foot Problems 04-12-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: 6 Month Post Flat Foot Reconstruction

I am 20 months post ptt repair, calcaneal/cotton osteotomy, tendon transfer and gastroc recession. I am doing great now. I am able to work full time and then do whatever errands are necessary...
Board: Foot Problems 04-10-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,211
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Heelie weight bearing

I am not a heelie but my large toe was repositioned as part of flat foot reconstruction. At first I could barely move the big toe. My surgeon was concerned and had me start pt right away to gain...
Board: Foot Problems 04-09-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: PTTD Post-Op Partial Weight Bearing & Therapy

I am 20 months post flat foot reconstruction. I had osteotomies but not tripple fusion. I was nwb for 8 weeks followed by pwb for about three weeks. I started out with 10% of my body weight on my...
Board: Foot Problems 04-08-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,330
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Surgery 2/29. Home 3/2. Calcaneal osteotomy w/ flexor tendon transfer.

Planemark, I am amazed that you are doing so much at one month post op. You are still so early in the recovery process. Things will get better. I am almost 20 months post op and doing really well...
Board: Foot Problems 03-17-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: officially diagnosed PTTD. Share stories,info!

I tried non invasive techniques to no avail. I then had a modified kinder and the ptt repaired but I continued to have problems. It appears that the first doctor was not aggressive enough and the...
Board: Foot Problems 03-03-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,330
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Surgery 2/29. Home 3/2. Calcaneal osteotomy w/ flexor tendon transfer.

I didn't shower for a few days. Those blood rushes when the foot was down was murder. I have a walk in shower so I sat on the shower chair with my foot out of the shower and elevated on a chair...
Board: Foot Problems 02-25-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,689
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Calcaneal Osteotomy without tendon work?

I am also suprised that your doctor said that you could weight bear. Most people who have a calcaneal osteotomy are NWB for 6-8 weeks. A raised toilet seat which could be purchased in any chain...
Board: Foot Problems 02-25-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Calcaneal osteotomies - so many different types !

I was about 50. I understand the drive being an issue. I was in the hospital for three nights. The next post op was when the splint was removed and hard cast put on. I think that the splint was...
Board: Foot Problems 02-21-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,004
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Plantar fasciitis surgery

I had flat foot surgery 19 months ago. I still have some reduced sensation in some of my toes and the top of the foot but I am pretty much pain free. The surgery gave me my life back. Numbness is a...
Board: Foot Problems 02-19-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,165
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Struggling with SCREW after Calcaneal Osteotomy

It is a hard decision. In my case, I wore good shoes and custom orthotics for 5 years prior to the surgery. Unfortunately over the years, things just got worse. I even had a custom brace that went...
Board: Foot Problems 02-17-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,165
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Struggling with SCREW after Calcaneal Osteotomy

I am 19 months post op flat foot surgery. I had a very good surgical outcome. I am able to go about my day to day activities with no pain. I was impressed with the staff in the hospital. I did...
Board: Foot Problems 02-07-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,336
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Need advice about cotton osteotomy!

Look under sticky thread at strategies for non weight bearing. I put several pillows under my foot to elevate. You can buy a foam wedge (not real expensive) in a surgical supply store to help...
Board: Foot Problems 01-10-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,791
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Very scared to have fallen arch surgery

I used Dr. Deland. Both Dr. Ellis and Deland do lots of these surgeries with a decent success rate. I don't know about Myerson
Board: Foot Problems 12-23-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: what is non-weight bearing

Non weight bearing means NO weight on your foot. Any weight can cause the surgical repairs to shift and heal incorrectly.
Board: Foot Problems 12-13-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,444
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: 82 days post surgery (calcaneal osteotomy, brostrom, gastroc slide)

I am further out----17 months and doing well. I go about my normal day to day activities pretty much forgetting about my foot. There is some reduced sensation in the top of the foot and a few toes...
Board: Foot Problems 11-30-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,791
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Very scared to have fallen arch surgery

It is imperitive to check out your surgeon thoroughly. You want to use a doctor who has done numerous flat foot repairs
Board: Foot Problems 11-30-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,791
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Very scared to have fallen arch surgery

I am 16 months post op. Just prior to having the surgery, my foot problems had progressed to the point that I had pain along the ptt and into the arch after taking 15 to 20 steps. My foot had...
Board: Foot Problems 11-30-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Questions about, I can say PTT transfer and Calcaneal osteotomy

MissyLuke and I had very similar surgeries, post op protocols and outcomes. I was in the hospital for three nights post op. There were NO complications but this was the doctors protocol. I was NWB...
Board: Foot Problems 11-25-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Going from PT back to just life

Lightstepper, when I was 7 months post op, I would still experience those zings and stiffess (especially achillese tendon area). I am now 16 months post op and doing great. My foot is not the same...
Board: Foot Problems 11-13-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: driving while PWD w/the boota

I had a ptt/spring ligament repair, calcaneal and cotton osteotomy, tendon transfer and gastroc recession. My proceedures were somewhat different than yours and from reading the posts on this...
Board: Foot Problems 11-13-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: driving while PWD w/the boot

Was the sugery on your right foot? If so, I would NOT drive. Ask yourself if you would be able to slam on the breaks in an emergency. Luckily, my surgery was on my left foot but even then, I...
Board: Foot Problems 11-10-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,518
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: posterior tibial tear

I also work in the public schools. I went back to work after 20 weeks. There is no way I could have gone back to work much sooner.
Board: Foot Problems 10-30-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy and Ankle Scope

I am 16 months post op ptt/spring ligament repair, tendon transfer, calcaneal/cotton osteotomies and gastroc recession. My doctor does not perform the surgery outpatient. He routinely keeps his...
Board: Foot Problems 10-29-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,955
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: subtalar joint fusion as part of flat foot rec.

I had flat foot surgery 16 month ago but my foot was still flexible so I did not require fusion. I did have 5 different proceedures and I was in the hospital for three nights for pain control. This...
Board: Foot Problems 10-29-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,587
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: 2 Week count down to PTTD Surgery--Petrified Need imput

It is ashame that your doctor was so uncaring. I find it amazing that some doctors to this surgery outpatient while others routinely have their patients stay two to three days. I wonder if...
Board: Foot Problems 10-21-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,587
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: 2 Week count down to PTTD Surgery--Petrified Need imput

Good luck with your surgery. I am now 16 months post op and doing well. Hang in there, follow the post op directions and be sure to rest rest rest, ice and elevate. Be sure that you take the pain...
Board: Foot Problems 10-09-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,587
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: 2 Week count down to PTTD Surgery--Petrified Need imput

I am 15 months post op and am so happy that I had the surgery done. I am able to get around pain free now. Good luck
Board: Foot Problems 09-29-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,201
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: pttd surgery pins & needles

I am 14 months post flat foot surgery and also remember experiencing all kinds of weird twinges and sensations. Your foot has suffered a major trauma and the nerves don't know what end is up. ...
Board: Foot Problems 08-29-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,109
Posted By roxygirl1
Re: Outpatient flat foot surgery question!

I am 13 months post op ptt/spring ligament repair, tendon transfer, cotton and calcaneal osteotomy and gastroc recession. My surgery took four hours. My surgeon always does the surgery in patient,...
Board: Natural Disaster Sympathies and Support 08-27-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,547
Posted By roxygirl1
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To Friends still online: As Hurricane Irene prepares to batter the East Coast, federal disaster officials warn that Internet outages could force people to interact with other people for the first...
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