| Re: Flat Foot Reconstruction Surgery
Hi Jsanti!
I definitely feel your pain! I started looking for a surgeon when I was about 23 but had been in horrible pain daily since about 15! I finally had my first surgery last March when I 25.
I just had my second flat foot surgery and I can say without a doubt it is the best thing I have done! The first 3-5 days are the worst but it gets better quickly from there. It's hard and uncomfortable when you're finally released to start weight-bearing but it's not impossible.
In regards to driving, I had my right foot done first. You'll most likely be 6 weeks non-weight bearing (NWB) so during that time there is NO driving. After that you'll probably be in a boot for several weeks, and your foot will be quite sore and weak so driving is not recommended until you get some strength back. I think it took me about 9-10 weeks to start driving after my right foot surgery.
I wrote a post not too long ago with some tips on getting through flat-foot surgery, it can be found here: http://www.healthboards.com/boards/foot-ankle-problems/972594-what-ive-learned-after-two-flat-foot-surgeries.html
If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to ask and/or message me!
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3/26/13, Right foot: Subtalar arthroereisis, tendo Achilles lengthening, calcaneal osteotomy, FDL transfer
12/12/13, Left foot: Gastroc recession, calcaneal osteotomy, FDL transfer
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