Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5t

Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5th pt session this morning. As usual, the edema massage felt wonderful 😴. My therapist directly massaged my incision as well, in order to start loosening up the scar tissue in that area. She says it “feels like a minimal amount” but that the area needs to be massaged at least twice a day. During the toe stretching, she was able to get another “pop”, which provided a sigh of relief for me! Initially during the flexion exercises, my toe started out very stiff. As usual, as she continued on with the exercises, it slowly loosened up and became more flexible. 🙌🏾 After about 20 minutes of her rotating between massaging, stretching and flexing, she had me go to the gym. There, I walked on the treadmill in order for her to assess my gait, stride, balance and heel-to-toe push-off. I’d notice myself still compensating a few times and immediately correct it. She noticed as well, of course. She said that I’m “gradually improving”. I can physically feel the difference as well. 😀 The hallux dorsiflexion exercise has been my main issue, so she had me stand in front of a handrail in order to perform standing heel raises. Those hurt a little but I did okay. Pain is necessary for healing, right?! 🥴 She also had me walk up and down a set of stairs in order to watch my heel-to-toe push-off. After walking up and down those steps, she had me practice standing on the edge of a step (with only my front forefoot on the edge of the step and the remainder of my foot floating without support). I did okay with that exercise but boy, I was nervous and those handrails come in pretty dang handy. 🤷🏽‍♀️ *It’s ironic how we get used to doing certain physical activities on a daily basis and don’t even take notice until we’re receiving pt!* She wants to see me at least 2 more sessions, maybe 3, so I went ahead and scheduled 2 more appts w/her. Over the next week, I am to focus on doing standing heel raises as much as possible to help strengthen my toe, while also loosening up the remaining scar tissue to better help with flexibility. I’ve attached 2 screenshots of today’s post-therapy note. I’m ECSTATIC with the improvement in my dorsiflexion!!! 💃🏾 I hope you all continue healing positively. Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5th pt session this morning. As usual, the edema massage felt wonderful . My therapist directly massaged my incision as well, in order to start loosening up the scar tissue in that area. She says it “feels like a minimal amount” but that the area needs to be massaged at least twice a day. During the toe stretching, she was able to get another “pop”, which provided a sigh of relief for me! Initially during the flex May be an image of ticket stub and text. May be an image of ticket stub and text Shared post Louise Yogini 5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my foot. With my PT homework, I have restored about 70 percent mobility in my toe, so that is coming along nicely. At my second PT session yesterday, we are working on balance and strengthening my ankle muscles. Since I can balance on my one leg with no problem on a regular floor, we moved the single leg balancing to on top of a foam mat. Also other exercises on a wobble board. I told the physical therapist that walking up stairs had gotten more normal, but that I was still going down the stairs like a toddler, with both feet meeting on one stair before going to the next. So we worked on rolling through the foot on a low stair. I can wear Hokas for 5 hours now before switching to Crocs. Walking around in the world has gotten easier, but living in a city, I am always scared that someone will step on my foot accidentally. So I am just careful about where I go. Overall progressing nicely after just 2 PT sessions, and i am scheduled for 3x a week PT now. I am especially happy about my toe mobility since my biggest fear before surgery was not being able to fo planks or lunges. Toe mobility us important in the yoga and pilates that I love. 5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my foot. With my PT homework, I have restored about 70 percent mobility in my toe, so that is coming along nicely. At my second PT session yesterday, we are working on balance and strengthening my ankle muscles. Since I can balance on my one leg with no problem on a regular floor, we moved the single leg balancing to on top of a foam mat. Also other exercises on a wobb No photo description available.. No photo description available. Shared post Michelle Jeffries Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very active, will she recover faster than an adult. I’m also worried about pain management; I do not want to pump pain pills in her, but also don’t want her to be in pain. Can she come off of these pretty quickly, with Advil/tylenol as the alternative? Realistic expectations for returning to school, etc. Anyone else have their child go through this. I wish I could do it for her. Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very active, will she recover faster than an adult. I’m also worried about pain management; I do not want to pump pain pills in her, but also don’t want her to be in pain. Can she come off of these pretty quickly, with Advil/tylenol as the alternative? Realistic exp Shared post Natasha Johnson I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. 🤔 I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. 🙏🏽 **I didn’t even think to ask for copies of the X-rays.** 🤦🏾‍♀️ During his assessment of my incision, he said that my tissues reacted to the dissolvable stitches when they started breaking down, meaning there is some delayed healing there. He said “there’s no need to worry about it fully healing”. During his assessment of my toe, he demonstrated the extension and traction exercise by firmly holding my ankle and pulling/holding my toe for 1 full minute until I felt a “pop”. The “pop” felt great. He said it will help loosen up the scar tissue that’s causing the stiffness as well as help with it becoming more flexible. I am to have my husband do that for me at least twice daily.🥰 He then demonstrated some cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe, which were toe lift-offs and opposite action. I am to do both of these exercises 3x daily 10-20 times each session. So, I am to do all of the following: -return to normal activities as tolerated, including driving 😉 -perform extension/traction exercises 2-3x daily and hold for 1 minute each time until the “pop” -perform cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe 2x daily 10-20 times each time -continue all other exercises recommended via pt -continue massaging around the incision to loosen up scar tissue -continue massaging my toe to decrease swelling -wear supportive shoes as much as possible He also cut off the majority of the loose dead skin from my incision site! 😃 It was ready to be removed and I was too chicken to do it because I didn’t want to mess it up. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I am to cover the area with a soft nonstick border for the next week or until it fully closes/heals again in order to ward off infection. I’ll see him again in 4wks! To say I am “happy” would be an understatement. I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. **I didn’t even think to ask No photo description available. Shared post