UK here. 3rd week post double foot op. You all seem to know

UK here. 3rd week post double foot op. You all seem to know what was done to your feet. I am waiting until 6 week check to hear what actually happened in the surgery. Have to say as a person who has had many operations this operation has thrown me. Patience is needed. Question. My big toe sticks up like a thumb, still very swollen and it feels like I can feel the screws. I was told to wait for the swelling to go down. Struggle to sleep as it's very uncomfortable and annoying. Maybe it's just the swelling. It's on the ball of the foot under the big toe. Anyone else feel this sensation?