I'm about 37 days post-op...​I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a…

I'm about 37 days post-op...​I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away.​I had MIS and the incision area is still sensitive, so I use adhesive wound dressings/plasters over the area to prevent any rubbing. It still feels "tighter" than Peter's Spidey costume, but it is an easier discomfort to deal with than my original bunion pain.​On top of that, with all the shopping I carried back in my rucksack and the 30-minute walk back, I have to say I understand what Tom feels like, because originally this mission felt impossible. As if that wasn't enough... I had a video call today with my surgeon's post-op care team, who ran through some questions before I reunite with my surgeon again, in person, in about two weeks' time or so.​Y'see, I had already booked a holiday with my family to see my in-laws and, without getting into too much detail, this was important, as two of my in-laws have been diagnosed with dementia. As a consequence, I would say my recovery has not been typical, and truth be told, I probably haven't followed all the recovery protocols of this mission like Spock would on the Starship Enterprise. 🖖🏾​I just can't sleep on my back.​I haven't always iced through discomfort.​I have probably walked more than I should?​But...​My video call went well and I seem to be meeting all the markers to suggest that healing is going in the right direction, confidence is building and listening to Bill Whithers sing Lovely Day...really does help. Take good care of yourselves my friends. I'm about 37 days post-op... ​I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away. ​I had MIS and the incision area is still sensitive, so I use adhesive wound dressings/plasters over the area to prevent any rubbing. It still feels "tighter" than Peter's Spidey costume, but it is an easier discomfort to deal with than my original bunion pain. No photo description available.. May be an image of the CN Tower, street and the Place de la Bastille. May be an image of shoes and text Shared post Carol Knowlton-Chirko Hi I am one week post op and saw the doctor yesterday. He was very pleased with my progress. Minimal swelling We have scheduled the left foot for 3 weeks from now. . . Has anyone had 2nd surgery so close? Shared post Andrea Weidenfeld Bitz Is this the most popular option for leg elevation? Best to keep both legs up I guess?? 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But social media is a bit like David Blaine because it can trick you into believing an "end result" is the whole story. Before my operation, I probably watched most videos on YouTube and eventually found a video of an active guy in his late 30s/early 40s who kinda made it seem like after two weeks post-op you can moonwalk like MJ did during his performance on Motown 25... But HIS journey was not mine. I think the biggest misconception is being able to 'weight bear' sooner... that is true! ...but it's NOT the same as 'walking' with full range of motion for hours at a time. My nerve zingers and swelling have reduced, but if there is too much pressure from my sandals against the incision area, it's still very uncomfortable... so my orthopedic shoe is like an American Express card: I NEVER leave home without it! 😂 I regularly massage and move my big toe. I walk at times but I try to put just as much effort and time into "rest & recovery" as I do to "activity" because we all know that Tortoise outsmarted the Hare for a reason, and slow and steady will win this race. 🐢🐇 Although my post may sound like I'll be packing my bags and moving in with Oscar the Grouch, MIS has been the BEST move I've made and any discomfort I've experienced so far is nothing compared to the pain that both my bunions brought down upon me at their worst. In fact, in late August, I will 100% get the ball rolling to get my other foot done. Take good care of yourselves, my friends. I'm sitting at about 31 days post-op... I want to be as honest as possible in this post. I had MIS surgery because "on average" you can make a quicker return to form and feel so heroic you might even get a supporting role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. But social media is a bit like David Blaine because it can trick you into believing an "end result" is the whole story. 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