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I’m frustrated. I went into a sneaker (as per my Dr order at my 5 week post op) It felt weird but I did it…

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I’m frustrated. I went into a sneaker (as per my Dr order at my 5 week post op) It felt weird but I did it because that’s what I was told to do. I wore the sneaker for a few hours and then took it off at home and had to elevate and ice. I wore the sneakers to work Friday. I was miserable. My foot was swollen, I had to ice it once at work and when I came home. I tried again today and while I was walking around the store, I had pain which I haven’t had in weeks. So now I’ve decided to go back to wearing the surgical shoe because when I wear it, I have no pain or anything and my foot feels great. I’m going to wear it until I go to physical therapy Wednesday and see what he says. I’m just so frustrated and feel like I’m not “keeping up“ with the doctor’s plan. I’m just not ready for a shoe yet.

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Community comment#1

Ask your doctor about wearing compression socks they really help me

Community comment#2

Listen to your body and ask you pt about your gait. It’s a slow process so if you’re not ready you’re NOT ready.

Community comment#3

Hi, sorry to hear your having a tough time. I’ve been wearing trainers/sneakers now for the past 3 weeks and I’m post op 8 weeks with both feet having had bunion surgery & hammertoe. I got myself a pair of mizuno wide fit and went up a complete foot size from a 6 to a 7. Started wearing them without the inner sole and now I can wear them with the inner sole in. I think key is not over doing in and trying to keep the shoes on as long as possible so that your feet adjust again, that’s what my surgeon/consultant told me. I ended up buying the same shoe again so that I have a pair for inside and outside 🙈. Hope all goes well 😊

Community comment#4

My surgeon told me to wear my shoes with the inserts and Incrediwear socks I purchased from him after my two week appointment. He even helped me loosen the shoe strings. It’s been a challenge. I do take out the insert and ice and elevate a lot. It’s been 5 weeks and a few days.

Community comment#5

It’s okay to not be ready with his plan. You know your feet better and a side road doesn’t mean you won’t still end up where you need to be. Slow and steady wins the race.

Community comment#6

Everyone heals differently. Just listen to your foot and progress at your own speed. It took me at least 7 weeks before I stopped feeling the need to elevate. Make sure you have a very supportive wide shoe, like Brooks. I have the Brooks Dyad.

Community comment#7

The same with my back surgery still can't stand in place .over a year frustrated

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

can you recommend any particular makes of compression socks I was told to get some but not sure where to start!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

Update: I talked to my dr today and he said I could wear the surgical shoe until I see PT it’s week. Phew, I feel better

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

I wear my Hoka wide width sneakers an hour and my foot hurts and swells. I tried every single shoe and sneaker I own. I’m so frustrated I’m glad I start PT weds. I can ask him

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

mine laced mine a special way to allow for swelling. It’s not the big toe that hurts it’s my pinky toe that he broke and fixed. It’s the problem currently

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