Hi! This is my foot two weeks after surgery; and my before and after X-rays - Dr said xray looks ok but…

Pretty standard swelling for 2 weeks post op, I’m 12 weeks and still swolen.

My foot almost 6 weeks after surgery. The swelling is worse in the evening. I elevate my foot as much as possible & apply ice packs throughout the day. I had to use a knee scooter until 1/15 and was told to do partial weight with crutches and this Sunday I can apply full weight in the surgical boot. My follow up appointment is 1/29. I was told swelling can last for 6 months and it will take about a year to fully recover. It’s pretty nerve wracking! Btw I rode hunter/ jumpers growing up. I miss it so much but now would just want to ride western. Best to you!

Elevate as much as you possibly can! Toes above nose. When your stitches are removed, start using compression socks.

Your foot looks great. I like that little piece of hardware. I hate my screws. I can feel one.

Ice 20 minutes every time you move around. If you sit elevate. Try to elevate every minute you can

Yep. Dr said 8 weeks before riding or even entering a barn. Big toe fusion dec 5th. Two weeks more in boot. Can wear orthopedic slippers some. Dr said swelling will gradually decrease each week for months. You know the drill, ice, elevation, foot shaped shoes. I love . Found Lems waterproof work boots before surgery. Buy one size up. So wonderful! A bit more padding than traditional barefoot shoes. I also add carbon fiber inserts to keep Dr happy. Drs are clueless about shoes. Wide toe box needed not just wide shoes!!! Now, if I could only find dressage boots that work, I could ride! Not walking great yet, but so wanna ride!

Try Cerebrex to bring down swelling I bought Arnica cream for bruising and swelling. I’m decades of horses too…. Bareback is also a great thing to go back to if teaching people. Maybe the first couple weeks of lessons 😉🥰

If you can, leg and foot exercises might help to keep the blood flowing to/from your feet. I did the floor workouts from Essentrics — lots of stuff on your back with your feet in the air.

you'll feel so much better when stitches out