11 May, 2014

2nd Anniversary

Today is the second anniversary!

My foot is absolutely OK - my surgeon was a bit sceptical two years ago, at that time he said that the damage was very significant and that I would likely need a fusion in the near future. However, so far so good - I have no problems, I can do whatever I like, run, cycle, climb, dance... what else I need? Yes, I do feel something different in that joint, I would not even call it "pain". It is a kind of little tenderness, I even do not know which words to use to describe it. It definitely does not limit any activities, it feels so much better than before the surgery, and I think I am actually feeling less discomfort than last year.

I am very happy I got that problem fixed. If only one could fix all other challenges so easily...

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7 comments :

  1. Anonymous12 May, 2014 16:35

    Thank you for the update - I was so excited to see a new post today! My 18 year old son had to have both feet done, and your blog has really helped with what to expect from a positive perspective. I had read so many horror stories that I was literally losing sleep over this operation for such a young athlete. He had his first one done in Feb (ending his Varsity basketball season) and the second one done about 4 weeks ago. I just came back today (as I have done on many occasions) to review when the swelling went totally away in your experience. His left (much more damage and painful surgery) is still a bit more swollen than the right, even after 3 months. I have read that it can swell for up to six months. Glad to hear you are still going strong! Wendy

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  2. Marilyn14 May, 2014 21:40

    Boy, was I excited to see a new post by you, Parcifal! And so positive, too! This blog has become like a bible for me as I proceed through my own recovery process. I compare and contrast my progress to yours. My surgeon said just about the same thing about my joint..that there was very little cartilage left. She actually suggested a fusion, but I was resistant. I'm healing very quickly, and actually got on the treadmill several times over the last 2 weeks. I just had my surgery on April 14, and I'm in my own shoes, walking with minimal discomfort, not even thinking that this happened such a short 5 weeks ago now. But I'm nervous about running still. How do I know if I'm ready if I don't try? I'm riding a stationary bike, (recumbent), 15 miles at a good pace at one sitting, and it's still not nearly like running. I'm in PT and he's working that joint, but I only have about 35% mobility in the joint when flexed up, and he wants to get me to 60%. There's no pain when the therapist moves it up, but I can tell it's stubbornly holding back. I'm sore after PT, but it goes away if I take a motrin. I've not babied this thing one bit, and I'm glad for that. But so many questions remain for me. Any advice?

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    1. Parsifal14 May, 2014 22:03

      My advice....just wait, be patient. Use the foot as much as you can, but o not force it. I started running when I felt no discomfort, I can see now that it was week 6 for me. But again - everyone is different, I think that you and your Doctor should agree on this. It is really not worth risking another series of micro-injuries, inflammation, and problems. Two years after the surgery, I cannot even remember that I was unable to run for a few months....

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  3. Anonymous15 May, 2014 10:10

    Just stumbled onto your blog as I had the same procedure on my left foot in 2012 and will likely need the right foot done soon too. With my left foot it took me 17 days to be able to get into a shoe and I thought I was crazy for counting the days. Glad to see someone else was doing the same thing! Congrats on your recovery, hope you continue healing! Oh and the pictures are great too. The scar on my left foot looks a lot like yours....Thanks again for posting! John C. NJ/USA

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  4. Anonymous19 August, 2014 16:36

    I just came across this blog and I am 19 days past surgery. I sure wish I had found this before the procedure. I am excited for my future of my feet. Thank you

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  5. Unknown21 October, 2016 08:21

    Thanks so much for this blog its been so insightful! Im booked in for my chilectomy in December and its the thought of being dragged away from gym for so long that is killing me! Scar very neat btw

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  6. Unknown21 October, 2016 08:21

    Thanks so much for this blog its been so insightful! Im booked in for my chilectomy in December and its the thought of being dragged away from gym for so long that is killing me! Scar very neat btw

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