So far, a few questions have been asked in the comments to the survey. I will not create any further poll-style questions; instead, I would like to request free-text comments:
1. Any dancers out there? The person who asked that question wanted to know how many of you were able to dance within 3 or so months after the surgery. By dance, she was referring to any type of dance involving hopping, going slightly up on the toes for pivots, etc. (i.e., not ballet). The person who asked the question also taught Zumba twice a week and hoped to go back to it at some point.
2. Ladies, what is the main reason you cannot wear high heels anymore? Pain from wearing them? Very curious as that was found to be a big bummer.
3. Nerve block - one of our readers had a nerve block in her thigh before the unilateral cheilectomy, to help with the pain, and has been experiencing some unpleasant symptoms since the surgery. Please see the comment under this post.
4. Trail/cross-country running - any experience? How soon were you able to run in "random terrain" after cheilectomy?
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24 October, 2014
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I am 12 weeks post op and still unable to wear heels because of insufficient range of motion; the closest I've gotten is a pair of booties with 1 1/2" heels that have big stretch panels on either side. Even then I need to keep to very short strides. I'm trying to stay optimistic but am beginning to lose hope. - Melissa
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your information. I had a nerve block in my thigh before my unilateral cheilectomy, to help with the pain. Each time I straighten my leg I get a shooting, burning pain from about the back of my knee down to my calf on the inside of my leg. Also, from thigh to 2nd toe still feels slightly numb and tingly/prickly or electric (for lack of a better word). It has been 18 days since surgery. I just wanted to see if anyone else received a nerve block or had nerve complications, if that is actually what is going on. I see my doctor again Monday for this pain.
ReplyDeleteI had a nerve block in my one leg before my unilateral cheilectomy. I'm almost a month out from surgery and the back of my calf further down towards my shin is still v. sensitive and hurts to the touch. I will sometimes get a tingling then numbing feeling on my foot as well. I appreciate your sharing this, as it prompts me to wonder if it relates back to the nerve block, and not just the cheilectomy itself. I have my 1 month appointment and will see what the doctor says. I will share any nsights here.
DeleteI'm five months post-op and cannot wear heels due to pain on flexion and the fact that my foot is still slightly swollen. Starting to wonder if I will ever wear them again.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey, just wondering why you would want to wear heels at all? The way I understand it, wearing heels is one of the things that causes this arthritic condition in the first place. So to have it fixed and then risk making it worse again seems crazy to me. I'm a woman, love to dress up cute, used to love heels, but the week after I got diagnosed with arthritis in my MTP joints I donated all my heels and won't wear any again. I'm 50 and these joints need to last another 40 or so years. I'd rather be able to walk at age 90 than have looked sexy in heels at age 50.
DeleteI agree! Plus there's all kinds of stylish funky reasonably comfortable shoes out there for a night out!
DeleteI'm 6 1/2 months post-op and still get pain after exercising (dancing or sometimes even just walking). Anyone else have this??
ReplyDeleteTracey - you're not alone. I've had (2) chielectomies on my left foot, (2) years apart, the last one being August 2014. I have pain every day still, albeit less than before the last procedure, and if I'm on my feet for any duration of time. I've come to accept that it will likely be there forever, but if it gets worse, I won't hesitate to go back in a 3rd time (or more if needed).
ReplyDeleteI'm 6 weeks post op. I've been diligent in my physical therapy. I can wear 1 1/2" wedges for several hours of the day. Scar is healed and I use a lot of heat and cold therapy after flexions three times a day. I'm determined! Keep you posted. Toe joint is still weak, but it's getting better each day.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am eager for dancing again. I perform with an adult ballroom team, and I've taken time off for my cheilectomy surgery (4-1-16). I haven't even tried my low-heeled practice shoes yet, but I was pleased to dance a little flatfooted only 15 days after the surgery. Read more about my experience at my recovery blog Bigtoeblues.blogspot.com --- Day 15: Sand and Rock & Roll. I hope more people comment here about resuming dance! Thanks for the great blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an informative blog. Thank you parsifal. I am due for a right foot cheilectomy next week. I wasn't keen at first, but as my range of movement decreases, I've come to terms with the medical necessity. What I want to know is whether those of you who went back to driving after a fortnight had left or right done. I must be back at work and driving at the start of the third week post op so would like some reassurance I'm not aiming too high.
ReplyDeleteI had right foot done. Note that people who are ex-US typically drive manual cars, therefore the foot does not matter there....
DeleteThanks Parsifal. I drive an automatic too, although based int he UK! So it needs to be functioning reasonably well. I have an hour commute each way in traffic.
DeleteI managed to drive automatic after having right foot done, it was not too bad. No M25-like traffic where I live though.
DeleteHi, I had cheilectomy on left foot. 64 years old. Squash, tennis, golfer. Everything is going great except I woke up one month post op with a gnawing pain in my left quad. Different pain. Tried stretching, massage, chiro, heat, fascia release, thumper.
ReplyDeleteexperiencing it on and off for a week. Chiro says, it’s my body adapting to new gait.
I don’t know if I should see my Doctor? Was thinking I didn’t need to attend my 6 week check up but now I’d like to hear what the surgeon may have to contribute to this experience. 64 yrs. golfer, squash player, gym rat....