I was still in the Jones splint. i did have lots of pain , but immediately iced and elevated. That one hurt a little. I had a similar scare like yours earlier on where it felt like a muscle stretch gone a bit too far. I saw the Dr and everything was / is still ok. Im in the boot during the day and normally have to sleep in a splint, but have not been the past few nights. Hoping for the best for you, Im 8 days post op and fell off my knee scooter today. It would be a nightmare if I re-ruptured the Achilles tendon and needed surgery again. I agree with your comment to Bob about the knee walker. So I went in for my initial assessment for PT and 4 week post op with my surgeon. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. The pain is most likely a result of muscles that havent been used in a while taking weight, you know? Im also going to ask to start PT, even though the doc doesnt really think its needed. I just did something similar and I am scared! He actually is a very good Dr in the most respected and qualified facility in town so I'm at a loss on this. Its an annoying injury. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. Read the ice behind the knee advice in this thread and wanted to say thanks for that. Im sure there is a lesson to be learned from this but Im frustrated. Two weeks after surgery and just had the experience of falling off my scooter and intstictively trying to stop myself by putting out my bad foot. Still very stiff which is what concerns me but I am only five months out too. Its beyond frustrating, but what Im realizing after speaking with my doctor and reading posts here is that the boots, casts or splints do a good job of protected the Achilles. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. Currently have my leg propped up and ice being applied. Has any one else every had this happen? Both continued to get worse the rest of day. I was hopping from my scooter to a chair when I tripped and instintively put down my NWB foot to catch myself. But you are right - my husband is reminding me that no matter what happens, we will figure it out. She opted to wear a pair of open-toe sliders, which likely provided a bit more comfort than alternative footwear would have done. Interesting how it differs. KG do you sleep in your boot? Thanks for your support! Im currently in a lot of pain and really worried! Hi guys, I have the same issue. Unless they say its more of a deal with the pain and slowly work it type deal. 3rd patient in my surgeons 16 year career that this happened to. Doc said that everything was fine, and that healing was going well, More than likely you will be just fine, but your doctor will be able to tell you for sure. I have pretty good range of motion. I think I sort of stood on the toes of that foot for a second). over a year ago, Guest As others have said, be careful and take it slow, dont get overconfident with your mobility. What Is It Like to Have Cataract Surgery? Freaking out thinking I re re-reptured or harmed it in anyway. Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. Hard to see without removing my splint but I dont notice any swelling. If you closely follow your foot and ankle surgeon's instructions, you can help minimize pain and swelling after your bunion surgery. My pain level since surgery has been minimal. Obviously sore. The tendon hurt at the time - a bit like it did when the ankle was stretched to go into the new cast. Hi Serge you will be fine. They have not put me in any PT yet either. I was with my good foot in full weight bearing but like trying to put some pressure on my forefoot for some reason I dont know why. damage in soft cast like splint. So today I walked with my boot and elevated heels pretty much all day. WebThe recovery process for bunion surgery can be slightly longer than hammertoe surgery recovery, but differences are in about two weeks maximum. For background, I fully ruptured my Achilles tendon in the first week of August and had surgery roughly a week later. this is the best thread i have ever read. I took pain medications and anti-inflammatories and the next day I woke up and Im not nearly and any kind of pain. Given your description of events, I would be very surprised if youve done any real harm. I saw my surgeon today, going in for another check in a week just to make sure that everything is good to go for surgery on the 7th. I wish everyone the best of luck. I have my first post op appt Tuesday morning. On the day of your appointment, your healthcare provider will ask you to arrive one to two hours early. This morning I lost my balance and fell off my scooter, dull weight in my injured leg with my aircast boot on. Anyway, this group was a big help in keeping me from getting to down about my accident yesterday. WebThe amount of pain experienced after bunion surgery is different from one person to the next. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. Do call your doctor tomorrow if you are still worried about your foot. That said, definitely worth seeing your orthopedist to get a clear picture. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. I have been since week 4 and it seems to be going well so far. Thanks again, wish me luck. In the strong majority of cases, there is misalignment of the bone that makes it stick out and become prominent. I have a little throbbing at the incision site right now, but I assume the pain will be less in the morning. WebVery close inspection is usually necessary to find any trace of bunion surgery. As for yall that have slipped or taken a step on your foot. The pain is totally gone now, and all seems back to normal, so Im going to assume that no damage has been done. ), I'm using my partner's email because this server would not let me register. I had a full ruptured Achilles Tendon that was operated on about 3 weeks ago. Last night I slipped and put all weight on nwb foot. Finally starting to gain strength and am I put about 80% weight on injured leg while doing leg raises. You are going to experience pain and swelling immediately after the surgery and in the first 48 to 72 hours, but these symptoms will slowly fade away as time passes. Significant bunion recurrences that cause problems and require further surgery are much less common. I dont know If my brain is telling me I already can put some weight in my injured leg or something but now im in panic trying to remember the extend of pressure I did to realize if I could damage the repair. To make sure, give your doctor a call, theyll let you know if you need to see them earlier, Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has posted about their journey back from their Achilles injury. I'm doing lots of walking trying to prepare. I dont know how manu weight i did put , afterwards it felt uncomfortable but not in constant pain I am really worried that i have done any damage. I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. Very comforted to find this thread and the shocking number of us that have experienced similar knee scooter or crutch mishaps. Im two week post surgery and I was getting out of my car and lost balance. I can definitely second that this site is really helpful. I was certain something went wrong with the amount of pain I felt. It felt weird it didnt hurt, I dont think i stepped on it hard enough to do damage. However at the evening and this morning I felt a throbbing at my heel and I have the feeling the my foot is also throbbing more than usual. So far every thread but one makes me feel mentally better. It turned out fine and Im guessing yours will too. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. Because I accidentally landed on my foot getting out of bed without my boot it cause the gap and now Im schedule for another surgery. Keep me informed of your progress and what the doc says about PT. Full weight on foot before falling to the ground. I was 5 days way to get into my hard cast so I didnt contact the Doc and wait and stress it out was my descion, did a bunch of research and drove me even more crazy. Still very weak. I am not exactly sure how much weight on put on it. Conventional foot surgery can be extremely debilitating. I am in the military. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; AJ, Im sure youre fine! I literally just did the same thing! Its always best to talk to your doc to know for sure, but the surgery definitely ties that tendon together tightly. All rights reserved. I know its my fault and I aaa being stupid, just wondering if anyone else had similar surgery and experience. Overcorrection is also a risk, but much less common. Can also feel my tendon and everything feels like its right where it needs to be lol. When I checked out my ankle, I noticed that my incision point was bleeding quite a bit, and that is where I felt pain. They have been very reassuring and I would still be panicking if I had not found this page. Keep in mind im now three months removed from my second achilles surgery and the only reason I havent started PT is because of the delayed wound healing. Still need some strengthening, but life is almost back to normal now other than not yet back into sports. I'm currently on the couch crying out of fear! Right now, though, I just have pain around my ankle. Regarding the concerns that have been expressed about accidentally putting weight on the affected leg during NWB I did the exact same thing myself last week, twice in one day. Anyone else have that feeling? I was reaching over the side of my scooter (nicknamed Bobo), and I leaned too far, lost my balance and put full weight on NWB foot for about three steps. For more severe cases, the soft tissue must be further disturbed. Do not copy or redistribute in any form! Just cant lay down like an invalid. So I actually had surgery for my ruptured Achilles on 10/11. That area is tender. Ill find out Thursday if there was damage. The stitches were not harmed, the wound healed nicely, and there was no swelling. Were you OK when you went to the doctor? Just spoke with my doctor. I was worried because some ppl didnt report a ton of issue, whereas I was having a decent amount of aching, tingling, heavy feeling etc compared to before fall. I fractured my heel on 3/23/19 calcaneus . So, I had surgery again two days later. Also had me push into his hand and was able to give some force. Called the docs office and left a message with the nurse. I am still able to move my foot and toes, but it is limited like it was before I fell. accidentally stepped on foot after surgeryconnectwise knowledge base Been doing ok managing on one leg for a month now, but today I lost balance when getting from car to knee scooter and put weight on my recovering leg, talk about SHOCK to the system! He said 9 times out of 10 if you are still in a cast it isnt an issue, but to let them know if any pain hits at insertion point. it's starting to hit me now that surgery is November 7th! Throbbing and sore today. Best of luck to all who have dealt with is type of surgery. He said I could remove the 2nd one in another two weeks if it all feels good. I also purchased a sleep/ relaxation boot when Im relaxing on sofa . Due to both the pain and the potentially bulky or rigid footwear that may be required, sleeping can be difficult, so it is important to take pain medication as soon as you feel sensation in your foot following your operation. Read Also: 50 Foot 12 Gauge Extension Cord. Full blow absorbed on my repaired foot, hurt pretty bad tingling and throbbing on the interior and posterior heal. Thank you for providing a quality article. Your foot will be bandaged to hold the toes in the correct position with dressings in place to cover the wound and the stitches, or occasionally your foot may be in a cast. 9 hours later and I still have pain in my leg. The pain seems to be just in my toes and subsiding since laying back down. While trying to get into the house with crutches I fell on cement step forward the pain was excruciating! 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