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Has anybody had this operation? Mine is scheduled for 29/01/10 and I'm growing ever nervous. I have spoken to another lady from the forum who kindly phoned me up. She gave me her experience but was wondering if anyone else has it done. I'm particualy worried about being off my feet for a long time, as I have a family, dogs, job etc......  kelly
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Hi Kells Been thinking of you,ahh so january then. me no but my mum yes last November exactly same operation course much older and was for osteoarthritis no ra. you will be needing alot help start with while non weight bearing on foot in question. so dog walker,help round house would ask about all that now so all in place beforehand. mum didnt have alot pain with it more awkwardsness of being ablemove about. will u have the speical cruthces sued for ra sufferes that use less pressure on hands would recomend them. all very best lv melly(inky) cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Thanks for reply. Yea it's just not being able to do anything for such a long time that is bothering me. Has your mums situation since the the OP improved ? I just get visions of having the op and still having the foot problems after. I know I'm never going to have perfect feet. How long was your mum off her feet?
Kelly xxxx
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Hi Kells Your welcome Yes yes Mum is back to her old self from some years ago she had suffered for some years before finally seen by new consultant who offered surgery. initally yes stiffness,some swelling this can be dealt with via medication and phsyio. shes now able go shopping,walk reduced her medication shes slow healer due to being almost 70 so i surpised to see how shes got her old va voom back. she feels very happy with the outcome would been unable to walk it was so abd would been wheelchair bless. In total non weight bearing mum was off feet 3/4 months used walker frame and hopped one legged should been 3 months but as elderley slow healer so 1 month extra. hers was said be major surgery terms amount correction had be done along with triple fusion she did also have achilles heel tendon altered so 2 operations hence took 4 months instead of 3. wasnt in long about 4 days due to few isues due again to her age other illnesses. hopping did wonders for her weight loss effort. of course ot and gp were on hand during this time. family etc. so yep postive outcome. aska way hun. lv melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Not had this sorry Kelly. Do you have someone who can help with things at home? Sorry just re read your post and I see you have a family but not sure of their ages etc! YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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JulieM wrote:Not had this sorry Kelly.
Do you have someone who can help with things at home?
Sorry just re read your post and I see you have a family but not sure of their ages etc! Hi Julie, I have three children. Two are 'grown-up' some would say  and an eleven year old boy. I do have lots of family support which is great. I just know I'm going to go crazy not being able to do anything. I'm thinking of taking up a hobby whilst out of action. Any suggestions?? Mel - Thankyou, that was really useful. xxx
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Hi Kelly,
Quite a few people on the forum make cards, that would keep you occupied and would be useful for birthdays etc.
Hope it all goes well for you.
Love, Doreen xx
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kells34 wrote: I'm particualy worried about being off my feet for a long time, as I have a family, dogs, job etc...... kelly When in hospital, you will probably be asked about your home situation to enable the orthopaedic team to plan your discharge. Why not ask if Social Services could help until you're back on your feet so to speak? Have they intimated how long its likely to be before you can fully weight bear? I was offered help after first stage THR revision. These days its not just personal care but housework, shopping etc. too. Carol
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kells34 wrote:JulieM wrote:Not had this sorry Kelly.
Do you have someone who can help with things at home?
Sorry just re read your post and I see you have a family but not sure of their ages etc! Hi Julie, I have three children. Two are 'grown-up' some would say and an eleven year old boy. I do have lots of family support which is great. I just know I'm going to go crazy not being able to do anything. I'm thinking of taking up a hobby whilst out of action. Any suggestions?? Mel - Thankyou, that was really useful. xxx Oh 'm glad you have support, that will make it much easier. When I had a foot op I concentrated on makingn some outfits for my dancing and planning choreography. Maybe you could make something for a charity like Lylie did? A handy hint-I attached some long straps to one of those mini Ikea bags so that I could chuck stuff in and carry it with me round my neck! Alao a long handled grabber! YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Hi Kelly - wishing you the best of luck for the op. I haven't had the fusion surgery but when I had more monor surgery on both feet at the same time, I could use crutches straight away - they made me practice before the op on the flat and on stairs. Just one tip though, when you get to the stage you can use crutches, still take it very slowly. I went mad on the first day and paid the price the day after. I couldn't move my arms, wrist and hands and had massive bruises on my elbows! Take it very gently to start with.
Julie
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Your welcome kells happy new year to you melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Hi Kells
Just want to wish you all the best with the op.
Love Jeanxxx
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Tabbycat wrote:kells34 wrote: I'm particualy worried about being off my feet for a long time, as I have a family, dogs, job etc...... kelly When in hospital, you will probably be asked about your home situation to enable the orthopaedic team to plan your discharge. Why not ask if Social Services could help until you're back on your feet so to speak? Have they intimated how long its likely to be before you can fully weight bear? I was offered help after first stage THR revision. These days its not just personal care but housework, shopping etc. too. Hello and thankyou, That seems a very good idea, I'm sure the help would be really appreciated. My partner will help me out I'm sure when he can but as he is self employed we can't really afford for him to have too long off. I think I could be non-weightbearing for up to 8 weeks which seems just awful.  Kelly x
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jeanb wrote:Hi Kells
Just want to wish you all the best with the op.
Love Jeanxxx Thankyou so much Jean and everyone - it's much appreciated. As the weeks are drawing closer ( just under 3 weeks ) I'm feeling ever more anxious Kelly xx
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Damned76 wrote:Hi Kelly - wishing you the best of luck for the op. I haven't had the fusion surgery but when I had more monor surgery on both feet at the same time, I could use crutches straight away - they made me practice before the op on the flat and on stairs. Just one tip though, when you get to the stage you can use crutches, still take it very slowly. I went mad on the first day and paid the price the day after. I couldn't move my arms, wrist and hands and had massive bruises on my elbows! Take it very gently to start with.
Julie Hi Julie, I have borrowed some crutches from a friend and have been practising I don't think I will be able to go too mad straightaway because my leg needs to be elavated for about 2 weeks. but watch me go after then  No seriously I'm going to take it steady. Thankyou for the tip Kelly x
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Hi Kelly just caught up with this post Good Luck and hope you have a quick recovery
Sophie x
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Hi Kelly Just to say I had this op done in 2002 and it worked really well, even though I had to have an ankle fusion done in 2007 on the same side. It is difficult being non-weight bearing, especially if shoulders are bad, they gave me 'gutter crutches' which support the whole forearm and are nicely padded. The OT should give you all you need before discharge from hospital, if not - ASK! Physios are very helpful too and usually come round the day after the op and monitor progress, adjust crutches etc. I did borrow a small wheelchair from Social Services which helped me get around indoors and be independent enormously, I pushed it with the other foot. This was easier on floorboards, carpets are hard work! It was surprising how quickly the time went until I could weight bear, the first week was in hospital anyway and from the day of the op you are counting down to recovery - its worth being patient 'cos if you do weightbear on the foot and it isnt totally fused, it can undo the surgeon's hard work and ultimately not be such a good result for you. I didnt find it too painful either after the first 24 hours, so hoping very much that yours will go as well. Lots of luck!  Liz
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Thankyou so much for your reply Liz. I've got a couple more questions if you don't mind. After the cast did you have to wear a boot for a while or were you able to wear 'normal' shoes? Also the not driving I am going to find very difficult. Which foot did you have done? - mine is the left. Finally ( unless something else springs to mind later ) did the operation work? Are you much better now than before? My surgeon told me he will expect me to be in hospital for about 2 days providing i am able to use the crutches. The wheelchair would be ideal but I have a very small house and I'm sure it would be too bulky and I'd be knocking into everything.
My op is on 29th Jan so getting very anxious at the moment.
Kelly x
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Hi Kelly,
just wanted to wish you well for your op.
I always get really anxious before surgery..I think for me the waiting and anticipation is sometimes worse than the actual procedure and recovery!
thinking of you
Diane x
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Hi, just wanted to wish you well for the op and a speedy recovery!!
Deb x
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