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Plantar Release Surgery
I am awaiting a letter for consultation with a surgeon to look at having the release surgery. I have as many of you know Fasciits in both feet, cortizone injections have failed. Also intense physio, 3 doctors, podiatrist and the physiotherapist are all of the opinion that this is the only option.
I am going to ask for the surgery on both feet at the same time. I have an apartment which is wheelchair friendly and a wife who supports what I will ask for. I am wondering whether the surgeon will refuse as it will be too painful...
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Permalink Reply by Caroline Hall on -
My foot ortho wouldn't do both at once, even though I had it in both feet. He did the worst foot first, saying he's do the second foot when I was recovered from the first one. But the second foot felt better after the first foot had the release (it had been compensating for the first foot) so I didn't get it done. However, it is still getting pains, but not as bad as it had been. I'm hoping it won't get so bad that I end up needing surgery for it. I did the surgery too after everything else failed.
So don't be surprised if the answer to do both at once is a no, but then again, I could be wrong. It does leave you without literally a good foot to stand on, which is why I would think he'll probably say no, but again, I could be wrong:)
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Permalink Reply by T. D. Sharkey on -
Woah, yeah, I would not do both at once. Even when you are out of the cast / boot you sill want a relatively sound foot to turn and pivot on, and lean on in the shower, etc. I am at almost 2 months out now, and while I do fine in shoes (spent all day on my feet today.) I really hate being barefoot (especially on hard surfaces..) and still somewhat dread getting in the shower for that reason. Even though the other foot has some pf, I am glad it is there to take the weight in the shower.
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Permalink Reply by Caroline Hall on
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T.D.Sharkey-exactly! You need one non-surgical foot for sure! And barefoot isn't good.
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Permalink Reply by T. D. Sharkey on
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And also, well, let's be frank, using the toilet and all that will be much easier if you are on crutches with one good foot.
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Permalink Reply by Darren Finley on
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Cheers folks,
I would still like both done even though I know full well it won't be easy, simply because I want to be fit for the olympics (not that I'm an olympian) I work in LONDON and I want to fit to do my job which I love.
How long is the recovery and the time between ops?
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Permalink Reply by T. D. Sharkey on
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hmmm---I would say minimum of 8 weeks..that is where I am now, and, if I absolutely had to, could get my other foot done..
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Permalink Reply by T. D. Sharkey on
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But, as we say here, your mileage may vary..
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