I say it because I literally didnt put my foot on the ground so Im not sure how I re-ruptured it. Dont stress and think positive!!! What helped me a lot , was accepting that I had this injury, and blocking out the thoughts in my mind telling me that I would have been doing this or that if I didnt have this injury. Ill find out Thursday if there was damage. After about 15 minutes or so the shooting pain was gone and my pain level was back to my normal. I also have PTTD symptoms in my better foot, and I can't imagine doing this again. Hoping I didnt re-rupture, but it didnt feel like it. sounds great! Should I be concerned? Also had me push into his hand and was able to give some force. I am in a walking boot and air brace at night. The bones lengthening, straightening, or shortening after being cut may occur unexpectedly during surgery or gradually after. The majority of people achieve great results and forget they even have hardware in their foot, but others arent so fortunate. Feeling throbbing pain but can move toes etc. This too shall pass. Like davidk said above, I think it was the calf muscle contracting. I am a week in post surgery and I am in a splint. Glad you are doing better! I was still in a soft cast, and my ankle definitely moved forward a lot. The shoe should remain on until seen in the office for your first post-op visit. Once you are comfortable, you can go home with your chosen companion. No pain, but a severe stretching feeling. (quick, easy, & painless) #footsurgery #footpain #bunions #bunionsurgery, How Do You Know If You Fractured Your Ankle, Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons West Des Moines, Skechers Relaxed Fit Suede Biker Ankle Boots Earthy Chic, Keep the foot elevated as much as possible, Keep dressings in place and the area dry until the stitches are removed, Keep walking to a minimum, wearing your special shoe and keeping all the weight through your heel for the first few weeks, Do not wear high heels for at least six months, The dressings get wet or come undone dont try and change them yourself, Bleeding or oozing appears on the dressings, Warmth, redness, bleeding or excessive swelling in the foot. Thanks for asking after me. Wishing everyone all the best and feeling 100% ASAP! I cant believe so many people has fallen off their scooter and on their no weight bearing leg such as myself. I realize it takes time but I can hardly stand sitting still and not doing anything. I literally just did the same thing! Always contact your doctor immediately if any of the following things happen during bunion surgery recovery: Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System Surgical Technique, SCREW REMOVAL PROCEDURE!! Had detach reattach surgery today am in splint & slipped with scooter. Just gonna keep hobbling toward that light at the end of the tunnel. WebShree Jeewan Hospital, 67/1, New Rohtak Road, Nearby Liberty Cinema, Delhi, India At my follow up to get my sutures removed, the doc checked everything out and all was fine. Good luck. I immediately went inside and iced it down. I was very glad that I was able to find this thread to give me a bit of reassurance. Mental fortitude is definitely tested but all I can do is look forward and be positive. Several bones or bone pieces are intended to be held together with screws. Had my surgery on 8/5 for a full rupture on day four I did exactly what Greg did last night I did exactly what Neil did too! It caused a little bleeding at my scar (where I still had a scab from the stitches being removed)and lots of swelling. Im guessing the pain is from is from the trauma of putting weight on it. Should I be worried? Great to hear youre doing well, Muhammed. Armor always on! My knee and hands hit the ground hardest and I kind of rolled over my hip. A few tiny incisions are made in the bones by the surgeon. I have it elevated. The DR told me The only way we are going to know if any damage was done, will be after all of my rehab is done, but more then likely i am ok. I have my follow up in two days. Hoping for the best for you, Im 8 days post op and fell off my knee scooter today. Bunion surgery wound care. Medication (which I had been off) helped with the pain it was still painful but lessened with meds which was what they told me to look for. 2 days later went in to get the cast off. He has written and lectured on this topic in the United States and is considered an authority in the management of bunion deformity. 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. Finally starting to gain strength and am I put about 80% weight on injured leg while doing leg raises. I am scared that I loosened all my ligaments and will need surgery again. Typically intubation and heavy anesthesia is not needed for this type of procedure. Did you need to take narcotic pain meds again? Sat down and the feeling went away after a few minutes, now just feels a bit tight. But more than likely, youre just fine. Join the conversation! He did confirm that if the tear had been in a better place, he wouldve been fine with PT now. The dr. said to use pain meds and contact him in a few days. Im curious to hear how your walking is now versus when you just started. I woke up today feeling much better with almost no pain. It didnt keep me up last night so I assume it is nothing. I feel so stupid. All was great, pain subsiding seven days out and my knee scooter caught the edge of a rug in the kitchen and down goes Frazier! Accidents happen. The doctors at UFAI are thoroughly trained and highly skilled in all the effective ways to correct bunions. This procedure affects the balance of the patient and also changes the anatomy of the foot. Saturday I stubbed toe using knee scooter, lost my balance and fell. I wish everyone the best of luck. Add me as a statistic. Everyone says theyll follow up and never do. I also felt that pop that you described. Only way to know for SURE is talking with your doctor. I guess Ive just been really fortunate because I had very little swelling and really no pain to speak of. I was sure I re-tore it, and was so angry at myself. I felt pain immediately, it was a HORRIBLE stabbing burning pain. I had my first PT session today and went from 0% weight bearing on a scooter to walking on one crutch with 60% weight on the foot! Still very tight. At this point in the game for us, any little good news and steps forward are a victory. I know that this is a less common rupture so I wonder if anyone else had this particular surgery and accident. LOL If my exterior stitches healed that fast..Theres a good chance my interior stitches held up ok. After all, more than 60% was un torn, so only 40% was repaired. Can also feel my tendon and everything feels like its right where it needs to be lol. i'm feeling extremely blessed today and just relief that the fall didn't cause any damage. Judging anecdotally from the stories on this thread, I would guess shes correct. Initially, there was some discomfort on back of achilles near incision and didnt think a ton of it. I was first in a cast for 2 weeks and have now been in a moon boot for 1 week, still on crutches NWB. Which was kinda frustrating and surprising. Been doing the double and assisted single heel lifts, balancing on my bad foot passing a weight left to right and try to remain balanced for 30 seconds or more. A little over 3 months out from surgery. I had some intense pain in the Achilles and a stretching sensation but no pop. Anyone had a similar experience that can give me some hope or I guess let me know if you all think I ripped it out all over again? Now, i dont now if im going crazy or something but sometimes when im too good like feeling fine without thinking in the injury I just panic thinking if I get distracted and did something I shouldnt and try to remember if I felt any pain. This seems to be the little oasis we all find after googling accidentally put weight on foot after achilles surgery..ha! What to Look for in a Shoe to Wear After Bunion Surgery?Arch Support. With adequate arch support, youll find it much easier to increase your mobility while decreasing the amount of pain you feel when moving.Adjustability. Finding a pair of post-op shoes that you can easily adjust and navigate around your bandages is one of the most critical things.Rocker Bottom Shoes. Extra Depth. Rounder Toe-Boxes. More items At least each experience helps us learn and grow! He also tested my ability to resist upward pressure on the foot, and because there was some, he was fairly confident that I was fine. The hip is improving. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in The stitches were not harmed, the wound healed nicely, and there was no swelling. I think I rolled it some when I also instinctively collapsed my foot inwards some to avoid putting weight on it as I fell. Have a 2 wk follow up in 2 days/ hopefully everything will be ok. Basically they said that the odds of tearing it again are extraordinarily low. I feel like he had good answers to my questions. Do you know majorsite ? A bit worried, and wondering if I should call the doc or wait a few day till the 6th. But I dont know I think and going mental with this and wanted to share. rest of us. Put me in a big boot, stitches out on Thursday. over the past several days ive felt my foot healing as far as pain goes, the pain wednesday morning had subsided and i didnt feel the need to use my pain meds any morehowever about 2 hours ago i lost balance on my crutches and i completely stepped on my right foot (with boot) with all my weight about 2 times rather quickly before my bf caught me luckily he was near by. They can put their entire weight on their affected foot with only the assistance of a surgical boot. I probably put maybe 50-70% of my weight on it before regaining control. Anti-spam word: (Required)* I was shocked . Freaking out thinking I re re-reptured or harmed it in anyway. Hopefully i didnt damage my tendon or wound. this is the best thread i have ever read. PT said I should be crutch free by Saturday! Hey Brian i posted last month on September 13th. Im still a little numb and tingling on the top of my foot around my big toe, but hopefully that will go away in time. I experienced a complete rupture of the Achilles - and there was NO QUESTION about whether or not I had ruptured it. Too be sure he said I could take an MRI, but seeing as I felt no pain about 30 mins after the intial fall happened and the fact that he diagnosed I was fine, I decided there was no point. Rick, nice to have you and LeahMichelle to compare notes with since were all going through it about the same time. I see my doc on Monday and believe he will let me take one of the two heel lifts out of the boot then. My right foot feels so good now and my left foot hurts like heck when I play soccer (my main source of exercise). I dont have my next appointment for another 10 days. And my foot is not almost completely motioning. Everything seems to feel the same back there so hopefully nothing crazy happened. Typically, surgeons perform bunion surgery with local anesthesia in addition to a light monitored anesthesia that will keep you comfortable during the procedure. Its not constant. hi i had a bunionectomy on my right foot last friday and it is wednesday night now ..about 5 days later. I had my surgery and am in splint, friend accidentally hit my toes when giving me a pillow and I felt pain through my lower leg for a few seconds called my mother who has had this surgery before and said should be fine, after all, if our toes were a major issue they would have them covered and not let them stick out. About 10 days in - been in a splint since surgery. I had archilles tendon and calcanel exostectomy 2 weeks ago. Felt good!m. Immediately following the outpatient surgical procedure, your orthopedic surgeon will place a boot on your foot. The recovery itself can take up to six weeks, but the entire healing process may last for up to six months. He said he tried the suture kit to start, but it didnt hold, so he made another incision and sewed it up old school, whatever that means. The pain went away about 30 minutes later, but my incision was bleeding a little still. wanan know if bunion and hammertoe surgery is the way to go, tailors bunion surgery-right foot--purple and pain--need suggestions/advice, Tailors Bunion/Bunionette surgery, Pain & Swelling after nearly 3 months, I'm 4 weeks into my bunion surgery I have 5 screws, Caution: Do NOT Have Bunion/Hammertoe/Plantar Fasciitis/Bone Spur Surgery All At One Time. I just dont see myself being blue to put weight on. It immediately hurt and I am now icing and elevating my leg. Hi all, Im 14 days post op and in a cast and just about an hour ago I lost balance on my scooter and fell on my nwb leg. Notes on Any one else fall on their foot after having a bunionectomy 5 days ago? At this point I still ice most of the day. I always thought of myself as a sporty individual, I practised sports for all my youth but when I e entered college and the professional market had to put that aside. Also I started wearing a compression sock as soon as I could get one on without discomfort. Called my doctor and they told me very similar to your doctor. He had no concerns. He said the increase pain I was having, among other symptoms, was probably due to tension put on sutures when I put weight on it. Of course instinctively caught myself for a split second on post op foot. Good luck Muhammed. slight burn and throb. If you have more questions, please come to my site and check it out! If you try and do too much too soon, or start wearing inappropriate shoes too quickly, problems may arise. Has any one else every had this happen? Your bunion took years of wear and tear to form. No pain, just the tingling and twitching. I think that my advise to anyone that is recovering, is to really take it easy and rest the leg as best as you can for the 2 weeks post op. I know Im pushing things everyday even though I have the fear of a new rupture like the Will be far more careful from now on. Wishing you all the best. Cant wait! over a year ago. I am 5.5 weeks post op and am also wondering if your pain increased with PWB. I feel very dumb. Most patients will experience discomfort for three to five days. Feels like I can out a bit more than that at the moment, but dont want to get ahead of myself and get injured further. And depending on the type of fracture, the sizes might range from 1.5 mm to 7.3 mm. Eric_Mark_1 hello,, I'm on week 3 of bunion surgery, I tripped while using the stairs and put full weight on my affected leg, it's been 12 hours and I still feel swelling on feet bottom and sometimes pressure against the operated area. No real pain but annoyed at my stupidness. 8. Happy to say Im done with physical therapy. A little over two weeks, i went out to start my truck and pressed on my clutch.bad move, but the pain went away pretty quickly. Been very diligent about not bearing weight on the injured foot. Im 3 weeks post surgery today - had my stitches out yesterday. I never had to take any pain meds after the first day after surgery. I have a horrible fear of falling due to the fact that Ive had 3 falls since surgery. The Dr made a new, very supportive orthotic for that foot just before my surgery. I was getting out of bed and accidentally slid and put some weight on my foot. I go back to Dr. next week. Sounds like this has happened to plenty of people - anything I should stress about?? Thank you for providing a quality article. So I actually had surgery for my ruptured Achilles on 10/11. How is your foot feeling now, and your wrist and your hip? I did something similar even earlier in my recovery, twice. I fractured my heel on 3/23/19 calcaneus . Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. When I checked out my ankle, I noticed that my incision point was bleeding quite a bit, and that is where I felt pain. I started that yesterday and loving it, although my Achilles is really tight so its challenging. as being in breach of those terms. Dont risk re-rupturing your tendon. This happened on a Friday. Im about 7 weeks out of the boot now, and able to walk 2-3 miles without stopping. Bunions are actually rarely just an overgrowth of bone. I figured I would share my 2 stories that happened recently so that others can use it for their own. She is going to change the cast on Wednesday and check it. 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. I couldnt sleep just worried about having to undergo surgery again and reading all these stories. Let me know how it goes with you. This morning I woke up and forgot that the splint was of and put weight on the ankle. Not an expert on crutches yet obviously. Didnt hurt just felt different I have not have weight on foot for over 2 months. Ill report back next Wed at my post-op appointment on if there were any ramifications to my scooter incident today. !Also nice to know im not traveling through this shit storm alone. Hopefully dodged a bullet. Your doctor may typically remove the stitches after 2 weeks, but people have to continue to wear crutches or post-op shoes for 6 to 12 weeks. It can be up to 8-10 months before a person makes a full recovery and their foot returns to its normal size. OF course i was very careful in the beginning, but now im walking pretty well in it (Im almost at 6 weeks post op now). All he told me was in 2-1/2 weeks he wanted to see me walking into my appointment, in my boot of course and then possibly get rid of the boot all together a couple weeks after that. Its always good to get a hold of your doc in cases like this. I was lucky when I fell doing a similar thing (one little step in the house, using crutches). She has difficulty getting out of chairs and cannot hop when using crutches. Im on my 5 days post surgery, when my crutches slipped i accidenttaly put my cast non weight bearing on floor as part of my reflect, im so shocked but thank god i found this forum, open stitches schedule still away on aug 6th so finger crossed x Sitting now with my leg elevated. I still do wear one everyday. 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 know. what kind of a foot specialist hasn't got a backup plan if machine breaks?) It is a weird feeling. I've been totally off pain meds for over a week, and only took meds a few times before that. First of all, dont force yourself into activities that can harm you, especially for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery. Today, while transferring from a chair to my knee scooter, i misjudged my knee landing on the scooter pad and had a tumble over the side. I felt a pain and a stretching sensation that went up into my upper calf, but no pop or tearing that I could discern. The pain radiated all the way up my achilles and calf. The recurrence rate is about 20% over a patients lifetime. In both cases I experienced the same electric tingle that has been described in previous posts, though not much pain. it seems like the boot/splint just prevent your leg from moving enough to actually re-rupture. I'm two weeks out from surgery but have very little wrapping on my foot. And if you do it right you will be 100%. Started physio yesterday after being put into the aircast moon boot. Finally getting back to you, i have been going to physical therapy and check ups. Im two week post surgery and I was getting out of my car and lost balance. Posted I think I sort of stood on the toes of that foot for a second). I have been since week 4 and it seems to be going well so far. Was was the result if you dont mind me asking? I'd love to have others to communicate with. I have to travel out of town to my hospital, so I decided to wait it out. I fould that keeping the leg elevated and using ice periodically also really helped keep the swelling down over the first several weeks. I was SO really when he told me Im not worried., I go back next week to have him review how things are going. Was multitasking on my scooter and lost my center of balance and fell forward. Worried I reruptured now and am debating moving my check up to Monday to give me peace of mind. I just read your story! My guess is your weakened calf muscle instinctively contracted a little at the feeling of weight bearing and thats what youre feeling now. With the boot/splint, it just cant move that much. It scared me quite a bit but reading these calmed me a little. (During surgery. He said he could have pulled me off the operating table by my foot and it wouldnt have come apart. I am in pain but more worried I did damage. I know not everyone is as fortunate as I am to have this kind of help. The pain was ongoing for a couple of hours but it was no where near the pain of the initial rupture or the few days after surgery. 1 week post op bunion surgeryweightbearing when? UPDATE: Called the Drs. It felt sounded like tearing. WebFoot Irritation From Retained Hardware. After surgery, you will wait in a recovery room for one to two hours until your surgeon determines you are safe to leave. Slight sprain. the first day after surgery was brutal. It still hurts more than before but trying not to get too anxious about it. Yes it hurt like hell to walk heel first very soon after surgery and I know I cried A LOT but my orthopedist made me do it. I dont know how much weight I put on it. I was terrified that I might have ruined the whole process! I am taking more pain meds today too. It may also occur if patients dont follow the postoperative directions carefully. Initially there was an incredible amount of pain, took off the boot and the wrap to ensure I didnt tear the stitches open. Hey all, I figured Id add to this thread as well. I was told a minimum of 56 days NWB. Im a SHM with 3 kids so this injury has been really rough, but there is encouragement for me in threads like this, so thanks for taking the time to post!! The pain is probably from the trauma of it. However, I'm thinking that since the pain didn't get worse, and has even calmed down, maybe I'm OK. It is essential to keep the surgical wound dry and clean after bunion surgery. Now, of course, accidents so happen and people here have had them. I am going through this as well but my doctor did say i can put as much as i tolerate, but i am so worried because i am overweight. Hello fellow Achilles warriors. He felt the back of my leg for continuity (looking for gaps) in the achilles and thankfully he found none. I Had a similar scare as all of you about 3 & a half weeks post surgery. It did feel much better afterwards. I just did something similar and I am scared! Should I buy a night splint or something? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I am five weeks post op, and have had a couple of incidents with the knee scooter. With a collective experience of over thirty years of helping patients with lower leg, foot and ankle problems, the Foot and Ankle Service of the Rubin Institute is one of the leading treatment centers for foot and ankle conditions in the United States. Notice how enlarged the bunion joint has become due to the extra bone growth around the joint. I was crutching from bathroom to bed and fell. Thank you all for sharing these stories to help others stay calm. After surgery, the patient can walk and engage in other weight-bearing activities because of the use of screws. Thanks. Also, I dont know why but my brain is like forcing me to put some pressure on the injured foot like to extend the toes. All rights reserved. My doctor also said that shes only ever had 1 re rupture patient, and they were walking, full weight bearing, with a splint on. Right now my achilles is in no pain. Most are able to walk within a few days of surgery. Paul, Im in the same boat as you. She sported a white bandage on her left foot. I had no idea the fear of re-rupture would consume my thoughts like it has. I have my appt on Thursday. I still have some months until I return to normal activity, but the small victories are keeping me positive. Wound looks fine and I did not do any damage to the Achilles. Surgery usually takes up to an hour and afterwards, you will be taken to the recovery room and monitored until your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing as well as the sensation and circulation in your foot are back to normal. Well, the good news is that I saw my surgeon today, and although Im a bit banged up and bruised, my protective boot did its job and saved me from rerupturing my achilles. Its has been a month since my peroneol surgery and i got my stitches out today. Pretty sure I rolled/tweaked my ankle some. Put ice behind the knee. I appreciate all the stories on this page. Im in a half hard cast and the on call doctor pretty much told me 90% its fine but still a chance I messed it up. new orleans paddle boat to zoo; who has an eagle patronus; apple cider vinegar went up my nose; I told the doctor about the slip and he was completely unconcerned. Two days later, I got out of bed and before putting on the boot, got on my knee scooter. Just spoke with my doctor. respect of any healthcare matters. Wow this is the blog Ive been looking for. I cant pull my foot too far back towards my body which makes me think that I still have everything is tact from my surgery? Should I be worried?? Katie Price was spotted leaving the doctors just days ago with a bandage on her left foot, after undergoing surgery on it recently as part of her recovery from an old injury. They didnt put me on any type of rehab or did they give me any exercises to do. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek Definitely felt that SHOCK. I have my 2 weeks follow-up in a week. Thank you so much for these replies - they are very reassuring. Please help. no x-ray's for me. Physio has given me some low pressure exercises to do daily and is encouraging me to put around 10% of pressure on the injured leg, when I walk. I'm hoping I'm not moving forward to fast. WebAccidentally put full weight on my foot Follow Posted 4 years ago, 4 users are following. Im so glad to have found these replies! Was supposed to see him 1/17 to hopefully begin PT and PWB. They are said to have been removed from her left foot this month. WebThe goal of correcting a failed bunion repair, using a procedure called revision surgery, However, the bunion has to be shifted back as it was, in the original position, and to do that, screws are surely needed. Just being able to walk without assistance was a great feeling. Bunionplasty refers to the method with which the skin is handled to limit scarring for a more aesthetic result. Im 4 weeks post surgery and am half weight bearing. Someone to chat with a little about what's going on would be great. Even if they didnt I think Ill stick with the booth because I dont want to wake up and accidentally do something like put too much weight etc when Im half asleep so I keep the boot on but much looser. Got the ok to ween off the boot and start doing heel lifts, bike ride and wear two shoes but still avoid sudden movements. 4 years ago, I went in to see him and he touched everywhere and checked and there were no gaps or anything and he said I was fine. I was getting on the scooter at the end of my garage and the wheels must not have been on level ground because the scooter started to tip over and instinctively I caught myself with my bad foot (right) with all my weight going forward. Today marks 8 weeks since my surgery. I can wiggle my toes, move my ankle move my toes up and down. I pressed my doc for a PT referral which he did, and first PT session is this Friday. The doctor's office said to watch it and see how the pain is after the weekend. Two bones being joined at a joint is also known as arthrodesis or a joint fusion. 14 users are following. WebRe: Accidentally put weight on foot ughhh, Plates or screws that may have been added Glad to hear youre good Peyton. Today is 1 day after surgery this just happened to me.. 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. I am in my third week of pt. This blog is a god send. I am a little overweight and my Dr was worried about how I would handle getting around but I've done great. Id appreciate any thoughts (reassuring or otherwise) about this. My doctor removed my cast 7 days ago now, and gave me a boot but advised me to not put ANY weight on it. If youre worried about possible problems, you can talk to a specialist at LuxeFoot Surgery clinic. Going to see doc on Monday to check and make sure. I felt a pop. Hoping all is ok. Four days ago, I lost my balance off my scooter and touched down on my toes. Had Kidner procedure 2 plus weeks ago to remove accessory navicular bone and reattach tendon. The corrective surgery for bunion is known as a metatarsal osteotomy or bunionectomy. im worried that i might have moved the bones around because i know the dr put a screw in to keep it in place and im paranoid that it will heal weird now.. anyone else have a fall 5 days after their bunionectomy was there any effect from it? Id love to ice it, but the current semi-soft cast is too thick to have ice do any good. 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