Anyone gone through Haglund's deformity? (1 Viewer)

[lalala60]

Yes the work

A little over a month out now and recovery is going very well. Max pain level was a 5 and that was only a couple times the week after surgery. Since then, dull aches at times but no pain.
Started Physical therapy last week stretching and motion with August 5th set as the first time I will put weight on it since surgery.

Worst part has been how the nerves on the bottom of the foot are so sensitive.
Makes sense since no weight for over a month, but the first time during the day when I touch it makes me flinch every time. Then goes away as I massage it.
Also, having to use the knee scooter all day gets Tiring.

No one warned me it would be a workout everyday trying to get dressed(have to lay on the bed doing crunches to get pants and cam boot on) and take a shower plus moving the scooter around all day.
I've actually lost 5 pounds since surgery

Out in the scooter is insane. I recommend a quad cane when you do start weight bearing. Much easier than crutches. I am now 16 weeks out with PT 2 times a week. Some days up and some down but plugging through.

Keep reflecting on where you were. It's good for the mental.

 

[snogger]

Yes the work

A little over a month out now and recovery is going very well. Max pain level was a 5 and that was only a couple times the week after surgery. Since then, dull aches at times but no pain.
Started Physical therapy last week stretching and motion with August 5th set as the first time I will put weight on it since surgery.

Worst part has been how the nerves on the bottom of the foot are so sensitive.
Makes sense since no weight for over a month, but the first time during the day when I touch it makes me flinch every time. Then goes away as I massage it.
Also, having to use the knee scooter all day gets Tiring.

No one warned me it would be a workout everyday trying to get dressed(have to lay on the bed doing crunches to get pants and cam boot on) and take a shower plus moving the scooter around all day.
I've actually lost 5 pounds since surgery

Out in the scooter is insane. I recommend a quad cane when you do start weight bearing. Much easier than crutches. I am now 16 weeks out with PT 2 times a week. Some days up and some down but plugging through.

Keep reflecting on where you were. It's good for the mental.

I have plans to attend an outdoor concert on August 17th and my physical therapist said walking in the Cam boot should be no problem.

I've been on and off the boot since February and it really doesn't bother me as much as others state it bugs them.

My plans are to walk in the boot as much as she says the first two weeks, and scoot for any additional time.
I refuse to use crutches except up and down stairs. If it comes down to it, I have a handmade walking stick I made from a beaver chewed log, so will use that.