Industrial version of bunion surgery

[Boonka]

I had severe correction of the foot due to bunions on May 28.  I need to have the same surgery on the other foot.  I cannot put weight on the foot for 8 full weeks post-op.  I would like to have the other foot corrected as soon as possible, and as I am out in the summer, I would like to get it done before I am due back to work.  Is this possible, or should I wait a specific length of time before having the other foot done.  I do not want another full summer of immobility, like this summer.  What do Dr.'s recommend????   My orthopedic surgeon stated he would do it as soon as I want, after walking on my corrected foot.  

If I get it done as soon as I can walk, will that be too hard on the corrected foot.  This one will also be another 8 weeks non-weight bearing, so I will have to use the other foot with a knee walker for support for the incapacitated foot.  I will also have to go back to work, ASAP post-op, which I did not have to do with the first one.  What is your suggestion???

Thank you

Marcia Quitta
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[Dr Vinod]

The most important thing is proper healing rather than your timing issues. Your corrected foot is in a post operative stage and you need 6-8 weeks for the healing to take place, then you can put weight on it and after 4 weeks you can go for the other foot surgery. So in a period of 6 months you will have both your feet corrected.
Simultaneous surgery is not advised as you need some physiotherapy after immobilization and you cannot keep both your legs immobilized which will  become very difficult for you. Remember your feet supports the weight of your whole body.
Going for each leg in alternative years is always a good option. You would have recovered completely by the time on one foot before you go for the other. Take care!

[chocosee]

I've had Bunion surgery and I'm one month and 5 days operated, but my foot if red and purple, and the first two toes (big and hammer) hurt, and my leg is red. I have spider web veins that are severe. Is this normal, or should I go to a doctor?
My blood doesn't circulate, I'm in pain. My skin has open where the stitches were. I don't have doctor supervision, what can I do?

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

If the inflammation has not settled in 1 months time you need to go to your surgeon to reassess your case.
The healing is not upto the mark. There are many reasons, the most common reason would be an infection, sutures giving away, etc.

Take an appointment immediately.

Take care!