I am so grateful that this surgery worked and I highly recommend it to anyone who is having sesamoid problems. The sesamoid is a real pain and it is an amazing feeling once that pain is gone forever.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Just About 5 Months Post Surgery
It's been awhile since I have posted anything and a lot has changed! I run everyday with no pain at all. The bottom of my foot doesn't have much of a scar. I can wear heels for about four or five hours until it gets a little sore. I no longer have to have the metal plate in my shoe, but I have to really be aware of when my shoes get old and worn down. I stopped taping my toe two months ago and it looks normal! The sesamoid bone helps keep your big toe straight and once the bone is removed, it is natural for the toe to go outwards. That is why you have to tape your toe for three months! I have gotten a lot of my balance back which I lost pretty quickly.
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Erin, Thank you for recording your experiences. I had surgery about 10 weeks ago, and have gone back and forth as to whether it was a good decision. I'm curious, did you experience any numbness/tingling? If so, how long before it went away? I ask because I am still numb on the inside of my big toe. My Dr says it's normal, but may also be permanent. Did you experience anything like this?
ReplyDeleteYes! Mine was numb for awhile. Make sure you rub/massage your foot and in between your toes a few times a day! It will get better.
DeleteThank you for documenting all this. I am about to get surgery, and am super excited like you were because I have been dealing with this for 3 years. It is good to see a personal experience of the results.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know how it went!
DeleteThanks so much for sharing this. It's been two weeks since my operation. So far so good, but there is still the fear of the unknown. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will go wonderfully! Please let me know how it goes!
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