Exactly Ten Months Post Surgery!

It's been a while since I have updated my blog and everything is going really well! My recovery process has been amazing. I now run about five miles a day and I generally feel no pain. I will get an occasional, quick pain, but it goes away pretty quickly. I am playing lacrosse in college and training doesn't bother my foot either. The only problems I have are with push-ups and lunges because it still makes me nervous and is a little bit painful to hold a lot of weight in those positions. The scar is almost nonexistent since it is on the bottom of my foot and the skin rubs off and regenerates often. I am still so happy and grateful I was able to have this procedure done. My surgeon, Mark Myserson, was so helpful and I still highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a foot/ankle surgeon! Thank you everyone for keeping up with my blog! I hope it is useful and keeps everyone updated!

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. 

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. 

10 Weeks Post Surgery

So it's been ten weeks since I've had surgery and everything is going well! I ran three miles yesterday at practice nonstop which was a big accomplishment. I have been running differently than I used to so the top of my foot has been irritated. I have been doing ankle excercises to strengthen everything. It has helped a lot with my balance and has made a lot of the pain go away! I am still wearing the metal plate in my shoe and still taping my toes. In two weeks, I won't have to do either of those things! I will wear the plate in my shoe for a little bit longer than the three months just to be safe. I haven't had any pain in the bottom of my foot at all which is amazing!!

7 Weeks Post Surgery

So it's been awhile since I have posted any updates. I am doing really well and my foot looks really good. The swelling has gone down a lot and all of my stitches have finally fallen out. I am cleared to start jogging on Saturday and I can't wait! Sitting out at lacrosse has been really hard for me. Fortunately, I only miss one week and can start really soon! The feeling in my toes has pretty much come back. I have started bending my them and it feels like my big toe has to crack, but I'm not allowed to crack it which kind of stinks. I go to the gym everyday and do the elliptical for an hour! Hopefully it is preparing my foot well to get back to running! Here's a picture of what my foot looks like now-a lot better than the first one!

4 Weeks Post Surgery

It has almost been four weeks since my surgery and everything is going well! I am wearing two shoes now, but I can only wear tennis shoes for three months. I am not very happy about this, but I'll have to deal with it! I started to bike a little earlier than the doctor said I could. I was feeling really good so I biked five miles on Saturday and I wasn't supposed to until Monday. I have been increasing the amount everyday. On Sunday, I biked seven, then eight, and today nine! I have four stitches left to come out. I think it will be a lot more comfortable walking when they are all gone! Only four more weeks until I can run and I can't wait!

Post-op Appointment

After what seemed like 10 weeks, I finally had my post-op appointment with my surgeon. It was a really good visit and we received all good news! First, I am four weeks ahead of schedule. Instead of running in 12 weeks, I can now run in 8 weeks which is really exciting! They put me in a new shoe that I can walk in. Now, I am only walking with one crutch because I lost a lot of muscle in my leg and ankle. In one week I am allowed to wear both my tennis shoes. I can also start biking and doing the elliptical when I wear my shoes. I still have some stitches in, but my foot feels really good. I can finally stand in the shower again! It's a lot easier than trying to shower and not get my foot wet. If you are having problems with your sesamoid, I highly recommend this surgery. The recovery process isn't too bad and it is worth it to be pain free!

2 Weeks Post Surgery

So it's been two weeks and everything is going really well. I can definitely tell that the pain from my bone has gone away, but I can still feel my incision. At this point, it is itchy and I want to touch it so badly! I am still very happy with our decision to take out the bone. My big toe and second toe are a little bit numb which makes them a little uncomfortable. There are only five days until my post op appointment and I am hoping to be able to walk, drive, or at least put pressure on my foot.