I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday.

I'm scheduled for surgery this Saturday. I've been reading through posts to get an idea of how I'm going to feel/manage. I like to think I push pain to one side and just get on with things however I know that I'll definitely need rest and elevation. I've given myself a 2 week schedule to switch off. I'm office based and plan to go back to work, sedentary after 2 weeks. Am I being unrealistic? How was your pain in the first few days? How long until weight bearing? Did it drive you crazy doing nothing?

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Community comment#1

What procedure are you having? I had a lapidus last year and worked from home for 15 weeks. I am 10 weeks post op on my second lapidus and still home.

Community comment#2

I had Lapidus along with osteotomy on three toes. I only needed pain meds the first two days. I work from home and was able to return to work the second week. I did elevate while sitting at my desk.

Community comment#3

My surgery was 2/25. My pain was manageable as I kept on top of it. The first few days I alternated between pain meds and Tylenol and then after about 5 days I only took Tylenol.

Community comment#4

I managed 4 days taking my pain medication religiously before I had to get up and move about and it was the best decision I made even with pins in my toes.

Community comment#5

It all depends on your non weight bearing length of time, if you are in plaster or not. I'm 10 days post op in plaster NWB for 6 weeks.

Community comment#6

It depends on the surgery you are having and whether you are able to be weight bearing. I had lapiplasty which was pretty invasive and I just started walking at 8 weeks, driving at 9 because it was the right foot.

Community comment#7

It depends on the procedure. I had a chevron osteotomy and I had my foot wrapped for 4 weeks and was advised to elevate for that entire time.

Community comment#8

I took two weeks off work and spent that time resting, reading, binged one series, and adjusting to the lack of mobility as an active person. Knee scooter was a lifesaver.

Community comment#9

First foot I had to be carried to bathroom for days, and was on pain meds for 5 weeks. Second foot walked from start and can take the dog out from week 2.

Community comment#10

I had lapiplasty. I could walk using my heel in a boot in a few weeks. The pain only lasted about 5 days.