Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so…

Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very active, will she recover faster than an adult. I’m also worried about pain management; I do not want to pump pain pills in her, but also don’t want her to be in pain. Can she come off of these pretty quickly, with Advil/tylenol as the alternative? Realistic expectations for returning to school, etc. Anyone else have their child go through this. I wish I could do it for her. Hello! My 11 year old daughter will be getting bunion surgery on her left foot. She is in constant pain, so it’s the next step. My question is: because she is younger, and very active, will she recover faster than an adult. I’m also worried about pain management; I do not want to pump pain pills in her, but also don’t want her to be in pain. Can she come off of these pretty quickly, with Advil/tylenol as the alternative? Realistic exp Shared post Natasha Johnson I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. 🤔 I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. 🙏🏽 **I didn’t even think to ask for copies of the X-rays.** 🤦🏾‍♀️ During his assessment of my incision, he said that my tissues reacted to the dissolvable stitches when they started breaking down, meaning there is some delayed healing there. He said “there’s no need to worry about it fully healing”. During his assessment of my toe, he demonstrated the extension and traction exercise by firmly holding my ankle and pulling/holding my toe for 1 full minute until I felt a “pop”. The “pop” felt great. He said it will help loosen up the scar tissue that’s causing the stiffness as well as help with it becoming more flexible. I am to have my husband do that for me at least twice daily.🥰 He then demonstrated some cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe, which were toe lift-offs and opposite action. I am to do both of these exercises 3x daily 10-20 times each session. So, I am to do all of the following: -return to normal activities as tolerated, including driving 😉 -perform extension/traction exercises 2-3x daily and hold for 1 minute each time until the “pop” -perform cross friction mobilization exercises of the big toe 2x daily 10-20 times each time -continue all other exercises recommended via pt -continue massaging around the incision to loosen up scar tissue -continue massaging my toe to decrease swelling -wear supportive shoes as much as possible He also cut off the majority of the loose dead skin from my incision site! 😃 It was ready to be removed and I was too chicken to do it because I didn’t want to mess it up. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I am to cover the area with a soft nonstick border for the next week or until it fully closes/heals again in order to ward off infection. I’ll see him again in 4wks! To say I am “happy” would be an understatement. I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. I asked him to explain that to me. The word “incomplete” never sounds good. He showed me the X-ray images and pointed to the area. He said it means that “there is a noticeable small gap in the bone graft area but that new bone will form over it over the next few weeks/months”. **I didn’t even think to ask No photo description available. Shared post Fiona Morris 5 weeks post op, ive taken off my ortho shoe whenever im sitting down and am placing my foot on the ground - no weight (10 days I’ll be able to take off shoe and bandages for good so just building confidence). did anyone else notice the sole of their foot had turned to ‘padding’? it’s not flat to the ground, it’s like the sole of my foot has become very soft and more like padding as opposed to a solid foot sole! Shared post Lynn Miller Prinz I had a lapidus bunionectomy and will be 7 weeks post op this week. I was released to wear shoes yesterday. I wore my Brooks for part of the day. I walked with a limp and im not sure why im limping. Nothing really hurts but my body wants to walk as if im still wearing that stupid boot. The shoe is tight and uncomfortable but not really painful. Any body else walking with a limp for what seems no reason? Shared post Ewa Stankiewicz Hello ladies, I am 10m PS , I had bilateral surgery, my left foot is still red, bit swollen and hurts time to time. Is that normal? Also my feet are so wide right now that none of my shoes fit! I went from size 7 to 8.5… will my feet ever go back to my regular size? In addition, I’d appreciate if you could share with me brands and pictures of cute comfy shoes 👠 🙏🏻 TYIA Hello ladies, I am 10m PS , I had bilateral surgery, my left foot is still red, bit swollen and hurts time to time. Is that normal? Also my feet are so wide right now that none of my shoes fit! I went from size 7 to 8.5… will my feet ever go back to my regular size? In addition, I’d appreciate if you could share with me brands and pictures of cute comfy shoes TY Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 37 days post-op...​I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away.​I had MIS and the incision area is still sensitive, so I use adhesive wound dressings/plasters over the area to prevent any rubbing. It still feels "tighter" than Peter's Spidey costume, but it is an easier discomfort to deal with than my original bunion pain.​On top of that, with all the shopping I carried back in my rucksack and the 30-minute walk back, I have to say I understand what Tom feels like, because originally this mission felt impossible. As if that wasn't enough... I had a video call today with my surgeon's post-op care team, who ran through some questions before I reunite with my surgeon again, in person, in about two weeks' time or so.​Y'see, I had already booked a holiday with my family to see my in-laws and, without getting into too much detail, this was important, as two of my in-laws have been diagnosed with dementia. As a consequence, I would say my recovery has not been typical, and truth be told, I probably haven't followed all the recovery protocols of this mission like Spock would on the Starship Enterprise. 🖖🏾​I just can't sleep on my back.​I haven't always iced through discomfort.​I have probably walked more than I should?​But...​My video call went well and I seem to be meeting all the markers to suggest that healing is going in the right direction, confidence is building and listening to Bill Whithers sing Lovely Day...really does help. Take good care of yourselves my friends. I'm about 37 days post-op... ​I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away. ​I had MIS and the incision area is still sensitive, so I use adhesive wound dressings/plasters over the area to prevent any rubbing. It still feels "tighter" than Peter's Spidey costume, but it is an easier discomfort to deal with than my original bunion pain. No photo description available.. May be an image of the Place de la Bastille, the CN Tower and street. May be an image of shoes and text Shared post