Re: One Week from Cast Removal

[Guest guest]

Everyone is different after foot surgery. Please make use of our Archives for

information. My own surgery (both feet at the same time) and casts for 6 weeks

gave me some pain after casts were removed, due to the fact that the structure

of my feet had been altered. And cut into. And non-weight bearing. But I do not

remember needing anything stronger than aspirin. Once I was walking (in good

supportive shoes) the pain gradually subsided. Remember, it is not natural for

our bodies to be cut up, and healing takes time.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

I was walking fine, but of course needed my custom orthotics to eliminate the

pain and add support. Walking bare boot is extremely painful, so I also have a

second set of orthotics that I use in slippers, etc. This surgery is worth the

inconvenience, and I've had both feet done in the past year. Best of luck to

you.

Mark

[Guest guest]

I took a while to walk without crutches. My son only took a few weeks. I was

more scared then anything else. Try not to feel rushed to walk with out

crutches it will happen when you are ready. I didn't feel discomfort right after

the cast was removed. It was nice just to have it off. Walking was fine unless I

stepped on something bare foot. Just stepping on a crumb would hurt pretty

freaking bad. That lasted for over a year. This is an exciting time for you the

hard part is over