I recently had this mid foot fusion surgery. This recovery is very tough. Just curious what your experience was with the pain meds - how long did you need them? Did you ever feel as though your skin was pulling and stretching with an incredible amount of pressure underneath as if the metal plate was coming out of your skin.  After 8 days I was able to stop the narcotic and move to Tylenol for arthritis every 8 hours. Two days later I was feeling even better. Showered, used my knee roller and did a few things because I am stir crazy. Not a good idea. Woke at 2 am with incredible pain and swelling and have felt this pressure, tugging all day in my foot. Any insight would be helpful. I go in two days to get my stitches removed.