Hey Guys,
Now it's my turn to ask a question. Hopefully one of you can help with this.
So a month ago I got major bunion surgery repair. It was on my left foot and is called a lapidus procedure. In this procedure they start at the base (midfoot) of the tarsal-metatarsal and shave/break bone and realign with 2 screws to set. They also shave/cut the bunion itself off. And, I had what is called hyper-mobility in the foot which caused me to walk on my 4 smaller toes instead of big toe and there they release the tendon or ligament with a cut. All in all, I had bones, ligaments, muscle and tendons cut through. Thus the major surgery.
I am still on pain meds to this day. I was taking Toradol 3 times a day at 10mg but I got major stomach pain with those and took myself off them. I still take percocet's usually 3 times a day but sometimes I only need them 2 times at 5mg and if needed when pain is at it's worst and perc's don't help I take a half a 4mg dilaudid.
My question is this: is it still normal to be in this much pain after the surgery? I am still non-weight bearing for another 2 weeks and then will slowly be able to put weight on it and start to walk again. They have to wait for the bone to start to fuse again, I'm also pretty sure I am in the aircast for at least 6 weeks too (that is how long non-weight bearing).
Hope this makes sense and hope one of you can and is willing to help. If you need more info don't be scared to ask.
Thanks in advance!
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