The Foot

Ok, I am five months post my cheilectomy procedure. Just wanted to provide an update.

I am able to go for my longer walks again. I have only worn one pair of closed shoes since the procedure...my tennis shoes. They feel fine on my feet. I am hopeful that once flip flop season is over I will be able to easily wear my regular shoes.

The scar on my toe is relatively small and not overly obvious. I'm thankful for that. Overall, I'm pleased with the progress of my toe and will continue to update with more info over the next several months.

4 Weeks Post Cheilectomy

Ok, this might be a bit much for those who aren't into feet or post surgery photos. So, if you fall into either of those categories, feel free to click on out of the ol' blog. I get it!



This is my foot four weeks after the surgery to remove the bone spur. There is still some swelling and a bit of discomfort, but overall the foot feels okay.



The steri-strips finally came off this week and I placed a band aid over the wound when wearing my sandals and flip flops. Oh, and I changed my toenail polish!



Daisy was very interested in my foot during the little photo shoot. She couldn't stay away!



And, here's a close-up of the surgery site. I have lots of dry skin issues since the surgery. My skin around my toes is literally just peeling off. I know, gross! And, it's happening on all of my toes and all over my right foot. Weird.


Just wanted to keep those who might be interested (MY DAD!) informed of my progress.

Surgery/Recovery Update

Cheilectomy Surgery Update: (FYI---some foot photos that may gross you out to follow)

So, for two weeks I stayed in a hard soled shoe with my foot wrapped in gauze/dressing and an ace bandage. 

Foot in bandages and the shoe
Had to paint the toenails during my boring elevated foot time

Two weeks after the surgery, I went to the doctor, they removed all of the wrapping to take out the stitches (one long running stitch the equivalent of about 5 stitches). 

Ick---I know!!!! Foot in the doctor's office right after being unwrapped

Then the incision site was covered with steri-strips and a large band aid. When I left the doctor's office I was told to exercise the toe with some simple movements and to rub the incision area with a dry washcloth to reduce scar tissue from developing. I was then given approval to drive and I was good to go.

Swelling in the toe and the area around it

The first night home without the stitches and the hard soled shoe my toe was in a bit of pain. The pain subsided quite a bit the next day and I was able to drive without much problem. I am 18 days out from the surgery and gaining mobility in the right toe and I have found two pairs of shoes that work fine, as well as, a pair of super comfy slippers. 

My comfy slippers---these were my mom's---thanks, mom!

Still eager for more progress, but trying to be realistic about the recovery time.

Post Surgery & My Nursing Staff

So, the surgery went well on Friday. I did not wake up mid-surgery...thankfully! For the next several days I am supposed to have my leg elevated.



I am pretty good about sticking to this regime. I am also lucky to have terrific nurses who take great care of me. Thankful for their help!





And, today they sprang me free from the house and let me ride in the back of the car while they ran errands. It was rainy out so I threw on a fashionable Target bag over my foot.