Comments on: Update on Hallux Rigidus correction surgery

By: Results from the Chiropractor | Workout Mommy

Results from the Chiropractor | Workout Mommy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:04:34 +0000

[...] to correct my Hallux Rigidus eleven weeks ago; here is another update. (for previous updates, click here and here [...]

By: Denise Mullen

Denise Mullen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:08:41 +0000

Hi Lisa…I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my HR surgery. I got back into sneakers yesterday. I am walking much better and think I’ll be able to do the Elliptical by next week. My Dr. gave me some toe exercises that I should do everyday starting yesterday and I am supposed to rub cocoa butter or vitamin E around the incision area to prevent raised scarring. I see her again in 3 weeks and she mentioned to me that if my toe was not bending as well as it should then I would have to go to Physical Therapy but she does not think I will need it. I wish you could go and see my Dr. because she is so nice. She also said I will be seeing her until I am all the way back to normal..running and everything. If you are in NYC and want to see my Doctor…let me know and I will give you the info. She is a specialist in Hallux Rigidus.

Anyway..I certainly hope you are feeling better!

Happy Holidays!

Denise

By: FatFighterTV

FatFighterTV — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:29:30 +0000

Yes, you must get a second opinion! Telling you just to stay off of it is unacceptable IMO. FatFighterTVs last blog post..The 32 days of Christmas - yep, 32

By: Merry

Merry — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:13:28 +0000

Sheesh... I surprised he didn't just amputate the foot altogether, if he didn't think you should use it again. Merrys last blog post..The Lobster Checks In

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:27:07 +0000

Um, how does a licensed MD tell a patient to STAY OFF THEIR FOOT, FOREVER, and think that’s good advice?
You’re definitely doing the right thing by finding another doc. And you’re absolutely right; any surgery should have follow-up care, and not just pain meds. (You might consider lodging a complaint with the AMA; it would probably go on his record.)
Good luck! And I bow at your (healing) feet. That StepMill is HARD, lol!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:54:41 +0000

The foot injury can be so frustrating. Your positive attitude is contagious. Keep going strong! Enjoy the weekend!

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:07:06 +0000

Your rear end *cough* must be looking fantastic since you are using the stair climber so much! And yes, new doc asap. One who works with athletes if possible. Alices last blog post..

By: PaulsHealthBlog.com

PaulsHealthBlog.com — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:02:54 +0000

The bad thing is, it is hard to stay off of your feet.

I love to swim laps and afterwards get in the steam room. Maybe you could do something similar for a few months.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:29:14 +0000

I have done that Step Mill before and it is much harder than a typical stair master. Tiffanys last blog post..Marathon Training Week 5

By: Sagan

Sagan — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:36:26 +0000

Am glad the pain is better! GOOD FOR YOU for looking for another doctor- physio would definitely be a huge help (talk to Bag Lady about it!). Also if you have any access to it chiropractic and acupuncture can help enormously with these exact kind of issues.

PS That step mill looks like so much fun! I like stairs.