As we (people) tend to either focus unhealthily on the negative portion of an event OR overinflate the positive parts, the middle stuff is often lost or overlooked in its importance. Therefore, I plan to chronicle my foot surgery and recovery so I may look back on it with a rationale perspective.
Long story time: at my pre-op appointment, a different issue was identified which prompted further X-rays and a MRI appointment (coincidentally scheduled for my original surgery date). Now, surgery may or may not happen toward the end of January. To say I was frustrated is to minimize my feelings. Cue the pity party and what ifs. I’m not happy wearing the walking boot; however, I almost hate admitting it – my foot doesn’t hurt in the boot.
The more I consider what everything looks like in these moments, the more I’m inclined to not go through with the surgery. As I’m still weighing the pros and cons, the decision is unclear but, right now, I don’t feel confident in doing it nor do I feel like this is the right path. Something just feels off. So I’ll continue to consider the options, wear the burdensome boot until the MRI results are shared, and pray about it.
This may not be my yes.
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I ask you –
Have you ever had foot surgery?
Any advice for wearing this boot?
Tell me a time where you changed your mind about something serious.
(The post Footwork first appeared here at Running on Fumes.)
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With time you will feel comfortable with your state of fitness, i would just say that keep yourself motivated to jump back to your regime of fitness asap,😊
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Thank you for the encouragement, Sanjay!
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My left foot is always giving me problems, but I don’t seek help, fearing being told to “rest” it, which probably is the right thing for me. I just know deep down, I need a long break from running to let everything heal up (after 7 years of high intensity running ;)). I keep telling myself, one more season and I will stop! So don’t follow what I do 🙂 I hope you will be pain-free soon whatever you decide
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Somehow I would expect nothing less from you, Antin! However, knowing what I do now and the forced break I’m taking, makes me understand the point of rest.
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Oh Wow. Your right foot’s bunion looks like mine, but I think mine is a bit bit bigger. However, I have not experienced any pain or issues with my mobility. Hopefully, this was continue to be the case. But, from time to time, I ask myself if I should just get it out of the way. However, folks have told me that the recovery time for this type of surgery is very long.
Good luck on whatever decision you make. 🙂
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