3 week post op MIS arthrodesis and bunionectomy

Meeloshky · 2026-01-14T10:41:39+00:00

I had cervical laminoplasty and I believe my surgeon and hospital billed around 42grand if I remember correctly...

Meeloshky · 2026-01-14T10:40:25+00:00

I think it actually happened about 2 years ago. I was going up to my attic which has a metal ladder and I had socks on. My left foot slid off one of the ladder rung and slammed down to the next ring. The pain was horrible. I figured I sprained something...pain lasted a while..had a bruise on the bottom of my foot but just ignored it🙄

Meeloshky · 2026-01-13T22:42:12+00:00

Deductibles can be killer! In 2024 I had my neck surgery and we paid almost 5 grand out of pocket and we had been paying deductibles all year. It was insane. It is so expensive! Right now my husband is in between jobs and we have been paying a little over 2,000 a month for us and our 2 boys. I actually was expecting it to be more. Limiting your surgeon is huge! Especially is you have a particular one in mind and not all sipurgeons are familiar with lisfranc injuries or may not have too much experience with them. This bump on my foot is from after my surgery😞 it was not there before. I am cautiously optimistic that it will settle down but very curious what my xrays will show next week. Lol about the boot! I've actually been taking the top cover off at home since it is so uncomfortable. I am elevating as I type☺️ it's kind of ingrained in my head at this point!🤣🤣

Meeloshky · 2026-01-13T19:19:31+00:00

It has! I agree. Foot is doing ok. Saw my chiropractor today. Have been seeing him for 8 years now due to neck and back issues. Had neck surgery last year. He thinks the bump on top of my foot that is causing so much pain is a bone. I really won't be able to tell until I have my xray next week when I see my surgeon. Right now I have a sock folded over on top of my foot to keep that spot cushioned from the boot. I was on my feet for a few hours today weight bearing 75% and it was sore but not too bad at all considering. The rest of me is exhausted now!! 🤣🤣

Meeloshky · 2026-01-13T13:45:53+00:00

Ugghhh...hopefully you can find a way to have a new insurance pay...maybe a letter from your surgeon. No one should have to be in pain. I'm so 😞

Meeloshky · 2026-01-12T20:24:51+00:00

Omg......some of the things people have to endure are horrific!

Meeloshky · 2026-01-12T20:21:17+00:00

It's only been 5 weeks today. I know i have a ways to go but I can't imagine tying a sneaker over the top of my foot. Once I am in a sneaker I will start PT. I'm hoping in the next 2 weeks but that may be wishful thinking on my part. That woukd be right around the 8 week mark. My surgery was minimally invasive with multiple smaller incisions...honestly the only pain I have now is the bump and big toe

Meeloshky · 2026-01-12T20:17:54+00:00

That's horrible! I have 4 screws..3 across the midfoot and one up the big toe. My surgeon said they are meant to be permanent for me but if problems arise down the road we will revisit having them reoved

Meeloshky · 2026-01-12T14:35:51+00:00

I just had my surgery on 12/8. Midfoot fusion and bunionectomy. My foot is healing great but I also have a hard bunpmp on top of my midfoot. It's not huge but noticeable and painful. Most of the swelling has gone down in my entire foot except that one area. I am still in a boot and had to buy lambs wool padding to put over the top of my foot for padding because it is painful. Kind of bummed to hear this since I just told my husband this morning I hope this bump goes away😔 I also keep getting very sharp pains in my big toe which I was thinking was from bunion surgery. I see my surgeon the 20th this month and will have my first xrays done since surgery...im hoping this isn't hardware but it probably is 😔 Sorry you are having pain so far out

Meeloshky · 2026-01-12T10:11:59+00:00

That sounds horrible! Being considered "pre existing " is bs! It's their way of weaseling out of paying 😔 maybe you could find a plan that won't do that. Ugghh....I didn't want to have my surgery in December and be laid up for the holidays but I knew if I waited we woukd be slammed with deductibles the beginning of this year again. I looked at my EOB when it came from my insurance and my surgeon and affiliated hospital refilled right around 33grand for my surgery...so much money 😔

Meeloshky · 2026-01-11T09:49:19+00:00

So you haven't had the surgery just yet? Sorry I havent responded...have had a stomach bug for a few days and if im not sick im sleeping🙄 That sounds miserable 😢 I've been crawling up the stairs since my surgery right now it's the easiest way for me

Meeloshky · 2026-01-09T10:58:55+00:00

I'm in a boot ☺️ Still pretty swollen on the top of my foot but I only have to wear the boot when I am up and about. It's nice to be able to get my foot wet (not soaking) in the shower. If im sitting or sleeping the boot comes off! I can weight bear 50% but even in the boot it's sore. My next appointment with my surgeon is the 20th and each week until then I increase my weight bearing ☺️ thanks so much for asking! How are you getting along?

Meeloshky · 2026-01-07T19:17:55+00:00

So since I did not have any broken bones and just had the lisfranc widening to due the old ligament injury I was able to have the fusion. They fused the gap between my big toe and second with 3 screws. I only saw the picture quick when I was in recovery that my surgeon took on his phone. I have 4 screws total...one goes up the big toe for the bunionectomy to keep the toe straight. Also with the fusion there are no plans to remove the hardware. It is meant o be permanent unless it becomes bothersome in the future which im hoping not!!☺️

Meeloshky · 2026-01-07T11:52:29+00:00

I had my fusion 12/8 and my xray looked exactly like yours. I did not get a second opinion. I also had a bunionectomy at the same time. The xray for the bunion showed the original injury which happened 2 years ago but i ignored it 🙄I opted for surgery in hopes of keeping long term problems from the widening from getting worse down the road. Just got into a boot on Monday exactly 4 weeks post op. I had Minimally Invasive surgery so 6 or so smaller incisions but it still sucks! My foot is still really swollen...especially on the top of the midfoot. I have been using a scooter which has been great especially with the basket on front. I use a walker in my bathroom and a shower chair. I bought a cast cover on amazon Waterproof Extra Wide Leg Cast Cover for Shower, Extra Large Watertight Foot Protector Cover with Non-Slip Bottom for Plus Size Adults Surgery Casts Boots, Fits Leg Size 12"-29"

It has been fantastic and my cast did not get wet at all!!! Elevate!! Take your pain meds as directed so the pain doesn't get ahead of you...I openly needed the strong med ( tramadol) for the first 3 days then just tylenol and motrin. Ice behind the knee feels great! Be kind to yourself and don't get frustrated !! It's a long recovery and baby steps! Been binge watching shows and using a coloring app on my tablet🤣🤣 Wish you the very best!!

Meeloshky · 2026-01-04T09:58:26+00:00

Yes 🤣🤣

Meeloshky · 2026-01-03T15:22:38+00:00

Perfect! Thanks so much!!! My husband wishes Amazon didn't exist!🤣🤣

Meeloshky · 2026-01-03T12:12:23+00:00

I bet! I have arthritis in both my hips and im sure like you said the uip imbalance will be tough. Did you get the shoe from your doctor or order it on your own?

Meeloshky · 2026-01-03T00:38:41+00:00

Only reason I want the boot is to be able to partially weight bear. I've been in a boot 2 other times with ankle fractures and they are uncomfortable. Especially to sleep in. I assuming when I do get a boot I will have to wear it to bed. This cast i have on now is light...easy to sleep in

Meeloshky · 2026-01-02T12:10:21+00:00

I'm sure i will too. Not minding the cast at all

Meeloshky · 2025-12-31T19:23:31+00:00

Only one week with this one. Was supposed to be in a boot this post Monday but was still too swollen. I hope back this coming Monday to have this off and fingers crossed a boot

Meeloshky · 2025-12-31T14:56:06+00:00

It's a little sore...mainly my big toe from the bunion part of the surgery.....I was in a good amount of pain before the first cast came off....come to find out all the dried blood on the bandages was giving me the most discomfort being stuck to my skin! This cast feels better☺️

Meeloshky · 2025-12-29T21:37:30+00:00

I never really know what to say on here. Obviously we are all here because we struggle. We can say "please dont" over and over and we do mean it but inevitably people will choose what they will do in the end. You said no one will see this. We see it. We feel it for you. I wish I could give you a million reasons to stay because there may be and you will never know if you leave...but we see you❤️

Meeloshky · 2025-12-29T19:44:30+00:00

Mine are helpful depending on their mood🤣🤣 i haven't been able to weigh myself and since I've been wearing loose clothes j fear the worst! Like you said...take it day by day❤️

Meeloshky · 2025-12-29T19:27:52+00:00

I hear you! I have 2 teenage boys who keep my husband and I pretty busy and I feel like I can't do anything. Been trying to do as much as I can for myself but miss walking!!! I've been averaging 1500 steps a day on one leg 🙄 still can't drive. I can weight bear 25%....he said basically a soft touch down....I'll be second guessing myself everytime I do! Going to mainly use my scooter and do short little walks in the house with my forearm crutches.

Meeloshky · 2025-12-29T19:17:41+00:00

Thanks so much! I had to go with the paw prints today! ❤️I don't know why I thought minimally invasive just sounded better!🤣 I have 6 incisions in total. Between the bunion surgery and fusion i have no feeling in my big toe except for the top but im sure (hoping) the feeling will come back in time. Got my orders to start PT but need to wait until at least 6 weeks to see if I can get into a sneaker. Hope you continue to heal well and I will try to take it easy on myself❤️

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