I need advice - should I get surgery or not?

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  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    I'm wondering the same thing.. I read somewhere that they recommend not working out for 3-6 months after surgery for healing and that put me off right there. Never really thought about just doing weight training on the upper body. I'm no help, just looking at all the responses :)
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Get it removed! And start working on your list of awesome things you will knock out of the park once that boot comes off :smile:
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    My sister had both feet done at seperate times - the first one no problem the second one different Dr was a nightmare! She was referred by a friend to a Dr.
    the surgery was screwed up (the Dr's Son did the surgery) up she was in a lot of pain and ended up going to someone else who had to break and reset bones in her foot a year later.

    Was a huge relief for her on the 1st surgery which is why she decided to get the other foot done, just make sure you know you've got someone expierenced doing the surgery.

    Good Luck!
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    Anew, only one that says I should not do it out of two pages of responses! I'm just afraid it will be an excuse to get lazy again. BUT like you said, I can start upper body weight training. I bought this book a few days ago called "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" and the author states that women shouldn't worry so much about bulking up from doing heavy lifting, that weight training is great for building muscle, increasing metabolism, and shaping up. I want to try it but I'm taking baby steps. Diet. Walking. Next Jogging. And then Weight Training. But somehow I have to fit this danged surgery in there and I don't want to!
  • marinebiologist_girl
    marinebiologist_girl Posts: 300
    I just deal with mine but if the pain is anything like I have then yes - it's worth the surgery.
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    My sister had both feet done at seperate times - the first one no problem the second one different Dr was a nightmare! She was referred by a friend to a Dr.
    the surgery was screwed up (the Dr's Son did the surgery) up she was in a lot of pain and ended up going to someone else who had to break and reset bones in her foot a year later.

    Was a huge relief for her on the 1st surgery which is why she decided to get the other foot done, just make sure you know you've got someone expierenced doing the surgery.

    Good Luck!

    Thanks! Yes the surgeon is very experienced. I will keep this in mind... if he does a good job on this foot I want to convince him to go ahead and do the other one too.
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    Get it removed and ask your friends to help get your butt in gear after it has healed. I am the same way but I also have found my running and exercise feet as well as a loooove for exercising. Take care of yourself so it doesn't cause problems down the line. I have had issues with my heal after I started running long distance. I have not let this stop me whatsoever but it has continuously been an issue. Best to take care of yourself for the future and find other things you can do in order to take care of your foot. Swimming and lifting weights are 2 options. :)
  • BrownEyedGrrl
    BrownEyedGrrl Posts: 144 Member
    Get it removed. The longer you leave it the worse it will get. There are quite a few different exercises you can do without using your lower body. Here's a couple sitting cardio videos that might help you keep losing weight while your foot is recovering:

    http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/videos-detail.asp?video=38
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KKB5glk9fE
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZU2x8wD2f0
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIp65nkJLRU&feature=related

    Good luck!
  • vmekash
    vmekash Posts: 422 Member
    Take care of it. If you don't you'll stop exercising altogether due to pain.
    So you're benched for a few weeks. Make a commitment to get right back to it when DR says it is okay. In the meantime, workout whatever muscles you can.
    Good luck!
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    Anew, only one that says I should not do it out of two pages of responses! I'm just afraid it will be an excuse to get lazy again. BUT like you said, I can start upper body weight training. I bought this book a few days ago called "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" and the author states that women shouldn't worry so much about bulking up from doing heavy lifting, that weight training is great for building muscle, increasing metabolism, and shaping up. I want to try it but I'm taking baby steps. Diet. Walking. Next Jogging. And then Weight Training. But somehow I have to fit this danged surgery in there and I don't want to!

    I'm like you.. I sometimes tend to slack and I think this will set me even more back.. plus I have 4 children.. 2 smaller ones that I will have to tend to often and not sure I will be able to get it done just now. Mine isn't too bad, yet! It hurts here and there and when I do a lot of jumping during a workout. Well if you decided to get the surgery, hope all works out well and let us know on this thread how it goes :)
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Have it removed. Especially if you're going outside the US. People are crazy out there - you might need to run away.
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    I'm glad to hear so many people have had positive outcomes. My Mom had the surgery and it was a nightmare and she was uncomfortable ever after. Hopefully that is an unlikely scenario. She regretted it.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    BUT I also have a desire to start weight training and I could start working on upper body strength even if my foot is in a big ole boot. So there IS that idea.

    I should also mention that we will be moving outside the continental US for a couple years and during that time healthcare might not be quite as good as we have right now.

    So, what would you do?

    Sounds like you've already got a plan and you're really just looking for people to affirm it. So, consider this an affirmation.

    Get it worked on while you have easy access to health care with a doctor you know and trust. Focus on the upper body workouts while your foot heals up. In six weeks, the problem will be completely behind you and you will be ready to move forward.
  • mearlie
    mearlie Posts: 224
    MyFitness, yes you are probably right. Thanks ;)

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