So
this is what the foot looks like, pre-surgery. It doesn't look too bad from this angle. The shot does not clearly show how intense the protrusion was. But this bunion made it so I was no longer able to wear any shoes comfortably. And the strain on my knees and hips from the fallen arch, made it nearly impossible to walk for any distance, including the basic strolls involved in grocery shopping, etc.
I wish I had been more proactive
regarding the filming of the surgery, but it wasn't until I was on the operating table
that I requested permission to film the two procedures, both the Hyprocure and
the Bunionectomy, from the attending doctor, David Greenberg. Until then, I was far more
concerned with my questions, anxiety about my health and future of my walking prospects. Once I got
over the excruciating pain involved in the freezing of my foot and I became
marginally coherent again, only then did I think of filming for posterity's
sake. So out came the IPhone and voila. Do Not Watch the film if you
are SQUEAMISH!
What you see far more clearly in this filming is the Bunionectomy I'm serious, do not watch this unless you have an in-depth scientific appreciation for all things anatomical and biological!
I will post the rest of my recovery journey in the days to come. I have already secured Dr Greenberg's permission for the filming of the left foot HyProCure surgery, booked for October 9th, 2012, which I promise will be filmed with greater precision and attention given to the final product. Like I said, this was done under strained circumstances. One might say, under duress.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI'm looking into getting this procedure done. I have very flat flexible flat feet, and am 23 years old. I swam competitively most of my life, which is how I got away with dealing with flat feet. I would always wear orthotics, but they honestly didn't help me much. I would still get pain regardless.
Now I am doing CrossFit, which involves so many high impact exercises including jumping, running, olympic weight lifting, gymnastics, etc. Right now I can do everything that CrossFit asks for except running. Every time I run I get shin splints, sore ankles, knees. Thus, my main concern with getting this procedure is that I want to be able to do more than I can now, not be hindered more. Would back squatting with 400 pounds hurt the implant even years after the surgery? Would I be able to play basketball, soccer, football? Can I sprint and jog? I would love to hear from athletes who've had the surgery from at least 2 years ago.
Thanks