The downsides are mainly that there is still swelling in my feet, so I am unable to wear any decent pretty shoes, as much as I love my Skechers for their comfort it is summer and it would be great to wear some pretty pumps or sandals - not fussed about heels right now but something girly would be nice at least. I've also noticed really weirdly that my feet have become super hairy in the past few weeks (sorry if that gives a gross mental picture), it might just be coincidence but there's certainly a change since before the op.
The other downside is that I am feeling the weight gain from the past two months. It's to be expected I'm sure - I haven't moved properly for two months and have been comfort eating to some extent, or boredom eating more likely, but I can feel it and see it on me.
On Monday night I plucked up the courage to go the gym!! Was feeling a bit bleugh so thought I would give it a go - I could always leave if it felt too much but I wasn't going to chicken out... and I LOVED IT!!!! I managed to spend some time on the cross trainer and the elliptical, before moving on to the rowing machine and then weights.
A few tips from my session:
- Make sure your feet are well planted in the cross trainer towards the back, this allows you to push into your heels if you need to suddenly stop the pressure on your toes
- Don't go too fast, I tried some sprints but then realised if I lose control it could be bad - be safe
- I overdid it and ended up feeling very nauseous, take it easy if you haven't exercised for a while
- On the rowing machine, I assumed it would be using just my arms, but actually you need to bend your toes and push off - be gently when doing this
We then did a swim as we were at the sports centre so it was a good spurt of exercise - I really did love it - exercise rocks! I had found the week before I went swimming and struggled to push off from the wall. This week it was so much easier, a marked improvement. I'd highly recommend swimming as you can move your toes against the resistance of the water and is a great but comfortable exercise. You can also practice standing on your toes with your weight being reduced.
The best improvement I have seen this week is the strength in my toes and range of motion. My exercises really are paying off (although am becoming a little less rigid in my regime than I should be). I have been focusing on getting on my toes and look.......
I CAN DO IT!!
Seriously chuffed about this!
I still have a bit of a limp when I walk, and each time the tightness seems to be in alternate feet.
I do have something which is concerning me a little - last week I tried going up on my toes and afterwards I felt a sore stinging/burning pain in the top of my toe/foot. I still get this intermittently - more as a sort of discomfort as opposed to pain, but definitely noticeable. When my feet are hot and tired I notice this little bump appears:
It feels springy, just like a vein would but it's just strange and tender - will see how this goes and ask my consultant about this next time if it's still bothering me.
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