For the last two weeks I have been on holiday (yes a holiday!!) - we went to the South of France which was absolutely stunning and just amazing. The weather was around 35degrees pretty much the whole time we were there, until the last day when a storm came over as we were packing up to leave - it was pure bliss!!
I was worried a few weeks ago about how the holiday would go, I was going with my sister who is heavily pregnant and my young nephew, so the prospect of me slowly hobbling round the airport whilst carrying luggage and helping out a pregnant lady and child and his carseat was slightly concerning!! However the week or two beforehand my feet had started feeling more mobile and I could manage longer and longer on them so it ended up being completely fine. I just made sure I wore my Skechers for the travel and the feet weren't sore at all and barely swelled.
During the time we were there I largely wore sandals. I have a pair of croc flip-flops which cover a lot of the top of my foot, so I'm not required to use my toes in order to walk in them. I have heard rumours that flip flops aren't great for bunions, however I made sure I didn't wear them unless I really felt I needed to. If there was any serious walking happening then I used the Skechers.
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| Happy Feet in the sunshine! |
The one mistake I did make was pushing myself a little further than I really was ready for. We were with some friends and one asked if I fancied going on a walk one day for about 5 miles - I love walking and my feet were feeling almost normal so I jumped at the chance - "yay back to walking finally" I thought - the walk was great and I felt euphoric after climbing a high hill, reaching the town at the top and enjoying a couple of vins blanc at the bar.
The next day, I paid for it....
My big toes were so sore a few days afterwards. I definitely realise that I pushed myself too far and wasn't ready to walk this far. I was also making sure during the walk that I walked correctly, putting pressure on my big toes instead of rocking to the sides of my feet, and so it's likely the continued repetition aggravated the joints. In addition I had shin splints for a few days after - all in all just signs that I still need to take my return to fitness slowly where possible.
All in all it was amazing and I really don't feel like I had surgery less than 12 weeks ago still! I am now able to wear more and more of my old shoes as my feet now fit, but have a little swelling if I rush around on them.
Next week I have my 12 week appointment with the surgeon to check all is progressing smoothly before being discharged. I have a few questions to ask, one about the possible build up of some scar tissue in my left big toe, as the joint is much more swollen still and tender, and seems to be the main part that hurts if I am on my feet for too long - but other than that seem to be doing so much better!
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