Cheilectomy

Anybody had one?
How long was the recovery? How long did you need off work? Any unexpected down-sides?

I've been told I have arthritis in my toe and this could be one of my options... unless they decide to wait to see if it gets any worse :(
My TV is broken! :cry:
Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j

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  • Ok, didn't realise it was so obscure! :rotfl:

    It's an operation to correct hallux rigidus / arthritis of the big toe.
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • Savvy_Sue
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    I've only known people have surgery for bunions which may or may not be similar: that's been about a 6 week recovery IF all goes well, and they'll only do one at a time ...
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  • newlywed
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    Someone I worked with had to have both her big toes broken and realigned - not sure whether it was arthritis or bunions though :confused: She had 6-8 weeks off work. Couldn't wear normal shoes or any sort of trainers for a few more weeks (wore flip flops for some time) as it gave more pain.

    She had to have pain therapy a few months afterwards, although she was one who dislikes taking painkillers too often.

    Longer term though, she had much less pain.

    (They did both her feet at the same time).
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  • newlywed
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    Just looked this up - not sure if it helps at all - it says if you have a desk job you can be back to work quite quickly.

    http://www.hospitalsineastlancs.nhs.uk/templates/Page.aspx?id=722
    working on clearing the clutterDo I want the stuff or the space?
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