Pre-Surgery Discussion Information
All The Tools You Need To Help Your Surgery Recovery
- Do you want to know what you should do after surgery?
- Do you want to know how to work out and stay active after surgery?
- Do you want some suggestions of fun things to do while you are recovering?
If so you will find these After Surgery Tips very helpful. Keep reading below to get the quick start guide, resources, and helpful videos.
To your health,
Dr. Donald Pelto
P.S. - The video mentions a surgical box for recovery I don't currently use that any longer.
QUICKSTART GUIDE
- If you had a hospital or same-day surgery please keep off your foot and contact Dr. Pelto if you have any questions.
RESOURCES
- Amazon Recommendations - Get all the products needed for your post-operative recovery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to sleep with my surgical shoe?
If you have pins out your toes I would recommend sleeping with your shoe to protect the pins.
If you don't have pins you are probably okay unless told otherwise.
How much can I walk after surgery?
I usually recommend taking it easy the first few days. Keep your foot up and elevated until you feel better and reduce walking as much as possible.
Can I shower after foot surgery?
You can shower but I recommend being careful and using a shower cover you can get online or at the office.
If your bandage gets wet please contact the office to see if you need to come in. A wet bandage increases the risk of infection.
How to protect the pins in my toes?
If you have pins try not to pull them out. This can happen when putting on socks or changing shoe gear.
Be extra careful and if there is a problem contact the office.
When can I work out or exercise after surgery?
If you have hospital surgery please check with your doctor.
If you have a simple office procedure such as an ingrown toenail you can be active as soon as you are comfortable however if you have pain stop that activity.
Here are some hurt foot exercise resources - https://www.hurtfootfitness.com/
Do you need more help?
We have put together a number of books, webinar recordings and resources to help you.
Click the button below to get our "Foot Treatment Toolkit."
