Personal journey with bilateral plantar fasciitis surgery
About Christina
An open letter from Christina Wiley
Hello Friend,
In case you don’t know me personally I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Christina Wiley. I am a police officer turned entrepreneur and website designer.
I have dedicated my life to serving others in the hope that in doing so I can make the world a better place for every person. If I may, I’d like to share with you my story…
At the age of 27 I was hired by a University Police Department (I won’t say the name because of a story I’m going to share in a moment) along with two other women and one man to go through the police academy.
People think being a university cop is easy. Getting there took a lot of hard work, strength and commitment, but I do have to admit that it wasn’t exactly the same as working for LAPD. Know what I mean?
We had our share of excitement, but before I get to that there’s something else I want to share. Being a female police officer isn’t easy.
After I graduated from the police academy (what a proud day that was!) I returned to my police department for field training. My first training officer told me something I won’t ever forget.
Lies, Rumors & Misconceptions
He told me that when he heard I was a preacher’s daughter he never expected me to make it through the police academy in the first place. Wow! But you know what? That wasn’t the only misconception my “partners” had about me.
They thought I couldn’t cut it. Rumors went through the department that I was a liability and wouldn’t back my partners.
You know, it’s challenging enough being a police officer. Then you throw on top of that lies, rumors, gossip and back biting, mistrust and disrespect among your partners and co-workers… well, let’s just say that my character was truly tested and strengthened during those years.
I was on a team with two veteran officers who I really liked. However it was clear that one of them did not like me.
Code 3!
Then one day we got a call that there was a man outside a pharmacy with a knife and he had a mask (like from the Scream movies). All three of us were in different areas and flew with lights and sirens – code 3. The officer who didn’t like me got there first. He had his gun drawn on the guy when I got there.
I drew my gun and backed my partner up. Then the third officer showed up. These two offiicers (my partners) had been working together for years. They approached the guy with the knife and took him into custody while I covered them.
When we talked afterward I told the first officer that I thought the guy with the knife was going to lunge at him. He said, “What would you have done?” I said, “I would have shot him.”
Thankfully I didn’t have to and no one was injured during that call. I earned my partners’ respect that day as they saw for themselves the rumors they had heard about me were not true.
In Spite Of It All I Made A Difference
Throughout my years in law enforcement I interacted with members of the community with respect. Even those with whom I was dealing with in criminal situations – like prostitutes, speeders, trespassers, 5150’s, etc.
I received some outstanding training. Of course I learned how to shoot (that training was fun – I was one of the best shots in the academy!), learned defensive techniques, even boxed for the first time (I was awful) and I felt like I was a United States Marine when we went through rifle training. Check out my pic below.
In 2003 something started to happen. I began having terrible and intense pain in my feet. I just figured that I was on my feet a lot and that it was normal pain. I couldn’t wait for my 12-hour shift to end so I could take the thick socks and heavy boots off of my feet. It was such a relief!
The pain began to get so bad that it was affecting me at work. I remember on one Saturday in particular we got an emergency call to ER.
It was a panic alarm which meant something very serious was happening in the Emergency Room. We bolted out of the station to respond. The only problem was that I couldn’t quite bolt like my partners.
Disabling Pain
The pain was so intense that it nearly disabled me. Actually, it did disable me because I couldn’t run. That put me and everyone else in danger! The ER call turned out okay and when it was over I hobbled back to the station.
My sergeant asked me if I was medically clear to be at work. I said, “Yeah”. I had an appointment during my next few days off to see a doctor.
I tried sitting more on patrol or riding the bike even more, but nothing helped to ease the crippling pain in my feet…
So I went to see my doctor. Turns out it wasn’t just “normal” foot pain. It actually had a name! It was nothing I’d ever heard of before – plantar fasciitis.
My doctor removed me from patrol and referred me to a specialist. That doc kept me on desk duty until he had some custom orthotics made then sent me back to patrol. The orthotics helped a lot, but the doc gave me no time to heal.
I was on patrol for maybe three months and the pain got incredibly intense again. I was put back on desk duty. Boy did the rumors and heckling start again! “Oh, my feet hurt too.” Yada yada yada.
This time I filed workers comp even though a certain lieutenant said that it would be hard to prove. I wasn’t dissuaded. I filed and it was accepted.
Not What I Signed Up For
Imagine what it’s like sitting at a desk in the middle of patrol knowing people are talking about you. Being at a desk is NOT where I wanted to be. I didn’t become a police officer to sit.
That same lieutenant that tried to dissuade me stopped by the desk one day and about as monotoned as you can get, looking off in a different direction asked me, “How’s your feet?” She didn’t care. I didn’t bother to answer. What was the point?
So I can only assume that it was all of the stress that caused me to start having back problems. The doctors couldn’t find a cause for it. One day I was sitting at my little desk when the back pain become overwhelming.
I stood up – sort of. I couldn’t stand up straight, but was finally able to make my way into my lieutenant’s office (a good lieutenant). I said, “Please tell me I can go home.”
He took one look at me and said, “Yes! What are you doing here anyway?” Well, I was dedicated, that’s why. The pain overrode my dedication and I couldn’t sit there any longer.
That was my last day at the police department.
Since that time I’ve had every kind of conservative treatment you can imagine…
- Physical Therapy
- Night Splints
- Injections
- Medication
- Ice Packs
- Custom Orthotics
- Shockwave Therapy (went through that twice – very painful)
It’s been 4 years and 7 months since my workers comp claim was accepted. I lost a career. I’ve lost income. I’ve lost my active lifestyle. I lost the home I was renting.
Obviously I lost my job since they medically retired me. I also learned some amazing new skills. I gained a new business. I’ve made some incredible friends who I would have never met otherwise. For that I am truly thankful.
Aaah, Now There’s Hope!
Now, I’m praying that I’m finally going to be fixed with the two surgeries I’ll be going through. One surgery for each foot (bilateral plantar fasciotomy).
The first surgery is July 29, 2008 on the left foot. The second surgery will be 4-6 weeks later for my right foot. I’m nervous and excited at the same time.
I’m nervous because it’s surgery and they’ll be cutting. I’m excited because I have hope that I can have an active life again. For that I can’t wait – but I will. 
A New Chapter
This blog will be an open journal. It will chronicle my journey to recovery from bilateral plantar fasciotomy. It will also be a place where you can discover one woman’s story with bilateral plantar fasciitis (that just means I have it in both feet).
Perhaps it will serve as encouragement that someone else knows what you’re going through. I will leave this site up even after my surgery so that other people who are going through what I’ve been through might gain some insight as to what lies ahead.
I know that recovery will take some time and this will also be a great place where family and friends can check up on me and, hopefully, cheer me on through the recovery process.
Thanks for reading my story and taking some time to get to know me. I hope you found it time well spent. I also hope that you’ll come back and chat in the weeks ahead.
Have an irresistible day!
Christina
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About this blog
When I started thinking about having surgery for my plantar fasciitis I spent hours researching online. I could only find one personal experience with plantar fasciotomy and it hadn't been updated in a long time.
So I thought I'd chronicle my journey from beginning to end and post updates as time goes on as to how well the surgeries worked for me. I'll be having two - one surgery for each foot. I have bilateral plantar fasciitis.
I also created this blog so that my family, friends, associates and clients could easily check my progress and chat with me during recovery.
So if you're visiting this blog way after I've had surgery, I hope the information you find here helps. If you're one of my family members, friends, associates or clients, I hope you'll post lots of comments because your support will keep me going strong through post-op recovery.
Regardless of when you stop by, I'm glad you're here!
Disclaimer...
I am not a doctor or licensed professional. Information presented on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be used to replace the advice of your doctor, physical therapist or other medical or licensed professional. Information presented on this site is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure plantar fasciitis, foot pain or any other condition or illness. No statements have been evaluated by the FDA or other government or medical entity.
This is just me sharing my experiences with you. What works for me may not work for you or anyone else. If you have or suspect you have a medical condition such as plantar fasciitis or other foot pain, please see your physician immediately for proper care.
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Crista
August 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hello Christina, I am very happy that I found your post! I work for the same University (Different campus) and I have developed the same foot problem. I have a lot of questions for you! I am at the point that I am most likely going to get medically retired because I have been out for almost a year and they haven’t been able to fix me. I am worried about medically retiring! I have no idea what to do and I am not sure what I am in for. It took my department many months to accept my Work-Comp claim too and know that they (Work-Comp and my command staff/co-workers) don’t really believe me! If you could e-mail me at the above address and not on this post it would be great! I know that this injury can suck the life out of you and it sound like you have had a lot of struggles. I hope that your surgery gives you relief and that you recover quickly!
Take care,
Crista
Christina
August 24th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Hi Crista,
I’m so sorry that you are going through this too and I’m glad you found my blog! I’m sure we’ll stay in touch from this point forward.
Ally
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Hi Christina,
I am so thankful to have found your website and posts. Thank you for posting and for keeping it on here so others can be helped by reading your progresses, etc. Others, such as myself.
I’m a mgr at a warehouse foods and have been battling with a Heel Spur & Plantar Faciaitis in my left foot for a year. The pain was horrible as you well know. I was so busy at work and kept thinking that it would go away. I spent a lot of $$ on shoes and padding for my shoes and nothing worked. I finally went to a podiatrist in the fall of 08 and was diagnosed. I opted for the cortisone shot and inserts and by some miracle I was better and pretty much pain-free within the week.
Without going through too many details I planted my foot on the floor while doing some excersises two mos later and I felt a pop and the pain came back. I went back to the doc and he gave me another cortisone shot, which worked for a month. One more shot later making it 3 in total. That one lasted 3 days. I had to plan for surgery after that.
It’s now been 5 weeks (April 17), and I’ve felt lately that no one gets it. I was just able to bare weight on it last week and get rid of the crutches. I’ve had a hard time walking and I’ve lately found myself getting depressed. I am a 49 yr old mom of three and grandma of 6 all but one son lives in Colorado and I’m in NV because our jobs brought us here. My son moved in with us so he could help take care of me while he was laid off from his job in CO. It’s been a blessing having him here. I have lately been on my laptop a lot looking for a book or something I can read to help me rehab myself (mentally and physically). Today I cried a lot. I was feeling sorry for myself. I am an active person who loves my job and look forward to getting back to it and I love to hike too. I am the one that does for others and not used to being the patient. I knew going into this surgery that I would need to be patient and let the healing do it’s thing, but somewhere lately I’ve gotten discouraged because of the walking thing. I’m getting a little better at it each day, but it’s hard and painful.
Then tonight I ran across your story and updates. I told my husband that I feel like I’ve just struck gold. I couldn’t stop reading and I’ve read everything you’ve written and others have written also. I could so relate, even down to the falling down part. I started my day off sad and lonely but here it is past my bedtime and I have new found hope and I’m optimistic. Thank you again for sharing and leaving it up. I feel that when I get up tomorrow morning it will be a better day and another day on the plus side. I will hike next year and I see that hike again where somewhere lately I lost that vision.
Forever grateful, Ally
Ally
May 24th, 2009 at 12:02 am
ps, I hope you are doing well.
ally
Christina
May 24th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Hi Ally! I’m glad you found my blog! I have another update to post today that you’ll find very encouraging.
You are exactly why I left this blog up and the reason I will continue to update it periodically. Recovery after surgery was and still continues to be a bit of a roller coaster ride. There are days that are great and confirm why you had the surgery in the first place. The next day you can experience horrible pain that causes you to forget about the progress you made and doubt your decision to have had the surgery in the first place.
You will hike again, Ally! I am so glad that my journey has encouraged you. You are definitely not alone. Hey, maybe we can meet up somewhere next year for a victory hike. Wouldn’t that be fun?!
Did you see the link to the stretches I recommend? They have been extremely helpful for me.
Here’s to the beginning of a wonderful week for you!!
Ally
May 24th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Hi Christina,
I just read about your hike! How exciting for you! Great Progress! Good Job…
I got up this morning with a different outlook than I’ve had lately, and I owe it to you and your blogs. You are my angel Christina. I would love very much to meet up next year for a victory hike. That would be awesome…
I did see the link to the stretches, thanks. I read everything on your site and slept the best I had in weeks.
I will be back often. Thanks again for going through all the trouble to get this site up and keep it going. I for one am grateful. Oh and my husband and son thank you also. Their day was happier today because I was.
Ally
Christina
May 24th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Very exciting!
Yay for you, Ally! I’m so glad you had a great night’s sleep!! It is my honor and great pleasure to have encouraged you so and spread some sunshine your way. I’m glad that God put it on my heart to start this blog in the first place. When I was first considering the surgery I only found one personal account and it had only been updated for about two months after the surgery.
But after I set up this blog a woman contacted me who had the same surgery and on both feet. Her recovery was very hard because she had surgery on both feet at the same time. She couldn’t walk for a month! I can’t imagine how hard it would have been to get around if I’d had both feet done. Still she was glad she made the decision to have the surgery and is doing well over a year later (I can’t recall exactly when she had the surgery).
I hope last night was just the first of countless great nights’ sleep!
Can’t wait for that victory hike!!
Ally
May 25th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Hi Christina,
I, like you could only find one personal account of PF Surgery. I’m convinced that God helped me find you.
Today was a great day. Had friends over and cooked out. I’m feeling much better and have been doing the stretching excercises. I knew all along that having the surgery was the correct thing to do, but I lost my way lately when I was told to bare weight 4 weeks after surgery and I couldn’t do it. It’s been 5.5 weeks now and I have come along way in the last few days. You could say I’m back on track.
I can’t imagine having both feet done at the same time. God bless the lady that did.
I can’t seem to thank you enough! Thanks Christina, Ally
Christina
May 26th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Congrats on being back on track, Ally!
It’s so easy to get discouraged after this type of surgery. Especially when you aren’t progressing at the expected rate. I truly believe that every body is different and we won’t all heal at the same rate. So many things play into it like nutrition, overall health, weight, incision length, etc. I know that I got really discouraged when I heard about other people going back to work after three weeks! I was nowhere near that in my recovery! At least I have my own business and no longer work outside the home (for someone else) so that wasn’t an issue. That would have just added to the discouragement and stress and I’m sure lengthened the recovery time as well.
God is good and He always leads us to the support, information, encouragement, etc. that we need. I’m honored to be here for you, Ally!
Ally
May 27th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Hi Christina,
He was glad…
I’m going to San Francisco tomorrow for three days. Can you believe it? My company’s having meetings and our 20th anniversary party. I wasn’t going to go but the big bosses called me Tuesday and said that they would like for me to be there if at all possible since I’m a big asset to the company. I’m very flattered to say the least but I’m a little scared of the traveling away from home. The good thing is that it’s a short flight from the Reno/Tahoe airport. I hope I’m ready. It’s too late to back out now. I’ll be careful and not overdo it and ice, elevate, stretch, etc. (Thank goodness for those safe exercises you linked, they do work).
I Went to the Dr. today and he may release me to full duties in 2 wks with the only limit being that I wear this gorgeous, clunky, black boot. I go back in 12 days to see. He’s happy with all the progress I’ve made lately and I am happy to report that I walk on my own 65% of the time (without the use of my cane). ;
I’m forever grateful that I found you Christina. I thank God everyday for you.
ps, I told my Dr. about the huge support I found with you and that is why I got an A+ on my progress report today.
I’ll be in touch,
Ally
Christina
May 30th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Oh wow! I’m only an hour away from SF. You’re probably back home already. How was your trip? I can’t imagine it was super easy since you’re still wearing the big boot. I hope your time in the city was good.
I’m happy for your progress too, Ally!!
Ally
June 4th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Hi Christina,
I did okay in SF. I arrived with two colleages on Thurs last week and was a bit slow and hurting so they got a wheel chair from the hotel desk and wheeled me to lunch. I was able to retreat to my room some of the time while I was there and also able to enjoy some of the festivities while sitting with my foot elevated. You’re correct the Big Boot is not so easy, but I managed okay. I took my cane and wasn’t bashful to use it when I needed to. The progress I’ve made is incredible. I was just thinking today; I was just starting to walk a little few weeks ago. I go to the pool daily and do water therapy, and I do the stretches I learned from your site all the time. This has helped me to get better faster I think. Now I get comments all the time on how well I walk and how fast I am at it too. I am going back to the doctor next Monday and am pretty sure he’ll release me to work. So if he does, then I’ll go back to it late next week with assistance. I will of course have to wear the boot for at least another month unfortunatley. But I’ve overcome much more than the big boot so far, so what’s another month with it.
I’ll keep you posted. I keep you close to my heart. You were/are a huge inspiration to me.
God sent you to me…
ps, so if you are only an hour from SF then when we meet up for our hike if won’t be too far for each of us.
Ally
shuli wunder
July 10th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
hey
I’ve been going through your blog over the last couple weeks, and its given me some hope.
On June 1st, almost 6 weeks ago, I had a partial release, a tarsal tunnel release, and a neuroma removed, after dealing with progressively worsening pain for abt 18 months, and the recovery has been really difficult.
In terms of range of motion and the like my recovery went pretty well and pretty quickly. When I started PT, at three weeks, my therapist said I was where patients are normally at 8 weeks. My strength, range of motion, and the ickiness of my incisions (yes, i said ickiness, sorry but thats the only way to put it) have been slowly but surely improving. My problem is two fold, and I wanted to know fi you had a similar experience, and if so, how long it took for them to go away. First, I still have that annoying pain in the morning, dr says its normal and will go away over the next month or so, but its really making me feel kind of defeated and its making me doubt myself (along the lines of why was i an idiot who went through this surgery if Im now experiencing the same pain after)
Second, my pain is still pretty intense. An hour into the day till 3 hours into the days its tolerable, but once I hit that 4th hour, ow
Thank God I only have to go through this with on one foot, I dont know how you handled both.
If you could connect with me via private email instead of/in addition to here on your blog, I’d really appreciate it. And, sorry this was rambley, it’s been a long long week
Shuli
Jen
October 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Christina,
Thank you for sharing your journey. I found your blog as I am a female police officer looking for support for plantar fasciitis. I haven’t been formally diagnosed, but I am looking for as much information as I can find to treat conservatively.
Your blog has been an inspiration for your upbeat attitude despite your pain–always looking for the better tomorrow. I appreciate the links you have provided for safe exercises and the foot trainer. Thank you so much and continued wellness in your recovery.
Christina
November 5th, 2009 at 10:01 am
You’re welcome, Jen. I’m glad to be of help. The safe exercises are amazing and I still do them. I haven’t used the foot trainer although now would probably be a good time to start it up again. It was a bit too much for me after surgery. Now that I’m walking again it will probably be helpful in regaining strength – I’m still pretty weak as far as foot and even leg strength go. Hopefully those exercises do the trick and you can avoid surgery. I wish you all the best!
GHEM P.
January 14th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Hi! Just wanted to say I’m glad I found your blog. My surgery is next week. I am a nurse working twelve hour shifts three times a week. I had PF for about 2 years. Took me months to finally get help. A year later after PT, Orthotics, cortiocosteroid injections, stretching, icing, etc. I decided to do the surgery. I truly enjoyed reading about your surgery, how you felt, seeing the photos. Wish me luck. God Bless!
Ghem
Christina
January 14th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Hi Ghem!
I’m glad you found my blog too and that you enjoyed it. I wish you all the best with your surgery. I hope you’ll stop back by and let us know how you’re doing.
Missy Rye
January 18th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Hey Christina! Just wanted to let you know it has been over 2 months now since surgery! All is well. I am still doing PT 2 days a week for maybe one more week. I will be getting inserts this week. He felt I needed them as my arch has dropped a little but that is OK. I just got out of the boot at the 2 month visit. It still feels a little weird but getting better each day. Just looking forward to the day that it doesn’t hurt at all! I know it will come with time. I don’t have to go back to doctor unless I need him! I just hope the other foot doesn’t start acting up! I surely don’t want to have to go through this again! Hope you are doing well!
Missy
lisa
March 25th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Christina,Thank you for sharing your story and pictures.I have been thru the pt,orthotics and injections without any relief of the pain.I am seriously considering surgery.I work 12hour shifts as a nurse so am on my feet a lot.My Dr. said out of work between 12-15 weeks does that sound right.I am concerned because after 13 weeks I can lose my position that is why I am trying to delay the surgery but the Dr. says I really should get it.What did you take for pain medicine post-operatively.I can not take the Naprosyn I have stomache issues
Tammy
March 28th, 2010 at 1:03 am
I had plantar fascia release surgery done 5 weeks ago and I have pain and sensation that I am walking on something big and hard under my arch (the area towards the inside of my foot). I have tried and tried to read about the various surgeries and results and outcomes but nothing mentioned about the feelings I’ve been feeling. My doctor made incision on side of my heel/ foot and did something he calls steinler release. He made the 1″ incision on side of my foot due to the fact that I had a bunion corrected at the same time and wanted me to be able to have one good foot to put pressure on. I also have numbness around the incision area and towards the inside arch area as well. I was not instructed to do anyting special until after my 2 week post-op appt. when he gave me some exercises for the plantar fascia. I go back to see dr. tomorrow but curious to see others opinions on this. Thanks.
Berenda Alford
April 21st, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Hello Christina and other Plantar Fasciotomy patients. I too share your stories and pain of recovering from years of discomfort and fear. I first encountered pain in both feet over eight years ago after being an avid power walker, it was my only source of exercise and I loved it. I woke up one morning unable to stand or walk and the rest is history. Mornings were always worse and the pain lessened as the day went one. I endured the pain and the cortizone shots in both feet for several years until the shots no longer eliminated the pain. I had the first surgery in January of this year and the second one on April 2. I am thankful to say my left foot feels wonderful and I anxiously await the complete recovery of both feet so I can resume my daily activities. I have a sit down job so my work wasn’t intruded upon to much other fthan working while in pain. I don’t regret having the surgeries because if I get 50% relief from the pain I endured it was worth it.
I have gained weight and lost interest in doing the things I enjoyed doing so much but I bought a bike and hopefully I will be back up to my 3 1/1 mile daily walk before too long. Hang in their ladies, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Karilyn
May 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Hi! I just found your website. I’m getting ready for my first surgery on Wednesday. I have been SO nervous. I cannot believe how many people have lived with this for years! I feel like a wimp. I’ve only had it for a year now. I’ve gained MANY pounds, I wake up in pain, I sometimes get woken up in the middle of the night from pain, it hurts to do almost anything every day. I’m a stay-at-home homeschooling mom of 2. I wen through 2 rounds of PT, cortisone injections (3 sets-the second one worked for 2 weeks, the other 2-not at all). I’m allergic to Motrin, so there is nothing medicine wise for me to take. OH, and I have inserts. I wear my shoes from AM to PM. I tried night splints, but they just didn’t work and made my feet go numb (You’d think that would be OK, huh…. At least they wouldn’t hurt-hurt, just feel funny…)
I’m a wee bit of a jokester. Sorry! I have tried to make light of the situation for awhile, now. I’ve read that it is good to keep on wearing inserts after surgery as your arch can fall, so I plan on doing that and try to keep on preventing. I’m going to try and wait until fall to get the surgery on my left foot. For me, if I can eliminate any of the pain, it is truely a gain for me. I look forward to reading more from everyone on this site! Christina, I thank you so kindly for your posts and your story. God is good on taking care of all of our needs. THANK YOU!
Christina
June 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Hi Ladies! I didn’t realize that I was so far behind in replying to comments. I’m so sorry!
@Missy I hope you don’t have to go through it again either! I hope you are doing well. I know that every week and every month can bring great improvements.
@Lisa 12 weeks sounds about right. If for some reason you aren’t able to be on your feet the whole shift, is it possible to have some type of modified work duty? For pain I took darvocet or percocet. Vicodin does not work at all for me and beside that it actually keeps me awake!
@Tammy I know it’s been a while since you posted, but I recall having some numbness and mine was due to inflammation. The stretches I link to on my resources page have been invaluable – and continue to be – as well as applying ice.
@Berenda thank you for sharing.
@Karlyn You’re welcome! I hear ya on the night splints. I could never make it through the night with them either – and I sure tried! I still wear my inserts all of the time unless I am wearing my Mephisto sandals as they have quality support. How are you doing now? I see that it’s been about a month since your surgery.
Missy Rye
June 5th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I just reached my 7 month mark. Things are beginning to look better now but for a while I wasn’t sure. I have been having trouble with my foot again but it really wasn’t the heel area this time. I was really question if the surgery was worth it. I would get out of bed in the mornings and couldn’t hardly walk. And this would even continue through out the day. I went back to the doctor and he did x-rays and come to find out I have a considerable amount of arthritis in my foot that I had surgery on for the PF. He put me on Mobic and that has really helped and my foot is beginning to feel normal again. He said for my age I had to much arthritis. Nice to know! I go back June 22 for a recheck and it will be interesting to see what he has to say! Hope you feet are doing great!
Missy Rye
Christina
June 7th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I’m glad things are looking better for you, Missy! I’ve gone through several times where I questioned if the surgery was worth it as well. I am so glad your foot is doing better! It’s such a relief isn’t it? My feet have a had a flareup going on four weeks now. I saw my doc a couple of weeks ago and I didn’t re-injure them, but they are definitely not healed. I posted about it here: http://christinawiley.info/2010/06/1-5-years-later-my-feet-hurt/ – I have another appointment with my doc next Monday. I hope your week is off to a great start!
Missy Rye
June 16th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I saw your post after the fact that I had posted! I am sorry yours has flared up…I thought mine was better also and then found out about ole arthur! The mobic is helping and I go back June 22 for a re-check. My doctor said to remember it takes a good year if not longer for them to completely heal. That is a hard concept for me! I sorda thought I was crazy at first! Please let me know how you are doing and what the doctor says!
Christina
June 21st, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Hey Missy! I hope your re-check goes well tomorrow. Being patient is definitely one of the hardest parts in this looong recovery.
I’m going to go write an update post right now. Be sure to check here for my update: http://christinawiley.info/
Missy Rye
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I just read your post! I am so sorry you are having so much trouble with your feet. I went back today and after taking the mobic for a month it is better…but still have some aches! He still wants me to continue the mobic for a few months and lose weight! That is gonna be fun! He told me I need to start exercising and diet because he is afraid I have way to much arthritis for my age and in the future will cause more problems! I hope you foot gets better soon! It is nothing worse than your feet hurting!
Christina
July 13th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Thank you, Missy. I am glad that you’re doing better. Arthritis is no fun at all! I hope you continue to improve.