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[Guest]

I am an avid Aerobic exerciser.
How soon will I be able to exercise again after the surgery. I did surgery on both feet on both sides (i.e, I have 4 cuts.)
The Doctor told me that on the right
outer "pinkie" where he cut me, the bone was a little weak and had to put
a screw in to help strengthen the bone area, but this will come out at the end of 7-8 weeks).
Right now I am into my 7th week of recovery. I'm feet are feeling great, with the exception of a little swelling most on the inner area of the feet where the big toe is. And also I can feeling the pinching of the screw on the pinkie side.
Do you think it's OK to start excercising after 8 weeks. Help...I have tried finding this answer on every web site that out there on Bunions but to no avail.

[Guest]

It sounds like your surgeon is excellent and has allowed you to recover very well. Therefore, you need to ask your surgeon this question. He/she may want to remove the screw first. You should also ask about swimming for exercise as well. He/she would probably agree and this can be very good for exercise as well as therapeautic. I wish I could tell you it is okay but you are so close to complete recovery that it would be foolish to rush it at this time. Have a nice day and please write back if you have any further questions.
[quote] I am an avid Aerobic exerciser.
How soon will I be able to exercise again after the surgery... [/quote]