Jo’s Bunion Surgery
This is the subject of Jo’s bunion surgery experience. She is an ex-nurse. Jo understood the importance of good foot health and describes her patient journey. This was the first post I decided to record for my patients when I started my then-new website in 2013. Unhurried consultations are important and should allow time for questions. The use of comprehensive factsheets offered her the pros and cons. It is important to consider any negative aspects of treatment before taking the step toward treatment, but as far as surgery goes, no encounter can be assured.
These were her words…first her journey, then her surgical experience. I no longer practice surgery, but I do love hearing from patients. Tell me your story, and I will be happy to share it with a wide audience – write to busypencilcasecfp@gmail.com
With over 10,000 hits each week, my stories and articles go all over the world. I can give broad advice and am happy to use material I believe is helpful, but I do not charge and don’t expect that my words can be followed if a consultation with a current podiatric specialist is required.
The service is subject to demand, and I cannot help everyone. All information is CONFIDENTIAL, and I do not publish it without your permission.
Journey experience
I have suffered from a bunion for approximately 15 years. More recently I have asked various medical people, including an orthopaedic surgeon for advice. Nothing constructive was offered so I limped on, walking on the outside of my affected leg and suffering pain in the knee on that side as well. As a walker, enjoying 1 to 2 hours walk daily, I became worried as to what I was going to do. In the past 5 years I have had 2 hip replacements and I want to preserve them for as long as possible. You suddenly realise how important your feet are! Then a friend recommended a podiatrist.
Analysis of her surgical experience
The whole passage from initial assessment through to surgery and the aftercare was well organised. The consultations were unhurried and there was plenty of time to ask questions. There were comprehensive fact sheets about what operations were available, with all the pros and cons. All went smoothly on the day of surgery, and exactly as explained on the fact sheet. I was a bit taken aback that I needed a replacement joint but the joint was worn out so there was no option. I was most impressed with the physio who I saw 3 times postoperatively, before discharging me. Eight weeks later I had my first 2 hour walk. My knee no longer hurt and I tried to do what the physios taught me. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we all had such a wonderful experience of the N H S? But well done Mr T for heading such a great team. You have always been very approachable, kind and thoughtful with a good sense of humour (all important for us patients and ex-nurses !!!!!). Best Wishes Jo Latimer” December 2013 (Op 31st Oct)
Read more Factsheets on this website ConsultingFootPain covering bunions and surgery.
Bunion joint fact sheet No.1 2018
Know about surgery before your operation (this information sheet is best opened on a laptop or printed).
What should you ask from a fact sheet?
Why not consider my new book with all the information you need to decide from ‘Amazon’ where four of my patients have written detailed accounts of their journey in a behind-the-scenes story – warts and all!
Thanks for reading ‘Jo’s bunion surgery’ by David Tollafield
Adapted from Jo’s testimonial December 2013 (updated April 2022)
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