I know this sounds crazy but I wear flip-flops most of the time. I am 31 years old and eleven months post-op - the first 9 months were HELL with pain! But very suddenly, it started feeling better and I have discovered ways to work with it, and ways to stretch.
I know this sounds crazy (I do miss my 4in. heels!) but your ankle will tell you when it's ready to feel better. And for me, because my platform foam flip-flops provided more cushion than anything else, they were just more comfortable. I think it has also allowed me to re-strengthen my ankle and foot muscles.
Now, I have started walking barefoot a little, it feels good to use the muscles and stretch my midfoot.
Anyway, I am not advocating walking in flip-flops or barefoot - talk to your doctor.
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I know this sounds crazy but I wear flip-flops most of the time. I am 31 years old and eleven months post-op - the first 9 months were HELL with pain! But very suddenly, it started feeling better and I have discovered ways to work with it, and ways to stretch.
October 28, 2008 - 9:55pmI know this sounds crazy (I do miss my 4in. heels!) but your ankle will tell you when it's ready to feel better. And for me, because my platform foam flip-flops provided more cushion than anything else, they were just more comfortable. I think it has also allowed me to re-strengthen my ankle and foot muscles.
Now, I have started walking barefoot a little, it feels good to use the muscles and stretch my midfoot.
Anyway, I am not advocating walking in flip-flops or barefoot - talk to your doctor.
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