cheilectomy-diary

 Really felt like I turned a corner at 9 months. Walking is up to 8 miles - not every day, but still good. Foot is pretty good on that toe now, a little swelling in mornings if I've used the foot for lots of walking or on uneven ground or driving, but generally all good. Only problem now is I've been struck down with plantar fasciitis 😱😱😱😱😱😱 Having suffered from this in the past - about 14 years ago on the other foot, it took 2 YEARS!! to clear up - you'd think I'd be prepared, but it's easy to forget when you're not in it. I'm thinking that the causes of this onset in the post-operative foot are likely to be:    1. General loss of fitness and strength due to the long period of time from injuring the toe thru rehabilitation following surgery     2. Correcting the gait following surgery. Previously, I was rolling my foot along the outer side due to the pain from the bone spurs ( supination). Once the foot was recovered from the surgery, I mindfully bega