foot surgery update

Hello all..
About the surgery I had this morning..
had to be at hospital at 6am..
no makeup,comfy sweats..
met with all members of the surgical team..
outstanding, one and all..highly efficient!
*7:38.am, cold in surgery room, but had warm blankies covering most of me..
*anesthiologist and i chattered.
I was under the effect of MJ's drug..it felt nice and relaxing..
*Propofol: a prescription sedative-hypnotic drug (brand name Diprivan) that is administered intravenously. Propofol is commonly used in the induction of general anesthesia and can be used both for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. When administration of the drug is discontinued, it wears off rapidly, allowing the patient to awaken within a short time. Like other anesthetic agents, side effects of propofol can include respiratory depression. Propofol should only be administered in controlled settings in which ventilation support and monitoring of cardiovascular function are available.
foot was drugged with Novacaine/lidocaine..didn't feel anything!
actual surgery.. just a bit over 30 minutes!
wheeled out in wheelchair at 9:30
back home by 11..
stopped by Burger King for sausage biscuits..
was famished..had not eaten since 7:30 pm the previous nite!..
FYI:
*incision and removal of Morton Neuroma..

this was the SECOND such surgery in 2 years..
the first was through the top of my foot..
this one through the BOTTOM of my foot
(i am under the effects of heavy duty meds so please excuse any goofy typos..)
Prognosis: 80% chance of no recurrence or problems..
(how I pray i am in this group!!)
Causes:
Experts are not sure what exactly causes Morton's neuroma. It seems to develop as a result of irritation, pressure or injury to one of the digital nerves that lead to the toes, which triggers a body response, resulting in thickened nerve tissue (neuroma).

• Feet conditions/situations that can cause the bones to rub against a nerve include:
  High-heeled shoes - especially those over 2 inches (5cm), or a pointed or tight toe box which squash the toes together...(spent a good deal of my adult life in HIGH HEELS! Mine developed when working on MARBLE floors for 8 hours at a stretch!!)  This is probably why the condition is much more common in females than in males.
• High-arched foot - people whose feet have high arches are much more likely to suffer from Morton's neuroma than others. (that's me to a T!)
• Flat feet - the arch of the foot collapses. The entire sole of the foot comes into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.
• A bunion - a localized painful swelling at the base of the big toe, which enlarges the joint.
• Hammer toe - a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, or fourth toe causing it to be permanently bent.
• Some high-impact sporting activities - including running, karate, and court sports. Any sport that places undue pressure on the feet
• • Surgery - if other therapies have not worked it may be necessary to perform surgery. As surgery may result in permanent numbness in the affected toe, doctors ten to use this procedure as a last resort. However, in most cases surgery is extremely effective.
    The patient usually receives a local anesthetic.
    Surgery involves either removing the nerve, or removing the pressure on the nerve. Two surgical approaches are possible: 
  • The dorsal approach - the surgeon makes an incision on the top of the foot, allowing the patient to walk soon after surgery, because the stitches are not on the weight-bearing side of the foot.
  • The plantar approach - the surgeon makes an incision on the sole of the foot. In most cases the patient will be in crutches for about three weeks. The resulting scar may make walking uncomfortable. However, with this approach the neuroma can be reached easily and resected without cutting any structures.
    There is a small risk of infection around the toes after surgery.
  • Okay..have had both now..ready for relief..forget the crutches,,i'm staying in,using a much more stable WALKER! and above all.. FOLLOWING DOCTORS ORDERS!
  • time for pain meds and ice behind my knee..am in a stablizing  boot which comes early to my knee!
  • hugs to all!!