Foot Problems

I have had flat feet for ever and have other foot issues as a result. The vary from being uncomfortable often and occasionally I have mild pain. I've tried orthotics and have been seeing a podiatrist regularly.

I saw the foot surgeon today. Turns out I had already met him once, when I took my oldest son in for a foot problem. He said I have a tendon in the back of my ankle that is tight, and some bones in my foot near my ankle need to be fused. They should be in alignment but are not. The tight tendon will be lengthened.

I will be off my feet at home for 1-2 weeks when I have the surgery. I'll be in a splint for the first two weeks, then a cast for 4 weeks. I'll be on crutches for the period when I have a splint and cast (six weeks). Then I'll have a boot. No shoes for 3 months total. He said the tendon could rupture, but based on my current condition and the fact I am using orthotics he does not believe this is a risk.

I don't have to do this now, but will need to do it someday. I talked to him about working and my need to help my kids. He agreed that it would be good to wait a couple of years until my youngest son is 5 or so, to make things more manageable. Unless the pain gets progressively worse, that is fine with him. Shannon and I will start talking things over.