Operation on feet

Aprilann

Hi

Very shortly I am to have both my feet operated on.

Approximately 24 years ago I was advised to have my toes off on my left foot - it was the done thing then (the surgeon said he preferred to do this because it was easy for him) - but I stuck to my guns and just had the bunion straightened (being only 36 I didn't fancy the idea of going bare foot on the beach).

Now after having RA for nearly 32 years I am to have them both operated on.

Twenty-four years on I would like the big toe taken off down to the first joint. With having just this part of my toe off the length of my right foot will not be shorter than my right as it happens. The other toes will be straightened and the metatarsal heads shaved (whatever). The joint on the right foot will be fused.

I have a fantastic surgeon and anaesthetist. I will be having a spinal block - this I do not like.

Has anyone else had part of their big toe off or had a toe fused?