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  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    DD

    I beleive i have already said smiliar a number of times so have acknowledged that....Its not about that its that I have a lot of things going on and its too much......I do use a walking stick too and hard skip along like a spring lamb!

    Elainex
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    There is no doubt that you are struggling, and I empathise, but please spare a thought for those of us on here who are already chair-bound or reliant upon walking aids. My 'affectionate' nickname amongst those who know me? Lurch. It doesn't tickle my funny bone but it does theirs and when I catch sight of me walking I can see why I've 'earned' that moniker. DD
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Karen

    It hurts now to walk, to iron even siting at night my feet throb...So im not just moaning for the sake of it, its sore and is hampering me...

    Elainex

    Hi Elaine


    You are having it rough , really sorry :( You have done a good job so far with losing weight try to keep up the good work :) Feet tell me about another kick in the minky monks . I hope the tkr app comes round quickly .

    ((())))xx
    karen.[/quote]
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ah Elaine, my walking stick days are long gone. That is a luxury I knew and now know to appreciate. I'll never return to those halcyon days - alas and alack! :lol: What about trying two sticks? I fully understand that this is an untenable thought but it may help your poor feet to better cope with what is being thrown at you. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Non-active member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Elaine


    I know you would not moan for the sake of it , :( and i cannot imagine what you are going through , i'm hoping you will get the the operation you need so badly. Quickly so you can move on with your life . I get annoyed when the docs drag their feet :(

    karen xx((()))
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    DD

    I dont know I dont think two sticks would help as i limp or as they put it have not a good gait.....Not sure how it can be rectified or how soon after surgery..

    Elainex
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Ah Elaine, my walking stick days are long gone. That is a luxury I knew and now know to appreciate. I'll never return to those halcyon days - alas and alack! :lol: What about trying two sticks? I fully understand that this is an untenable thought but it may help your poor feet to better cope with what is being thrown at you. DD
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Karen

    The appointment is monday hope he can see how i need this sooner than he wants to operate.....If could have the op would be one less thing to battle, know recovery will be rocky....
    Hacked off with feet, had trainers on half day yesterday and was too hot!

    Elainex
    fowls48 wrote:
    Hi Elaine


    You are having it rough , really sorry :( You have done a good job so far with losing weight try to keep up the good work :) Feet tell me about another kick in the minky monks . I hope the tkr app comes round quickly .

    ((())))xx
    karen.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Non-active member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Elaine
    I'll be in your pocket on Monday
    Love
    Hileena :D
  • kellerman
    kellerman Non-active member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Elaine, You'll get up that hill.Think what you;ve manged already. Its not easy to lose weight. Try to be positive. There will be better days ahead. As for wearing trainers they do make your feet sweat try some baby powder in them. If this is what it takes to see you through 2 weeks...whats 2 weeks? I wish you well on Monday. May
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi

    Ive tried the powder thing just makes it clog it...Its not just two weeks she basically said i can never wear a sandal again, keep wearing lace ups and ones with buckles.....Tried to get slippers too online they are all awful looking things that would suit someone twice my age......

    Elainex
    kellerman wrote:
    Hi Elaine, You'll get up that hill.Think what you;ve manged already. Its not easy to lose weight. Try to be positive. There will be better days ahead. As for wearing trainers they do make your feet sweat try some baby powder in them. If this is what it takes to see you through 2 weeks...whats 2 weeks? I wish you well on Monday. May
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I think the saddest thing is simply this: no-one will notice what's on your feet simply because people are generally too wrapped up in their own lives to fret about what others may or may not be wearing. I was in town bright and early today and, due to this thread, actually took note of how people with sticks, crutches and walkers were shod. The majority were wearing stylish flatties of the Mary-Jane type (me included) some were in trainers, some had lace-ups but all in light, bright summer colours. There was one older lady with a crutch in her right hand hobbling along in kitten heels and she looked ridiculous a) because she was wearing baggy Crimplene trousers and b) because you could see that her vanity was causing her pain. Utterly stupid but her choice.

    You may be concious of what you are wearing but trust you me, no-one else will take a blind bit of notice. We may care about such matters, no-one else gives two hoots. If it really matters to you that much then wear the sandals and to hell with the complications. I now detest sandals. My feet get gritty and grubby and I can't easily wash them as me knees don't bend! :lol: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Folara
    Folara Non-active member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I have recently discovered some fantastically comfortable shoes that even my manky feet love, called Fly of London.

    I walk very oddly cos of my knackered hips, knees and back and I lift my big toe to help balance, I've also got a bone spur on the heel of my right foot and very wide, high arched feet.

    I've now got 2 pairs that I live in. They are made of very soft leather and have wedged heels so your foot remains in a flat position but you get added height, which for me is a godsend at 5ft 1" short.

    They come up really big and I've gone down a size to get the right fit. Ive got both of mine from Amazon.

    Maybe give them a try? Worse thing would be having to send them back for a refund.

    Fols x
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Fols

    I dont know have looked at site and ive never worn heels before really so not sure if they would be any good for me...They are expensive and as im on £99.00 a week ESA money isnt exactly flourishing...Spent £50.00 so far on shoes and slippers...
    I know youre being helpful but i dont know whats right or wrong for my feet and its depressing me...

    Elainex
    Folara wrote:
    I have recently discovered some fantastically comfortable shoes that even my manky feet love, called Fly of London.

    I walk very oddly cos of my knackered hips, knees and back and I lift my big toe to help balance, I've also got a bone spur on the heel of my right foot and very wide, high arched feet.

    I've now got 2 pairs that I live in. They are made of very soft leather and have wedged heels so your foot remains in a flat position but you get added height, which for me is a godsend at 5ft 1" short.

    They come up really big and I've gone down a size to get the right fit. Ive got both of mine from Amazon.

    Maybe give them a try? Worse thing would be having to send them back for a refund.

    Fols x
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I would give anything to be able to walk in trainers or any other type of foot wear without pain,even orthotic shoes and inner soles offer no comfort,my last pair of "shoes" i brought were mens canvas ones.My toes all have lumps and bumps on them and the pads of my feet are so swollen it feels like there is a big rock under them,my right foot is so swollen even my old baggy slippers cut into it.Will not feel sorry for myself anymore,moan over.Mig
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    DD

    I couldnt care less if footwear is bright and jazzy...Its just that the style of shoes well even slippers i seem to be restricted to are really old fashioned...Some people try and cheer themselves up by getting their hair done, wear bit of make up....Im not that vain...It is just the pain im experiencing at the moment and its only just started, even hurts in bed....
    I dont mind my stick, i need it..
    Its just trying to adjust and though it seems small to everyone else, to me its just another thing wrong with my body that i feel down about....

    Elainex
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    I think the saddest thing is simply this: no-one will notice what's on your feet simply because people are generally too wrapped up in their own lives to fret about what others may or may not be wearing. I was in town bright and early today and, due to this thread, actually took note of how people with sticks, crutches and walkers were shod. The majority were wearing stylish flatties of the Mary-Jane type (me included) some were in trainers, some had lace-ups but all in light, bright summer colours. There was one older lady with a crutch in her right hand hobbling along in kitten heels and she looked ridiculous a) because she was wearing baggy Crimplene trousers and b) because you could see that her vanity was causing her pain. Utterly stupid but her choice.

    You may be concious of what you are wearing but trust you me, no-one else will take a blind bit of notice. We may care about such matters, no-one else gives two hoots. If it really matters to you that much then wear the sandals and to hell with the complications. I now detest sandals. My feet get gritty and grubby and I can't easily wash them as me knees don't bend! :lol: DD
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Mig

    That sounds hellish is there not anything they can do for you or is that a daft question?......

    Elainex
    mig wrote:
    I would give anything to be able to walk in trainers or any other type of foot wear without pain,even orthotic shoes and inner soles offer no comfort,my last pair of "shoes" i brought were mens canvas ones.My toes all have lumps and bumps on them and the pads of my feet are so swollen it feels like there is a big rock under them,my right foot is so swollen even my old baggy slippers cut into it.Will not feel sorry for myself anymore,moan over.Mig
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I would like to state...If people read my post and think im being a wimp or similar and that I dont know what hardship is then please dont judge me? I am posting about this matter but also have other health conditions that are contributing to making me feel so let down with my body....Im down and I cant help it, apologies....
    Have had sarcastic comments on here and im disappointed that someone didnt see I was just stating a comment, my own view, nothing personal, nor nasty...Why got the replies and comments I did not sure....
    Have been in tears as said disgusted with number of issues but now not going to say anything on here due to above...
    This was something I didnt need and dont feel i deserved....

    Elainex
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Elaine
    Im just popping in to say I hope you get the answers you want tomorrow, I will be thinking about you xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    elainebadknee wrote:
    I would like to state...If people read my post and think im being a wimp or similar and that I dont know what hardship is then please dont judge me? I am posting about this matter but also have other health conditions that are contributing to making me feel so let down with my body....Im down and I cant help it, apologies....
    Have had sarcastic comments on here and im disappointed that someone didnt see I was just stating a comment, my own view, nothing personal, nor nasty. Have also been told that my "surliness is hard to ignore" and that Im throwing advice back in people's faces, well that isnt intentional I just dont know whats the right or wrong way/what to listen am confused and down...Why got the replies and comments I did not sure....
    Have been in tears as said disgusted with number of issues but now not going to say anything on here due to above...
    This was something I didnt need and dont feel i deserved....

    Elainex
  • tkachev
    tkachev Non-active member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm sorry Elaine; trainers are not helping.(I live in trainers but get swollen feet and after I've worn them a few hours and they do get sweaty in the heat and my ankles lock up. But I cannot find anything else, even slippers cause problems). Your bunion is painful and preventing you from exercising and doing household tasks. You are worried abut the weight going back on. It is VERY upsetting for you.

    Best wishes
    Elizabeth xxx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Elizabeth

    Oh the trainers dont help you do they, thought they would but even got told by podiatrist that MBT ones dont help...It is confusing trying to find something that will do good, ease discomfort but will get there, not a lot in shops choose from however....
    Been in touch with gym they say no treadmill so will just have to go on exercise bike bit more...
    Its all about adjustment isnt it?
    Thanks for your words of encouragement and kindness..

    Elainex
    tkachev wrote:
    I'm sorry Elaine; trainers are not helping.(I live in trainers but get swollen feet and after I've worn them a few hours and they do get sweaty in the heat and my ankles lock up. But I cannot find anything else, even slippers cause problems). Your bunion is painful and preventing you from exercising and doing household tasks. You are worried abut the weight going back on. It is VERY upsetting for you.

    Best wishes
    Elizabeth xxx

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