i just got surgery on my two big toes because they were severely ingrown and majorly infected..... they removed the toenails and gave my hydrocodn for pain and amoxilin for infections....... how long should it take my toes to heal to where i could wear shoes???
2006-06-30 18:39:46 · 13 answers · asked by wundrinsoul@yahoo.com 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When our son was in middle school he had the very same surgery on both toes. Three weeks later he was wearing hiking boots on a Boy Scout trek and back packing up the side of a mountain. The skin under where the toenails used to be is tender right now because it's used to being protected by the toenail, and suddenly the toenail's not there. It will take a few days for the skin to toughen up a little. It will get better rather quickly. I know it won't seem quick to you, but it will be over soon.
2006-06-30 18:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Everyone heals at a different pace; typically, the younger you are the faster your cells multiply. If you have any other medical problems (for example, diabetes), it will take longer than someone who is your same age without the problem. Hereditary factors also come into play. There is no way to tell you; it could take 1-6 months to a year to regrow your toenails. How frequently did you have to cut them or notice growth before they became infected? That is probably how long it will take for the growth to reoccur, but healing should be faster.
Apparently, you need to take special care of your feet! Watch the regrowth closely and carefully, and make sure you have a physician's assistant, the doctor or a nurse show you how to take care of your feet and toenails in the future - I'm sure you do not want to do this again! (By the way, perhaps it was your "shoes" that contributed to this problem in the first place - I am barefoot 80 percent of every day with no problems)
2006-06-30 18:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 week for shoes,2-3 months for complete healing. Keep hydrogen peroxide around, and keep them clean. The surgery works, no more pain from ingrown toenails.
2006-06-30 18:44:17 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many variables, however if all goes well with infection control, Im thinking 3-4 weeks. Best of everything to you. If the toes are covered with guaze and tape maybe sooner.
2006-06-30 18:47:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 to 6 months
2006-06-30 18:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by SAM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend got that done and she was able to go back to cheerleadng in about 2 weeks and that was with 1 ingrown so give it about 2 weeks then try on a shoe!! <3 jamie
2006-06-30 18:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by jamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a few years, and then if they didn't heal, I'd see if my quacks were still alive, or available. Why would you do this to yourself? Toes don't do what you described, unless you are on major illegal drugs. Tell the truth when you re-ask your question. Ron Couch
2006-06-30 18:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probobly a coulpe weeks If it were me Id but a pair of slipper a size or bigger something to protect you poor toes the vicodin helps a lot
2006-06-30 18:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Dr. and nurses should have instructed you on those questions on the day of your procedure. They usually give you a sheet of paper with specific instructions. Call the office of the Dr. who did this and ask the questions.
2006-06-30 18:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy s***. Wow, that hurts me just reading that. Um, I would say, don't wear shoes until those toe nails are back, but that's just me.
2006-06-30 18:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by matt H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋