Neuroma Surgery Week 3-6

So on week 3 I go to visit Mr Dalal again, where I got the news that the biopsy results revealed that it wasn't fatty tissue that had been removed, it was a neuroma. A neuroma is a benign tumor of nerve tissue which would not have spontaneously healed itself making the surgery worthwhile.

I was hoping on this appointment to have the bandages completely removed, but due to the location of the surgery on the sole of my foot additional care is needed to prevent bacteria entering the wound. A new set of dressings were applied and a fresh bandage applied, though I managed to snap a picture before it was all wrapped up.

I was then cleared to drive short distances and to wear a 'flip flop' style shoe. The main problem I had with this was that I could not get my foot into a flip flop or any other type of shoe. To get around this I took a pair of hiking sandals and used elastic to extend the straps.

How did my foot feel? Weird. My foot felt numb and had pins and needles. I was aware when Mr Dalal touched my big toe, bit it did not feel the same as my left foot. I had pain when I walked down stairs normally, and found walking short distances an uncomfortable challenge.