So I have a bunion. Yes like an old lady. It's true. (Thanks for those genetics Grandpa.) Anyway, in the past it has been mildly uncomfortable and somewhat upsetting. Nothing too bad though. I think over years of high heels, dancing, dancing in high heels and tight shoes have finally taken it's toll though.
It hurts...bad. When I walk, when I stand, when I wake up...all the time. So I decided to look into a bunionectomy. Online I went to find Podiatrists and see what my options were. One I found looked particularly great and people seemed to really enjoy his work. (As much as you can enjoy someone sawing into your foot.) So I called and talked to the lady and asked her for some more information. As the office lady who could actually help me was out of town I was told she would call me back on Monday. Cool.
1 hour later I get a call from some woman asking me about my bunion and that I had put my name on for a study at the Women's Expo...weird. I was in Idaho when that went on. Apparently my friend Lauren put me on the list for it. (High Five Lauren!) So I gave her my information and it just so happens that the Podiatrist I liked so much was the one working with the Jean Brown Research company for surgeries! *Happy Dance!* So Monday I go in so they can look at my foot and tell me. "Gross, we should take that thing off. Are you ready for this?" I'll say no, be all panicked about surgery and eventually break down crying to Jon hoping it goes well and then once it's over...THEY PAY ME! Seriously, this is awesome. The only hitch is that I will have to stay in their office for a few days so they can make sure their drugs are working properly. So Ileyana will be a slight hassle. It will work out though. I'm scared, but hey, they can get this thing taken off! I'll give it a go. :)
And now just to show you the horrible foot progression:
October 24, 2010
September 16, 2011
Not cool foot...not cool.
September 16, 2011
They don't "take it off," they take it out. It is a little more fun than just shaving off the edge. Tell us all about it on Monday.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so painful! I hope it all works out!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel. My bunions, Paul and Shirley, give me a lot of pain. Today I hiked Timp and they did not feel or look pretty. I was going to get surgery this fall, but that means that I would be 3 months in a wheelchair, or 6 months on crutches. LAME. I hate these little buggers. GOOD LUCK!!
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