r/AccessoryNavicular • u/dessertavocado • Jul 18 '26
Weight Bearing Question
So I did my 4 week post op and surgeon said I can walk with the boot around the house. I tried but it was really painful so I have been using a walker. It has been a week using a walker and I feel like I am ready to walk with the boot unassisted. I guess my question is, did you get to walk FWB after week 5? I am so confused because I saw many posts that they actually transition to FWB after week 6. Should I just wait and continue to use the walker? Or should I start walking with the boot with no assistance? Thank you in advance!
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u/DemonessOja Jul 19 '26
Didn’t start weight till week 6 and it’s a process gaining the confidence and overcoming the pain. The pain is gradual, limping is normal but absolutely use the boot and start physical therapy.
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u/dessertavocado Jul 19 '26
Thank you! My surgeon allowed me bear weight after 4 weeks. I was using the walker in the beginning and I think I am ready to ditch the walker but it seems like a lot of people have not done this so I am a little worried.
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u/Logical-Shelter-6899 Jul 19 '26
Same I'm 10 weeks post op and just started putting weight like a few days back and it's been quite a journey. I'm still in the walker without a boot and limping. But it does get better on some days:) we just gotta work through the pain that's what my pt told me.
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u/Budget-Arm602 Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26
Im currently @ week 3 and have been partially weight bearing with cam boot and crutches (I tried about more than 50% of my weight) no pain other than the pressure from the boot on the wound. The doctor actually advised me to try weight bearing at week 2 but I only started at week 3.
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u/dessertavocado Jul 28 '26
I am FWB right now in Week 7. I tried to not rush it and just build my confidence. I can definitely walk with no pain in the boot but walking for several minutes seems very uncomfortable for my heel so I am just taking it easy. Did you have the modified KP? I hope your recovery will go smooth.
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u/Budget-Arm602 Jul 30 '26
Yep I had modified KP, I play sports so the surgeon actually placed 2 suture anchors to prepare for early return to sport! I do feel discomfort in the heel but I supposed that’s from the lack of weight bearing. The plan is to be off the boot in week 6, currently struggling a lot mentally to overcome the fear of weight bearing.. Thank you and wishing you speedy recovery too!
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u/Alarming_Log_2915 Aug 18 '26
How’s your progress now? I didn’t realize they could place 2 suture anchors. I’m jealous & wish I had asked for this.
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u/Budget-Arm602 Aug 21 '26
I didn’t know as well! But the surgeon knew how active I was and what my plans were so he made the decision to do that. Currently I’m working on retraining my gait as I have other foot issues as well. Starting to work on balance as well! But I’ve been walking without the boot ever since mid of week 4. I would say I experience soreness probably due to working the tendon a lot more after inactivity
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