Hello, my name is Elina Friday and I´m welcoming you to my RU-vid channel.
So what is this RU-vid channel actually about? Well, I want to talk about good quality clothing. Not just were to find it but also about the fabrics, the technics how they are made and how they are treated. I want to talk about style, about timeless, good quality pieces and were you can find them, about building a closet where you love every single piece. And I want to record my own journey, how I change my life and my wardrobe because I am still right at the beginning of this journey and learning something new every day. I want to share my learning with you.
So that is what my channel is about. And I hope you are going to enjoy this whole thing as much as I do.
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I’m 72 but in pretty good shape for my years. My feet did not start going south until my mid 60’s. Over a few years my bunions got worse, the hammer toe went haywire over the big toe and I also developed a painful Morton’s neuroma. Even though I must be x 3 Elina’s age, I really appreciated her experience because it was also mine. Like 100% mine! I would honestly say that the two weeks after surgery were 24/7 excruciating!! Omg! And I live by myself. I had friends that would bring food, but still…. It was A LOT, much more than I thought it would be . Today is my one month mark and the doctor said it was time to start really walking . So I have. But only smooth flat surfaces. I would say pain level has dropped from excruciating, to just moderately painful. Yaaay! I’m also starting physiotherapy next week. I’m hoping in another month I will be moving around more normally. I love walking, yoga, riding my bike etc. I want to be active until the end! The only aspect to this video that frustrates me is how some people get this surgery …. and are walking around normally within a week with very little pain. I’ve heard this before! How is this possible? I want THEIR doctor ! Thanks for the great video! It really gives the full picture of what I also experienced. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
Thanks for all the info and tips and for showing how the items look on an average size person, that always helps me a lot when deciding what to order! I was wondering why you opted for the Ralph Lauren cable knits instead of the Lilysilk one, was it just the colour or the fit as well? I'm currently looking for a cable knit sweater and I'm contemplating which brand to go with.
I am so glad you thought my video was helpful! As for my choice in the Ralph Lauren Jumpers, I simply wanted a cotton jumper instead of a cashmere or woolen one, because they can be thrown into the washing machine quite easily, which makes them very easy to take care of. So it was just about the material for me. The LilySilk jumpers do look very nice and if I didn’t have as many jumpers as I do, I would consider trying and buying one myself. All I can really say is, that I am very happy with my Ralph Lauren Jumpers and I would love to aquire some more in the future. (Quick note: I bought the jumpers in the same size but one of them did get bigger after washing it for the first time, I didn’t really mind it, but if that is to big of a risk for you to take, maybe don’t go for the Ralph Lauren Sweater) I hope this was of any help to you. Thank you for your lovely comment ☺️
My foot is doing really great. After having the metal removed at the beginning of the year I felt so much better and I have no regrets whatsoever. Especially in comparison to my other foot (which also has a bunion) I had so much less pain when wearing shoes. I definitely can’t speak for everyone but I am really happy having done the surgery. I can do everything like normal. It took quite some time but for me it was worth it.
@@fh346 my doctor told me it would be fine to keep the metal in my foot but I had a little bit of pain when wearing shoes because the metal plate on top of my foot added hight to my foot, which made my shoes fit to tightly and added pressure, which resulted in pain. I was really nervous for the surgery but it was very easy and quick. I was able to walk right after the surgery and had almost no pain. The only thing that needed to heal up was the cut on the side of my foot (they reopened the scare on the side of my foot to get to the metal) but it was in no way comparable to the first surgery. But as my doctor told me, a lot of people never get the metal removed, so I guess I was just a bit sensitive to it.
@ElinaFriday OH Okay. I'm Older (62) So I'm Not Sure I'll Heal as Fast or as Good as You did. But I'm Still thinking it over. Mine doesn't Bother Me So that's why I'm in No Hurry. We're you in Pain Before you Had the surgery? Is that what Made You Have it fixed? I'm Not in Pain But I Hate the way it Looks. They did a Good Job With Yours!!
@@fh346 yes I was in pain, mainly when wearing shoes because I had a lot of pressure on the sides of my feet from my bunion. That is why I decided to get my left foot fixed. If it wasn’t for the pain, I wouldn‘t have rushed to get the surgery either, but for my situation it was the right decision :)
Yes the do. I was asleep during the surgery and for the first day I didn’t have pain because of all of the painkiller but during the second night I really struggled with the pain. I guess the pain was stronger than the painkillers where. The pain did go down quite quickly for me, to a amount where I didn’t have to use painkiller anymore (I believe I stopped taking pain medicine after roughly two weeks) But everyone is different. Some seem to struggle more, some don’t have problems with the pain at all
You are beautiful but that picture of you in the hospital bed with the thumbs up, super sexy.. seriously.. anywho, not a creep but give credit where credit is due, glad your not in pain any longer. Hope you have somebody who makes you feel as pretty as you are..
It really surprises me when people say not much pain I had mine done both feet on Friday and first 4 days have been so painful especially trying to get around as it so bruised and swollen and I normally have high pain threshold
I am so sorry to hear that you were in so much pain. I really hope you are doing better by now and I am wishing you all the best for your healing journey!!
First of all, it’s not the law that’s bull crap they never should’ve said that to you and I would’ve called someone to do a nice little investigation on that place you have every right to go to a new doctor if you don’t like the way you’re being treated I don’t know a different state or a different countrybut you can always get a doctor. They might not be happy but they have to.
See what I would’ve done is, I would’ve changed my own bandages. I’m probably gonna be doing that on my own anyways because not only did that will not heal because it was so swollen, but it also didn’t heal because it was damp. It was wet. She’s so lucky she didn’t get an infection.
Also, I heard some people don’t have to take painkillers for more than a day or two some people take it for like 34 days. Some people only take them for a day. It depends on exactly what you had done and your pain tolerance and it depends on the kind of medication they give you a bit something that’s stronger it’s gonna help and it’s gonna help if it’s something that isn’t of course you’re still gonna be in pain. I also suggest taking ibuprofen in between to help with any inflammation and keeping your foot elevated and iced.
I’m also surprised he told her to put weight on the foot right after surgery see my doctor is giving me a knee scooter no crutches bad idea they said and I can’t do it anyways cause of my back, but they told me you could put weight on the heel of your foot, but do not put any weight on the actual foot itself the rest of the foot
I can’t believe it where she lives that they keep you in the hospital for days after surgery where I’m going I’m going in having surgery and leaving the same day
I’m getting mine done on my driving foot on Monday meaning I’m not gonna be able to drive or put weight on it for at least 6 to 8 weeks I was told and I’m also getting my baby toe done on the sandlot for a hammer tail so yeah the only thing that I have good for me is the fact that my big toe and part of my foot is permanently numb from nerve damage from the bunion so hopefully that will help relieve a little bit of the pain I’ve had so many surgeries, though that nothing is gonna ever compared to the pain I went through when I had meningitis compare to some of the surgeries I’ve had and the pain I went through and nothing ever gonna
I know this is an old video, but im about to do this here in the states. I hope my experience is not as emotional. People criticize our health care, not being socialized, but i hope my after care doesnt get neglected. Glad everything worked out for you. ❤
Thank you for your comment! I am wishing you all the best for your surgery and for your healing journey and that everything will work out as best as it can! Sending you all my love! 🍀
I too love Ralph Lauren. I think he is a legend. I have a few things but all are second hand purchases because I can’t afford new 😅. The few things I have I love so much I take really good care of them.
Thank you for your comment. A lot my Ralph Lauren pieces I have bought from Outlet Centers or from TK Maxx because they have such amazing deals! (Otherwise I probably would not own as many pieces from them as I do 😊)
I Just had Bunion surgery on July 23. Everyone said it was going to be very painful. I had a large bunion and a hammer toe next to it. They repaired both. I can't take off the bandages yet. I will have the stitches out on August 7th and I can't wait to see a straighter foot. I haven't had any pain to speak of.. I just find that Im very tired after doing a couple of things. I'm 69 years old and work two jobs 5 days a week and very busy. I have to be out of work for about 6 weeks because I'm on my feet all day. 5am to 6pm every day. So I guess I will take advantage of all the sleep I'm getting. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE SURGERY if you really need it. I'm so glad you posted this video. Thank you ! 8:15
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad you are doing so well and that you are happy with your surgery. It’s been 2 years since I had my surgery and I am still super happy I did it! I hope it’s going to be the same for you and that you will soon be back on your legs. Wishing you all the best!
@@QuocTran1007 I do have a update Video on my channel, which I filmed roughly a year later. You can check it out here: 1 YEAR LATER: Bunion Surgery Update 2023 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-J4hvyVwyc1o.html I hope you will find the video helpful :)
I got the bunion lapiplasty and it's the worst pain I have ever experienced. I am 1 month post op and I now am having regrets and lots of pain. I will be going to pain management and seeking a 2nd opinion because the pain is still intense - my surgeon said I should not have this much pain...uhhh I know! 😢
I am so sorry to hear that you are in so much pain and I really hope the pain will go away as soon as possible. I really hope the pain management is going to help you!! I am wishing you all the best for your healing journey and I am sending you my love!
@ElinaFriday awwww, thanks so much! Pain management has really helped so far with meds. I am schedule for a sympathetic nerve injection in hopes to help calm down my nerve pain.
Thanks for the video. You did not discuss the foot functionality before and after the surgery. Can you do cardio exercises? Are there still things you have to think about that people with normal feet don't need to think about?
I have filmed a second video about my bunion surgery, a 1 year update where I touched on that subject but I can give you a brief summery here and hopefully that will help. (If you want more in depth information maybe watch my other video on that topic). I am able to work out as normal (it has now been more than two years since my surgery). Cardio is no problem and I actually am really active and work out 5 times a week, with no problems what so ever (I mainly do weight lifting and Cardio). Jumping is also no issue. The only excercise I still struggle with is doing lunges because there is a lot of pressure on your toe but I am working on strengthening my toe to get that back to normal too. On a daily basis I don't notice my toe being weaker or less flexible than my other big toe. The foot that got surgery is a bit more sensitive than my other foot when it comes to walking into something or if I drop something onto my foot but apart from that I don't feel a big difference between my two feet. Hope this was helpful in any way :)
Thank you and I am rooting for you to reach your 4,000 Watch hours soon!! (I definitely know that feeling when you are close but not quite there yet 😄) All the best to you and your channel!! 🤗
This video was so informative and helpful!! I am due to get bunion surgery on my rt foot. The doctor mentioned that I would not be able to drive for the first two weeks, but after two weeks I could. I start a new job 3 1/2 weeks after the surgery. I mentioned this to my doctor and he said that although I’ll be wearing a boot, It shouldn’t interfere with my job ( I’m a kindergarten teacher)….. does this sound realistic??? After reading the comments I’m a bit nervous about the time frame
Hm it is possible but I feel like there is a high chance that you will not be quite ready to go back to work after 3 1/2 weeks (I‘m just speaking from my own experiences, I‘m no doctor). It does depend on how well and quick you heal up though. Maybe consider how quickly you recover from injuries or if you have had a surgery previously how well you recovered from that. I imagine as a kindergarten teacher you will need to be up on your feet a lot of the time, which might be a bit to hard 3 1/2 half weeks post surgery. I definitely wasn’t able to go back to work that soon. Either way, I hope your surgery goes well and I wish you all the best 🍀
