Community experiences
Explore 466 community discussions about surgery complications & wound healing, with 621 replies preserved in the archive.
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Sweaty feet Hello everyone I had my surgery done on 13th of April, bilateral bunion correction, now my bandages feel a bit loose, maybe because the swelling got down, but my feet feel…
Got to see my hardware on x-ray today consultant happy with the progress 7 weeks post op still some swelling but all good bk in 6 weeks for more x-rays and see consultant and discuss…
People who had their hardware removed How long was your hardware removal recovery time?
1 week post op. My doctor said no infection and looks good. One more week and I get my stitches out. I had both feet done at the same time along with my heel spur removed on my left…
This is my feet this afternoon Got plantar fasciitis Metartarsalgia Nail fungal infection Trying to rest them but hot work at 5 pm
Went back to my podiatrist today, He cut my ingrown toenail and put a bandage on to prevent infection, He said my feet roll in when I walk and he thinks that my shoes are the problem…
My son is a varsity basketball player. He started taking creatine and protein supplements in March 2025. Within weeks, beginning in April 2025, he began experiencing significant pain…
Done! 5/14/26 Austin Bunionectomy-Great toe & Hammertoe correction 2nd toe w pin, percutaneous extensor tenotomy on 3 & 4th digits. Let the healing begin, thank you to all for your…
Got pin removed from 2nd toe yesterday. Instructed to do range of motion exercises. How long does it take to get mobility after pins are removed?
Hi! I’m freaking out because I used an electric toenail file for the first time today and totally forgot to wear a mask. I squatted in the shower (water was not on). Now I’m worried…
Had my two week follow up, 1st metatarsal Austin bunionectomy (not MIS), yesterday. Cleared to full weight bearing, wound wet showering and a regular shoe if I can tolerate it…
Ok, I am 9 weeks post surgery and have been in PT for the last 5 weeks but one of the things they don't do is massage the foot after my toe was severed due to hammer toe and they also…
Anyone just have a hammer toe correction with pin (screw might be big for my toe). Looking to see what recovery was and how it was walking.
I am 4 weeks post op and in need of a pedicure really bad. My doctor told me no submerging or soaking but would it be ok if I have them cut my toenails, clean them and paint them and…
4 weeks post op, so worried something is going wrong. Feels like everything is swelling and tape feels tight. Getting pin removed from 2nd toe in 4 days, really don't think I should…
Just spoke to the doctor and they’ve said I have a fungal infection that has also spread to my skin they need toenail clippings sent off before I get tablets, is this normal procedure?
Bunion surgery 2024. Getting hardware out by same surgeon this week and arthritis clean up. Is this the norm or should I have gotten a 2nd opinion?
8 mos post surgery. Still have 6 out of 10 pain and the feeling of my foot being tightly wrapped all the time. My second opinion said all the hardware needs to be removed. Anyone else?
Hi all, dropped a box on my infected toe yesterday and it’s has turned black f
I think I got the fungal from boxing or the matts in the gym. This big toe was only first infected a month ago, it’s horrendous. Ive tried everything. I use white iodine every day and…
I'm 21 weeks post-op akin, scarf and regretably also a weill 2,3 osteotomy. Can anybody tell me/calculate based on these before and 6 weeks after surgery RX images how much my surgeon…
I had surgery about a week ago and had my dressing change but now am having drainage/bleeding through the bandages. It doesn't look yellow or infected or anything, I'm just wondering…
Important post for those having surgery or just having surgery recently. I’ve made several posts on here, but this is a biggie— This is not meant to scare you- it happens. I have…
Has anyone else attempted to use a TENS machine on their foot? I bought one and have been using it on my foot to stimulate the nerves. I find it useful so far. I have been careful not…
Has anyone else had any issues with a stitch not de solving and opening the wound back up ?
Anyone else had to re-do the surgery because the screw didn’t stay in place?? I think I moved to much (it was my second foot so felt a bit over confident)
7 1/2 weeks after bunion correction and mtp big toe fusion, I'm ditching my crutches and boot No physio required and cleared to walk 'normally' in my new extra wide Hoka Bondi 9…
Anyone try prescription Jublia? I’ve been applying to infected nail once day for about 2 months. Can’t really see a noticeable difference.
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice please….I had my surgery 4 months ago, my scar and the top of my foot still feel numb or like pins and needles if touched. My big toe still…
9 days since hardware removal. Had to go back to knee scooter on day 3 because sutures are SO tight it’s absolutely excruciating when my foot swells so I only take a few steps a day…