My bunions have been getting worse over the past few years.
My bunions have been getting worse over the past few years. Have people got surgery at this point so that it can be minimally invasive? Joan Lindenmuth I had hardware removal mis and…
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Surgery Complications & Wound Healing — page 4
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Having a revision of my bunionectomy in a couple of weeks.
Having a revision of my bunionectomy in a couple of weeks. The main screw is backing out. My original surgery was June 2nd, so my foot has not healed yet. Need a new screw placed…
Has anyone ever dropped somthing heavy on your surgery foot without shoes on?
Has anyone ever dropped somthing heavy on your surgery foot without shoes on? I dropped on ipad and the corner it landed right on the scar/ metal plate. And boy does it not feel good…
Someone had posted about the dry skin and what to use .
Someone had posted about the dry skin and what to use . I’ve been using Eucerin advanced repair foot cream. As you can see my foot is not dry at all and feels very soft Kim Turner Hey…
Here’s the picture of what I’ve been using Gail McDermott Someone had posted about the dry skin and what to…
Here’s the picture of what I’ve been using Gail McDermott Someone had posted about the dry skin and what to use . I’ve been using Eucerin advanced repair foot cream. As you can see my…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around?
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Tiffany Sellers Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to work on…
If you could choose your surgeon for Minimally invasive, would you A, stay local to a surgeon who can do it…
If you could choose your surgeon for Minimally invasive, would you A, stay local to a surgeon who can do it but does a lot of general foot surgery so not doing this procedure as…
I am getting constant tingling bottom of feet and shoots to calves.
I am getting constant tingling bottom of feet and shoots to calves. Had union surgery two years. I hate this. Hospital said maybe feet, maybe spine. Shelby Ketterman I had the surgery…
Hi, I have so many things to do within a 5 mile radius I’m 3 weeks out of surgery.
Hi, I have so many things to do within a 5 mile radius I’m 3 weeks out of surgery. Has anyone driven with your left foot? Or should I take an uber Nancy Bernier My bunions have been…
I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date.
I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really saddened to know i will need to take time off. They will also do a plantar plate tear…
This surgery is literally slowly taking me out.
This surgery is literally slowly taking me out. On week 3 post surgery for: Cut and straightened the second toe Shortened/repositioned the second metatarsal Jessica George I will be…
Hey Guys, For those that have had Minimal invasive surgery Need to ask if any one else has had this happen I…
Hey Guys, For those that have had Minimal invasive surgery Need to ask if any one else has had this happen I am 9 weeks post op from bunion and bunionette (taylor's bunion) surgery in…
Thanks for adding me.
Thanks for adding me. Has anyone had private MIS in Dorset, in the UK? My GP has refused to refer me for surgery on the NHS (tight criteria & budgets he said). My bunion is quite…
I had minimally invasive surgery on my foot on 1/22.
I had minimally invasive surgery on my foot on 1/22. Pain has never been severe and I’ve kept on top of the medication. However, I see all these posts online about how easy and how…
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a…
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a bit swollen. My incision site is sensitive, but I have been padding it so…
Holy Moly !!! 3 weeks out and this pin is sticking out I don’t get it removed until the end of September . I…
Holy Moly !!! 3 weeks out and this pin is sticking out I don’t get it removed until the end of September . I have to keep it covered with thick bandaids so I don’t snag it on anything…
I had my surgery on Wednesday I’m not needed any pain killers ( did on Wednesday and Thursday am) Am fully…
I had my surgery on Wednesday I’m not needed any pain killers ( did on Wednesday and Thursday am) Am fully weight bearing Using crutches sparingly Back to working from home ( only 4…
I’m having surgery tomorrow!
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? HappyOtter7017 4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol. Any…
Annie Lennox was right, because if sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?
Annie Lennox was right, because if sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree? I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
Hey at what point can you moisturise your foot and scar?
Hey at what point can you moisturise your foot and scar? I'm 17 days post op and my foots so dry and the scar is so tight but still scabbed so unsure. And would you wait a few more…
Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting. Sorry this is long and it’s been…
Good morning! I’ve visited this page more than once but first time posting. Sorry this is long and it’s been building up! My surgery is on Sept 4th and the PLAN is “ Minimally…
For anyone that used the surgical sandal instead of a boot… were there any times that you wished you also had…
For anyone that used the surgical sandal instead of a boot… were there any times that you wished you also had a boot or was the sandal good? Shared post Kristy Eccles Hi all! Thursday…
Hi bunion buddies!
Hi bunion buddies! I am having hardware removal and MIS surgery tomorrow and dr says I will be able to walk with a boot right away. My question is for those who had the same surgery…
I’m having surgery tomorrow!
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post HappyOtter7017 4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol…
Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with hammer toes are so freaking annoying.
Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with hammer toes are so freaking annoying. I really don't want to do surgery. Do u think I'd qualify for minimally invasive…
Hi all! Thursday will be 9 weeks post op for me. I had an appt today and my surgeon cleared me to slowly…
Hi all! Thursday will be 9 weeks post op for me. I had an appt today and my surgeon cleared me to slowly resume normal daily activities. He said I can resume exercising (low impact -…
All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon Hardware: 2…
All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon Hardware: 2 Titanium Screws I’m heel-walking starting now! All done Procedure: Scarf…
Hi I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before.
Hi I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before. Got a fungal infection on my big toe on the right leg last year and I didn't even know that was a fungal infection…
I’m having surgery tomorrow!
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest…
Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery.
Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery. I’m walking in a boot from heel to toe , stitches are out and in zero pain and zero swelling. Life is good. I…