How painful is bunion surgery recovery?

Most patients describe the first 3-5 days as the most painful, with pain typically rated 5-7 out of 10. Pain usually becomes manageable with over-the-counter medication within 1-2 weeks. Keeping the foot elevated and icing consistently are the most effective non-medication pain management strategies.

What helps with pain after bunion surgery?

The most effective pain management approaches include: keeping the foot elevated above heart level, icing for 20 minutes every 2 hours, taking prescribed medications on schedule (not waiting for pain to build), nerve blocks during surgery for the first 24-48 hours, and gentle movement when cleared by your surgeon.

Is nerve pain normal after bunion surgery?

Some degree of nerve irritation is common after bunion surgery, presenting as tingling, numbness, or burning sensations. This usually resolves within weeks to months. Persistent nerve pain beyond 3 months should be discussed with your surgeon, as it may require medication like gabapentin or further evaluation.

How long does pain last after bunion surgery?

Acute surgical pain typically resolves within 2-3 weeks. Mild aching and discomfort with activity can persist for 2-3 months. Most patients report being pain-free or significantly improved by 4-6 months post-surgery, though this varies by procedure and individual.

Hygiene issue. Regarding my forthcoming operation i been ver

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Hygiene issue. Regarding my forthcoming operation i been very concerned about and too embarrassed to ask about. 1. Pain. Ok that taken . 2. A more embarrassing subject personal hygiene i am very stress about. A. Going to the lav. Well there said it. How do you manage . Our lav is very small and wonder how i going to move on 1 leg . Has any one ever purchased a commode fir example . I am very independent and this worries me . 2. Shower. Our shower is in the bath and quite high. I am no spring chicken and can't see me hopping over it ! I had a broken clavicle and hands a few times due to cycling crashes but this is much harder Any advise would definitely be welcome All reactions:

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View more answers Wendi Emmerson My son had surgery age 15 both feet and I got the over the toilet seat to help him

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Lindsay Anne Sydney I am 1 week post op.I was sent home with a zimmer which I haven’t used since day 2 . I ordered a heal load bearing support boot from the internet and together with a chunky trainer on the other foot, I am managing to hobble about. I used a commode in hospital but haven’t needed any spt going to the toilet since coming home. I got a shower stool and a waterproof leg cover and I am managing with that , however I do have a wet room which makes things much easier. I don’t know how I would manage with a bath. I just washed myself with a flannel and a basin the first day home . Not sure if that helps?

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Karen Harper replied 1 Reply Answer as Justin Granville in the Know Joe Ewart Anyone else get a late night visit from Denison students last night?

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Comment View more comments Kiersten Hoskinson Top contributor From what I sa in a previous post Denison students are gone except seniors for graduation

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Gwynyth CH All-star contributor Are you sure it was Denison students? There have been burglers casing cars in Brun Du and Granger the last few nights.

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Molly Ewart replied 1 Reply Comment as Justin

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