I'm 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe.
I'm 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe. I'm still having difficulty walking without a walker or cane, but yesterday I walked much more than usual and today my foot is painful…
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Surgery on rt foot for Tailor's bunion and hammer toe (4th) on Tuesday.
Surgery on rt foot for Tailor's bunion and hammer toe (4th) on Tuesday. Nervous but excited to FINALLY deal with this after a lifetime of pain that has gotten worse in recent years.
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way.
Friendly reminder from someone who learned the hard way. If you're scheduled for (or recovering from) minimally invasive bunion surgery, please don't rush the walking even if you feel…
Okay, I have a question!
Okay, I have a question! Last summer I received cortisone shots in both feet for PF. It worked super well for 4 months and slowly stopped working, which I know is normal. However…
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now.
I have had heel spurs with plantar fasciitis under both feet for 20 months now. I have tried a night splint, 8 shockwave treatments, 5 osteopath visits, orthopedic insoles, stretching…
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far.
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far. Surgery was 12/5, stitches removed 12/18, and pin removed 1/13. My pain and swelling have been minimal even when my stitches…
Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery?
Has anyone had a hardware removal and if so how did you find the recovery? I had a 1st met osteotomy done over summer but now the swelling has gone down I'm starting to get irritation…
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure.
Tip That Helped My Post-Bunion Surgery Swelling and Toe Pressure. I discovered something during recovery from bunion fusion and hammer-toe surgery that might help others dealing with…
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026.
I had surgery (lapiplasty n hammer toe) on March 28, 2026. I am still in a lot of pain n some days are worse then others. I us a knee scooter to b able to get to the bathroom. Told…
So here is my story, I have had PF for about 20 months in both feet.
So here is my story, I have had PF for about 20 months in both feet. Tried every gimmick offered and nothing worked. Had cortisone shots last November and helped a little. I got a…
Question for those who have had minimally invasive on both feet - how would you compare the two recoveries?
Question for those who have had minimally invasive on both feet - how would you compare the two recoveries? Was recovery the second time the same, more painful, or less painful than…
I have plantar fasciitis since last december in my left foot with 3 mm heel spur.
I have plantar fasciitis since last december in my left foot with 3 mm heel spur. I don't know if there's a tear because the doc only did an X-ray. However, my sole had been hurting…
I had my kalish/akin bunionectomy yesterday.
I had my kalish/akin bunionectomy yesterday. I was doing fine with pain yesterday as the nerve block worked all day and night. Today I've been in excruciating pain. Is this normal?…
Had a bunionectomy with osteotomy of first metatarsal on 1/26.
Had a bunionectomy with osteotomy of first metatarsal on 1/26. Had my post op today 1/28 doc said everything is looking good. Hopefully can start walking on it next week. On Percocet…
9 days post op from bilateral chevron bunionectomy.
9 days post op from bilateral chevron bunionectomy. Still have pins in for a few more weeks. No pain except when walking bc of pins and swelling. Hang in there if you're just getting…
Post op day 1. Hammertoe repair and chevron bunion osteotomy. Nerve block still doing it's work. Not too much…
Post op day 1. Hammertoe repair and chevron bunion osteotomy. Nerve block still doing it's work. Not too much pain. Heel walking in ortho shoe with cane to bathroom. Elevation and…
2 questions... 1. I been referred for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it.. if so would be…
2 questions... 1. I been referred for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it.. if so would be interested how it went. 2. Been told to keep going with inserts in the…
What frustrates you the most about having a forefoot problem?
What frustrates you the most about having a forefoot problem?
Hiya, I went to Skechers yesterday and saw that they have arch fit sandals.
Hiya, I went to Skechers yesterday and saw that they have arch fit sandals. Has anyone tried these? We are off to Disney Florida again next year and I can't be in the same amount of…
Went to the store specializing in all sports and running shoes.
Went to the store specializing in all sports and running shoes. Tried every single brand like hoka, altra, topo, brooks, etc. New balance 1080 felt amazing so I got them. Was walking…
Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I…
Last Wednesday I had my MIS surgery, the first two nights were very painful but by my follow up 7 days later I was feeling pretty good. (Still icing and elevating a lot)…
Not gonna lie, this pain has been some of the hardest I've ever had to deal with.
Not gonna lie, this pain has been some of the hardest I've ever had to deal with. I go for my dressing change today and am excited but also nervous to find out if it's healing the way…
Just Got surgery last Monday the 18th pain was very manageable with meds.
Just Got surgery last Monday the 18th pain was very manageable with meds. I took oxy for 3-4 days then just used Motrin and nerve blocker. I take Calcium K2 and D3 daily they all work…
3 weeks post op this week.
3 weeks post op this week. Wounds healing nicely and pain so much better. I'm celebrating as I got into these today! Surgeon said I could try, these are extra wide fit, but in my own…
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet.
I am incredibly frustrated and depressed about my feet. I feel like no one even knows what's wrong with them. Going on 7 years battling pain in the Tops of my feet. Resting them only…
Just got home from chevron akin bunion correction and 2nd metatarsal osteotomy.
Just got home from chevron akin bunion correction and 2nd metatarsal osteotomy. Nerve block so no pain yet. I was in pain before the surgery, just walking was near impossible so…
what day was your worst pain?
what day was your worst pain? Had surgery yesterday morning and today the nerve block wore off, OW! I am taking vicodin. When did your pain start to get better?
I'm so happy. Went to podiatrist today and he took X-ray of my feet. Great circulation, no issues. Will take…
I'm so happy. Went to podiatrist today and he took X-ray of my feet. Great circulation, no issues. Will take alpha lipoic acid tablets to help with nerve pain and come back in 2…
Hi guys! I'm really struggling with this I know it doesn't seem too bad but I'm in A LOT of pain. I walk for a…
Hi guys! I'm really struggling with this I know it doesn't seem too bad but I'm in A LOT of pain. I walk for a living. Both feet are bad. But this one flares up a lot. It seems to…
Big toe nerve pain?
Big toe nerve pain? I have a small bunion on my left foot which causes me a lot of foot pain. I went and saw a podiatrist when the outer edge of my big toe became numb and my pain got…