I had a “Taylor’s Bunion” removed recently.
I had a “Taylor’s Bunion” removed recently. Kind of strange to me that it wasn’t near my big toe, but on the outer edge of my foot. Anyone else? Just wondering how to prevent…
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Ever since having bunion surgery on both feet I've noticed my 2nd toe is always dry, busted open, UGLY i know.
Ever since having bunion surgery on both feet I've noticed my 2nd toe is always dry, busted open, UGLY i know. I've put cream on them and they still do this. Seems lik
I had my bunion surgery on 12th December 2024.
I had my bunion surgery on 12th December 2024. My 2nd toe is still overlapping big toe. Saw my consultant who has offered 3 possible solutions. First solution - do nothing. Second…
In Dec 2024 I asked my dr for a referral to a bunion surgeon.
In Dec 2024 I asked my dr for a referral to a bunion surgeon. In Feb 2025 I got an appt booked for July 2026. Hoping to get an earlier one and thinking a second opinion was a good…
I'm 7 weeks post op tomorrow and my surgeon said I'd be able to start wearing shoes at 8 weeks.
I'm 7 weeks post op tomorrow and my surgeon said I'd be able to start wearing shoes at 8 weeks. I currently find that extremely hard to believe given how swollen I am. My right foot…
How long were you off work?
How long were you off work? *I am a teacher and had both bunions removed.* I had surgery on 4/29. My dr doesn't think I should go back because the last day of school would be six…
I just had a Tailors bunion removed from my right foot yesterday.
I just had a Tailors bunion removed from my right foot yesterday. So far it's doing well. I'll let you know more after the bandages come off.
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions?
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
I had a tailors bunion surgery nearly 4 weeks ago.
I had a tailors bunion surgery nearly 4 weeks ago. My pinky toe is numb, just wondering if anyone else experienced this and how long did it last? Also when could you weight bear on…
Yesterday was my first full day of wearing my upsteps and my feet didn't hurt as bad but my hips hurt like…
Yesterday was my first full day of wearing my upsteps and my feet didn't hurt as bad but my hips hurt like crazy! Is that normal? Are the insoles changing the way I stand, causing hip…
New member here. Whats the difference between MI surgery and lapiplasty? I was told by (2nd opinion) Dr she…
New member here. Whats the difference between MI surgery and lapiplasty? I was told by (2nd opinion) Dr she would do lapiplasty. Should I ask for MI?
My feet hurt worse now after having both bunions fixed.
My feet hurt worse now after having both bunions fixed.
Hello everyone!! Been lurking a while but this is my first post. I am looking for advice but I have a little…
Hello everyone!! Been lurking a while but this is my first post. I am looking for advice but I have a little backstory first. When I was elementary/middle school aged I was diagnosed…
I totally regret getting bunion surgery!
I totally regret getting bunion surgery! I’m on 17 weeks post op still limping, stiff toe and still have pain by where hardware was placed. Went to surgeon two days ago and he did an…
Hi everyone. I’m looking to get my bunions fixed soon. I was wondering if anyone has any Dr recommendations in…
Hi everyone. I’m looking to get my bunions fixed soon. I was wondering if anyone has any Dr recommendations in CT? Also I’m a ICU nurse and wondered about how long I’ll be out for?
My left foot. I blame the Morton’s Toe. My shoes probably never fit properly despite using stores that…
My left foot. I blame the Morton’s Toe. My shoes probably never fit properly despite using stores that measured my feet for most or my life. I never go barefoot because of Morton’s…
Has anyone had surgery in the DC area?
Has anyone had surgery in the DC area? I “want” to have MIB surgery this fall/winter so that I can start running by the summer. Need an athletic surgeon or someone that has worked…
Here's some before and after photos from my bunion surgery
Here's some before and after photos from my bunion surgery
Things I have learned from having bunion surgery: 1.
Things I have learned from having bunion surgery: 1. The pain when the nerve block wears off is intense but then it went away with occasional zaps as nerves healed. 2. Swelling is…
Hi everyone, I’m 2 months into recovery from scarf akin bunion surgery.
Hi everyone, I’m 2 months into recovery from scarf akin bunion surgery. I can go back into trainers, however my operated foot is so much taller now, it feels like the bone is higher…
Bunionectomy Surgery 5/20/24 I’m still experiencing numbness/tingling.
Bunionectomy Surgery 5/20/24 I’m still experiencing numbness/tingling. Pebble like feeling under my little toes. And under my big toe, it hurts when I walk-sometimes shooting pain…
I am considering tailor bunion surgery.
I am considering tailor bunion surgery. No screws will be put in just removing the bone and then I am suppose to be walking the same day. Anyone have this surgery and how did it go?…
I peeled back my bandages a little.
I peeled back my bandages a little. I realized my bruises are worse now (16 da
Although my bunion itself is fairly small, I have recently come to terms with the pain on the top and left…
Although my bunion itself is fairly small, I have recently come to terms with the pain on the top and left side of my foot and my toes squishing together being caused by this bunion!…
The podiatrist that did my left foot years ago and he’s doing the right only do surgeries on Fridays what…
The podiatrist that did my left foot years ago and he’s doing the right only do surgeries on Fridays what about where you live
Obviously it’s time to start looking into getting these fixed.
Obviously it’s time to start looking into getting these fixed. They’ve only go
I'm new to this group.
I'm new to this group. I was supposed to have surgery last summer but I canceled because we had to move due to my husband's job. I'm determined to have surgery this summer. I have a…
Hello All- I am so encouraged by all of you and planning to finally get my right foot done..left foot later.
Hello All- I am so encouraged by all of you and planning to finally get my right foot done..left foot later. I am an athlete and put it off but now I’m concerned that I’m getting too…
Hey guys! I am 27 y/o from the UK. My doctor has said I can get surgury and said waiting is 8/12 weeks. (Woo!)…
Hey guys! I am 27 y/o from the UK. My doctor has said I can get surgury and said waiting is 8/12 weeks. (Woo!) I also suffer from Morton’s nuroma in both feet. So far I’ve had 2 x…
Did anyone else have a sore tender heel where heel rests on bed/pillows.
Did anyone else have a sore tender heel where heel rests on bed/pillows. I am 3 days post tailors bunion & realignment & bandaged up until 2 wk appt. Can feel it thru dressings. Is OK…