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…
I have a surgeon who recommends, and does herself, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and tells me I have…
I have a surgeon who recommends, and does herself, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and tells me I have about a decade before it is too late. These have come on in the last year and…
Has anyone had the bunionplasty 360?
Has anyone had the bunionplasty 360? It's a relatively new procedure, but from the pictures I've seen, it doesn't look as minimally invasive as doctor claims. Surgery in 3 weeks for…
I had surgery nov 3.
I had surgery nov 3. The one where he cut the bone and reset it. I had a set back and it added recovery time. I got out of the walking boot tuesday but it hurts to walk and my foot is…
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…
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing?
Anyone have experience with your surgical wound dehiscing? I'm 7 weeks out from lapiplasty and this spot on the main incision just will not heal. I'm doing daily dry dressing changes…
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot.
I am 19 days post op of 3D Lapidus Lapiplasty on my right foot. I had a f/u with my doctor today and she gave me a boot and told me to walk 50% of the time. I was very scared to put…
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them?
Based on experiences for folks who have had bunion surgeries - Who did them? Podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon? I have 2 medical opinions so far. Podiatrist took and x-ray and examined…
7 days post washing my foot.
7 days post washing my foot. I can see it healing. Thank you bunion family for encouraging to wash. Someone said washing will help with healing, i been using antibacterial soap…
Had bunion surgery on March 5.
Had bunion surgery on March 5. My swelling is still up and down. I have lots of good days and bad days with the swelling.
Hi there. I've been lurking out here learning from you all for a bit. I think I'm set for my Austin…
Hi there. I've been lurking out here learning from you all for a bit. I think I'm set for my Austin Bunionectomy on Wednesday, April 1. I have my leg prop ready, my water bottles…
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…
Second bunion surgery on both feet!
Second bunion surgery on both feet! I had the Chevron surgery on right foot today 10/16/25. Lapidus procedure on left foot done 3/20/25. Long recovery!
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…
Having osteomy in two toes done Thursday after having an akin bunionectomy on December 18th.
Having osteomy in two toes done Thursday after having an akin bunionectomy on December 18th. Wish me luck as this time im non weight bearing. Momma with toddlers how did you do it?…
Anyone dealt with tailors bunion.?
Anyone dealt with tailors bunion.? I can feel the bone just a little down from my little toe & my little toe hurts on the side .. any at home relief ?
Hi everyone, I need your feedback.
Hi everyone, I need your feedback. My job position is Instructional Teacher, and I stand and walk a lot for 8 hours, Monday through Friday. I'm trying to decide if it's a good idea…
Hayyy friends. Checking back in, it's been 8 weeks. I'm still limping in a shoe but improving each day. Before…
Hayyy friends. Checking back in, it's been 8 weeks. I'm still limping in a shoe but improving each day. Before and after pics showing progress.
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss.
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss. I had my initial bilateral bunionectomy (both feet at the same time) plus bunionette on the 10th of March 2025. I then had…
Im just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment.
Im just feeling really defeated with my recovery at the moment. My physio even said to me in our session yesterday, what happened to me was not normal and shouldn't of happened, that…
I'm going in for surgery my second as the doctor reckons it's that one and not the bunion, I'm so scared any…
I'm going in for surgery my second as the doctor reckons it's that one and not the bunion, I'm so scared any tips
6 weeks post op. Finally healing well after some healing complications but still a lot of swelling. Can move…
6 weeks post op. Finally healing well after some healing complications but still a lot of swelling. Can move big toe a lot better and finally got into a shoe (unfastened). I was due…
Hey all! I had surgery to correct the bunion on my right foot 3 weeks ago, and got my stitches out last…
Hey all! I had surgery to correct the bunion on my right foot 3 weeks ago, and got my stitches out last Wednesday. When I went in for my first appointment and talked with the Dr and…
Today I'm 8 weeks PO...
Today I'm 8 weeks PO... I was hoping to be driving by now, but my foot is still too swollen, I don't exactly know how to walk...I keep walking on the outside of my foot like I was…