Community experiences
Explore 683 community discussions about bunion surgery recovery, with 1,352 replies preserved in the archive.
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As a PSA- please everyone be wary of any medical or surgical advice you receive on this page regardless of credentials. Advice should come from someone who has actually seen and…
So I'm having my bunionectomy Wednesday morning... and I'm getting nervous now. I'm going to move my bedroom around so I have plenty of space for my knee scooter and commode (for the…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m 52. I’ve had…
I’m 6 months post op. Initially when I had the surgery my big toe was very straight. It’s looking like it’s going squint again. My foot still feels tight when walking barefoot and…
Can anyone point me in the right direction for some nicer shoes? I’m a teacher and wear a lot of dresses and dress pants to work. My ortho tennis shoes and Birkenstock sandals aren’t…
Best shoes after the operation .? Thanks Romy Gishen I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my…
It's nearly 4 months since my bunion op. I wore a splint for as long as surgeon said to. But my biggest toe doesn't sit flat to floor and is moving towards toe next to it again. Has…
Just had my 6 week post op appointment. Has anyone had any tendon (or similar) issue where the big toe is being pulled over towards the 2nd and is somewhat sitting lower and pulls…
Is this the most popular option for leg elevation? Best to keep both legs up I guess?? Thanks LavenderDolphin2549 Hi has anyone had surgery to remove bunion in Scotland? Looking for…
I'm about 37 days post-op... I decided to take a big step forward today and walk in my regular sandals to a local Lidl, which was a 30-minute walk away. I had MIS and the incision…
Been looking for post surgery aids, anyone have a must have?? Allison Cofer Hello all! I had surgery on August 2, 2024. I’ve been going through a lot of nerve pain/damage, swelling…
I have a different question here. We're not born with bunions and I don't know if any children that have bunions. From a little bit of research, which a lot is contradictory, it looks…
Had an akin bunionectomy and an osteotomy on right foot... Still got left foot to go.. but waiting a while. Also had ingrown toe nails removed the first two. Deborah Bast How do you…
Is this bad enough for surgery?? Ashley Ann Gantner Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with…
Throbbing tonight KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How did YOU know you also wanted your bunionette (Tailor) removed? I’m having pain on the ball of my foot under it, not in the side. I’m…
What house slippers do you all use? Kelly Coe Does anyone have any suggestion for something comfortable I can wear in the summer as house slippers for painful feet? It gets really hot…
Having my bunion removed on 18th September on NHS, only had to wait 2 months! Has anyone got any must haves or tips post surgery please? Many thanks Jennifer Rollinson It's nearly 4…
ouch in so much pain today Pamela Erin Hello! Looking for a good surgeon in San Marcos or Austin. Jean Lower Ligas Has anyone had Dr Jeremy Davis for their surgery? There’s hardly any…
Hi has anyone had surgery to remove bunion in Scotland? Looking for recommendations of surgeons. I’m also worried about not being able to wear any heels in future. I don’t wear them…
Anyone regret their surgery? If so, why and what kind of bunion surgery did you get? I’ve been contemplating surgery for 10+ years but still don’t know where to start. I plan to see a…
Hi friends , I’m on my 6th day from bunion surgery and have zero pain! It’s my shoulder that hurts from shrugging while using my knee scooter. Thank goodness I have a few more days of…
I had bunion surgery on my big toe, and a small bunion removed from my pinkie toe. Plate with screws….the usual. I did it because of nerve pain that would shoot from about an inch…
Hello I'm curious if anyone here has had a cyst on the foot near the surgery site after bunioneftomy ? It has been 2 years but it's on the bottom of my foot right near the big toe…
I had bunion surgery about 3 years ago. Now my third middle toe is starting to drift towards my fourth toe (in the direction of my pinky toe). It's super annoying. Has anyone else…
13 days post operation for bunion and two Morton’s neuromas, first picture just before they took my stitches out, second with toe splint on for next 3 weeks. Didn’t prepare for how…
Day 27 Update Part 1 Hello to my bunion community! Today is a big day. I had my dressing removed, and was cleared to transition into regular shoes. I have to wear a toe spacer for 3…
Had my bunion surgery yesterday, holy moly I am in so much pain. My foot is elevated, icepack behind my knee and taking my pain meds. I’ve never been in so much pain in my life!!
I had bunion surgery on Friday. My bunion was not extreme but my big toe was overlapping the second toe causing pain. This is day 2, not quite 48 hrs. I had an accident. I had to wash…
Im scheduled for bunion surgery on August 17th. In the mean time this is my situation. I had an achillies tendon flare up, woke up and couldn't walk. My surgeon said th
THANK YOU TO THE PERSON IN THIS GROUP THAT RECOMMENDED THIS!! I am 47, thin, active, and healthy. I had a bunionectomy (a bone spur removal and he removed the tiny bunion just because…