This is my foot, 5 months post bunion and hammertoe surgery.
This is my foot, 5 months post bunion and hammertoe surgery. Will my big toe straighten out more once some of the swelling subsides?
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Post-Surgery Swelling & Inflammation — page 10
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I am 8 weeks post op right Austin bunionectomy and have been full weight bearing for the past 2 weeks.
I am 8 weeks post op right Austin bunionectomy and have been full weight bearing for the past 2 weeks. I feel like my healing process has been typical, except my issue is the bottom…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the…
For those of you who had hammer toes corrected with your bunion removal surgery, when did swelling in the corrected hammer toe to stop?
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference!
Swelling is definitely being helped by my wine cooler, It’s really made a huge difference! Week 7 post op, foot looking better but still tender when doing heel raises and walking…
Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain.
Recently had the Topaz procedure to alleviate pf pain. I'm 2 months post procedure and have much swelling on the bottom of of my heel, still. It feels like I'm walking on a giant…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all…
I’m so relieved that my husband has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow so we can finally find out once and for all what’s going on with his foot! He did CPR on a friend on a moving boat…
Do this ice roll on the heel part where swelling shows-up like until it feels numb.
Do this ice roll on the heel part where swelling shows-up like until it feels numb. you have to be patient doing this. Works on me so far.
Online says top swelling of the foot cannot come from plantar fasciitis.
Online says top swelling of the foot cannot come from plantar fasciitis. But I also have a bone spur on that left foot on the outside of the heel. Both feet are swollen. But the left…
Good afternoon I’m 3.5 weeks out from surgery.
Good afternoon I’m 3.5 weeks out from surgery. My swelling has gone down considerably but still can’t get foot in tennis shoe. How soon were you able to get your foot in a tennis shoe?
Wonderful news! 4 days ago the doc debrided my third toe to reveal my ‘new’ toe! I lost my toenail but, 1. who…
Wonderful news! 4 days ago the doc debrided my third toe to reveal my ‘new’ toe! I lost my toenail but, 1. who cares as long as I eventually can walk pain free and 2. it should grow…
I’m almost 9 weeks post op bilateral bunion surgery and plantar plate repair.
I’m almost 9 weeks post op bilateral bunion surgery and plantar plate repair. In the last two weeks I’ve been able to start walking again, nothing amazing but have built up to 3km…
I had a small bunion on my right foot, then gout set in, and I could literally feel it swelling.
I had a small bunion on my right foot, then gout set in, and I could literally feel it swelling. My doctor gave me a medrol dose pack and it's helped a lot, but the bunion has gotten…
Has anyone tried stem cell, peptides and/or laser therapy treatment post surgery and found success with it?
Has anyone tried stem cell, peptides and/or laser therapy treatment post surgery and found success with it? I’m told it will help with swelling. But treatments are all cash pay.
Hi all- just curious how much everyone has felt any hardware in their foot at around 12-15 weeks.
Hi all- just curious how much everyone has felt any hardware in their foot at around 12-15 weeks. At 13 weeks post I’m able to do my pre-surgery fitness walks which is amazing, and I…
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe.
June 19th: Had MIS AUSTIN AKIN on big toe and Weil on 2nd toe. My second toe appears to be floating. What are the odds this is going to lay down as swelling decreases? Anyone have…
5 months post op bunionectomy.
5 months post op bunionectomy. Still pain/swelling. Never again...
Mega chuffed! I had my operation low invasive atkin bunion surgery on the 10th and im super happy with how its…
Mega chuffed! I had my operation low invasive atkin bunion surgery on the 10th and im super happy with how its coming along! Swelling has come down loads and the actual surgery area…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go down. Starting weight bearing toe exercises…hoping that helps get the…
Does anyone else’s foot look like this?
Does anyone else’s foot look like this? For some reason my heel has turned really red. I’ve been dealing with heel pain, tightness and swelling for 7 months. I have a help spur and…
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe.
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe. A callus is forming around it which it’s supposed to do apparently and doctor said I won’t need surgery to scrape off…
Could I please have some suggestions for work shoes for wide feet (I believe I may have lipoedema or something…
Could I please have some suggestions for work shoes for wide feet (I believe I may have lipoedema or something similar so my feet are very swollen)? Birkenstocks weren’t wide enough…
I see lots of talk about wide toe box shoes.
I see lots of talk about wide toe box shoes. However. I have narrow feet (one still with bunion in situ). I am finding shoes to be too wide on my operated foot but not deep enough…
I’m prone to inflammation and post surgery I’m dealing with major swelling on a daily basis.
I’m prone to inflammation and post surgery I’m dealing with major swelling on a daily basis. My former size 9 wide Hokas are unfortunately not providing enough space at the toe box…
I’m leaving the group!
I’m leaving the group! I’m 12 weeks post op and I definitely consider my surgery a success!! I had MIS bunion correction hammertoe correction and third toe arthritic joint correction…
This question has probably been asked already.
This question has probably been asked already. But I will ask again. I am 4 weeks post op- with hardware. When does the swelling go down where you can wear normal shoes?
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy.
I’m 2 weeks post-op from a distal osteotomy chevron-type bunion correction, plus an Akin osteotomy. This is my first post-op x-ray. I’m worried because the metatarsal looks very…
2 days post-op. When they unwrapped it, it looked like someone else's foot. Still some swelling but doctor was…
2 days post-op. When they unwrapped it, it looked like someone else's foot. Still some swelling but doctor was happy. My falls yesterday did no damage. I am also cleared to travel on…
UpDate: it’s been 2 weeks since my surgery And I promised I would give an update throughout my recovery so…
UpDate: it’s been 2 weeks since my surgery And I promised I would give an update throughout my recovery so here we go.  I got my stitches out yesterday it was painless, I am in a…
My swelling is getting out of control seriously considering getting an appointment tomorrow
My swelling is getting out of control seriously considering getting an appointment tomorrow
Five weeks post op and healing well!
Five weeks post op and healing well! Still dealing with some swelling but pain is minimal.