Community experiences
Explore 484 community discussions about post-surgery swelling & inflammation, with 756 replies preserved in the archive.
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About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it and causes it to bleed after the day is done Doctor is performing a…
I'm having MIS next Friday on my left foot. I have help for 3 days. Will that be enough? I already had surgery on my right foot, and I'm 5 weeks into recovery and doing really well…
I am 8wks post-op. Surgery date: June 24th Procedure: Traditional (Scarf/Reese) Surgeon: Podiatrist Carrie Stein i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out…
I am 5 weeks post bunionectomy. I am unable to fully weightbear due to pain. I am taking Gabapentin 100 mg every 8 hours and hydrocodone every 4 hours as needed. I am never free of…
has anyone used the good feet arch support system? how was it for you? Jessica Russell Llach What have you been told to do for plantar fasciitis… and did it actually work? Donald…
6 wks today yay me .No pain a little stiffness getting better each day.Specialist rang Wed with xray results from Mon he is happy.He will ring again in 12wks to make sure screws…
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Ladies, has anyone ordered from these sites? The shoes look like they may work for post bunion surgery since there's arch support and a roomier toe box. US.SOLEBLISS.COM Sole Bliss…
1 week post op! (Bunion removal & screws in toes) How long did you keep your foot elevated? I’ve still got it elevated most of the day! Still taking Tylenol Sarah HB Edited to remove…
Show of hands, would you do it again? I have surgery scheduled for 9/03. I struggled with pain for 6 months this year, however, since June, no pain. I’m really second guessing if I…
I had bunion surgery on March 25th. I developed a blister on top of my foot close to my toes N so far the wound has not healed. My foot gets very swollen by d end of d day. Any…
I’m on day 3 post surgery. exostectomy, 2 inch incision. I was told by the doctor that recovery is way faster and should be lightly walking right after surgery…. Umm yeah no. The pain…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…
Has anyone ever dropped somthing heavy on your surgery foot without shoes on? I dropped on ipad and the corner it landed right on the scar/ metal plate. And boy does it not feel good…
Ty I joined been working diligently on my feet health.thanks again.? Johnny Taylor I need some help… I’m an amateur boxer who trains twice a day, I’m constantly twisting on my toes…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Tiffany Sellers Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to work on…
No one talks about being mentally prepared for this, physically prepared or the whole body exhaustion. I could have all of the necessary items post-op, but never could I have imagined…
I’m due to have surgery in a couple weeks and am starting to feel anxious about the recovery time. Please can you tell me how the recovery was? I’m having my big & second toe screwed…
Both the Koprez sleeve and the Airplus sleeve leave this painful ridge at the bend where my ankle joins my leg. Any solutions please? Bren Loukes Home and well. 6 hours - in and out!…
For anyone that used the surgical sandal instead of a boot… were there any times that you wished you also had a boot or was the sandal good? Shared post Kristy Eccles Hi all! Thursday…
Anyone else have/had a bone spur on their metatarsal? Ive been dealing with it for over 4 years and I am starting to get sharp shooting pains when I walk in that area. Affecting a…
Just learned this is probably a neuro sheath tumor. Anyone else have one? No photo description available. Shared post Laurie Salisbury I got a message from my foot doctor today and he…
Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with hammer toes are so freaking annoying. I really don't want to do surgery. Do u think I'd qualify for minimally invasive…
Hi all! Thursday will be 9 weeks post op for me. I had an appt today and my surgeon cleared me to slowly resume normal daily activities. He said I can resume exercising (low impact -…
All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon Hardware: 2 Titanium Screws I’m heel-walking starting now! All done Procedure: Scarf…
Hi all has anyone got and fitville shoes I have a taylors bunion Shared post Sandra Gouveia After 6 months, 2 mri, 2 foot orthopaedic surgeons and 1 pain consultant I’ve finally been…
Why are birkenstock so good? Do sandles have the same impact? Shared post Vinai Dhanraj Just recently confirmed I have PF and the podiatrist recommended changing my footwear first…
Best sneakers to wear with orthotics Shared post Susy Zoom I have developed bunionettes on both feet after big toe fusion surgery. The left foot was done 10 months ago, the right 8…
Has anyone been to Foot First Podiatry in Chicago? If so, how was your experience? Shared post Melissa Philip 3 months post surgery. My surgery and recovery was easy and I’ve been…
Hi I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before. Got a fungal infection on my big toe on the right leg last year and I didn't even know that was a fungal infection…