I’m sorry to read that you’re experiencing such pain, Cassie. I know we each heal differently, at different rates, other factors can affect healing and that healing can take up to a full year post-op for most patients. I just wanted to share what my podiatric surgeon discussed with me pre-surgery both times: “By month 3, it’s normal to still have pain and discomfort but that pain and discomfort should be limited and a result of you being on your feet all day and/or after enjoying physical activities”. He also said that “You ought to be worried and call my office IF the pain is affecting your ability to walk/causing you to limp while walking”. *Did you receive any pt?* I hope your doctor is able to provide you with possible solutions at your upcoming appt.
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I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy).
I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy). My first surgery was in May 2025 and then had to have a revision in March 2026. I still have quite a bit of pain and discomfort when walking and was wondering if this is normal? I can’t compare to my previous surgery since it never healed properly before. I have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday but was curious what other people’s experiences with it. Hoping to hear it gets better because I am super discouraged and have so much regret. Thank you!
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thanks for that! I did do about 2 months of PT but decided to switch places because I feel like I wasn’t making any progress so I’m waiting to get in to a new place
Cassie Popp, you’re welcome! I hope the new locations therapist is able to assist you with creating and then implementing a great PCCP (patient-centered care plan). That’s what my therapist and I did last year. I not only thrived during pt. I benefited from and enjoyed it so much that I ended up surpassing my set goals. I’m looking forward to it this year. Best wishes to you in your recovery journey. I hope you enjoy and flourish with your new therapist.
I had newish pain at 3 months and was expecting to be back to normal but limping. I had to scale way back on activities and then slowly increase. My first therapist made me feel worse and I switched and it was like night and day! I LOVED my second one! It was very much a “trust the process” and “two steps forward one step back”. After a month, the limping was almost gone and by month 6 I was doing everything except the most extreme/intense sports (like surfing or climbing types). At 1 year I could do everything and was not thinking about my feet at all. I feel like I was where you were at (without the revision), thinking WHY is it getting worse and thinking it wasn’t normal. But my doctor and PT reassured me it was. And I was healing at the right pace. The x-rays showed bone was actually healing great, it was just soft tissues that needed to rebalance. And I had to stop overdoing it. lol I’d say just check with your doctor what they anticipate your new recovery timeline to be, and know some people take longer - and that’s very normal. My doctor initially said I’d be back to normal at 3 months, but it ended up taking longer. And it worked out just fine.
that’s encouraging, thank you for sharing! So glad your foot is better 😊
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