FixFeetFast.
Menu

Community discussion

I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery.

Archive date 15 archived replies
Bunion Surgery RecoveryMinimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS)Post-Surgery Swelling & InflammationBest Shoes After Foot SurgeryPain Management After Foot Surgery

I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my then 4-year-old son, and towards the end of the day, I had an awful, throbbing pain on both sides of my feet by the base of my big toes that made this grown man want to cry. And that was the turning point. You have to remember, I've had my bunions since Judge Judy, first launched her syndicated show. There was no pain for decades. But I dismissed my growing discomfort and misdiagnosed myself with gout, until it got so bad that I was limited to wearing only one pair of shoes. I still have to learn to respect the value of patience because swelling is an absolute BEAST. But I'll use the Michael Bolton technique and apply some Time, Love and Tenderness. Social media is a weird place sometimes where people think it's a fight between MIS vs. traditional methods.That's not the actual reality. It's about finding the method that works best for your personal circumstances. We all know the world can be a little crazy... but EVERY human should have the right to walk pain-free. Be good to yourselves, my friends.

May be an image of beach May be an image of beach, ocean, horizon and twilight May be an image of beach and body of water May be an image of nature, beach, ocean, twilight and horizon

Archived from Bunion Surgery / Foot Surgery Support. View the original discussion on Facebook (sign-in may be required).

Community replies

15 in this archive

The visible discussion was fully captured at the time of collection.

Community comment#1

Did you get them done at the same time? Regrets?

Community comment#2

You might want to put some sunscreen on your foot like the highest amount otherwise you’re at risk for significant burning to that surgical foot 

Community comment#3

I’m 23 days post op still no weight bearing but bone is mending. Dr said another 2 weeks. Wonder what it will be like to walk “normally” again.

Community comment#4

Ty, you are so right about the swelling. It’s the kind of beast that no one knows about unless and until they’ve experienced it. You hit the bullseye with personal choices sometimes being made out to be “me against you”, “I chose better than you did” or it’s “MIS vs Traditional”. It’s not a competition nor should it be made to look like it is. Like you said, we ALL deserve to walk pain free! It’s just as simple as that. Continue healing well, my friend from abroad! 😊

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#5

... I think you mean Bro. 😂 But for the moment it's my right foot only. You may have noticed my bunion on the left? I have no regrets in fact my bunion pain was worse than any discomfort post op.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

... I'm about a month into my recovery and so far it's been okay. There has been some discomfort, but nothing compared to when I had my bunions. Obviously it's your decision, but you'll be okay my friend.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

you are a legend. I sincerely appreciate your kind words. I forgot to mention in my post that I have also been applying sunscreen, as most of the time I'm under the sun umbrella.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

...my walking was more like a Zombie shuffle. 😂 But it is a process, I think it's just taking time to ease back into things. Hope your recovery is going well my friend.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

... I'm going to be honest. I don't regret MIS surgery but it was sort of sold that recovery would be faster? Maybe that's true? But the bones were still broken and swelling is a mutha 😂 I also wanted to be as honest as possible for anyone else making a choice for themselves. Walking is a true blessing ❤️

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

Ty, I agree 💯! I’m all about honesty and transparency. I appreciate your honesty and transparency! None of us should be made to feel guilty about our chosen or recommended procedures. It’s a personal choice. A choice that we each made for a multitude of reasons. Like you said, bones were still cut/broken. No matter how one tries to slice it *pun intended* lol, no matter the surgery, no one is fully healed immediately. It’s a process. Whether it be traditional or MIS, our feet have been through a brutal surgery. Some of us heal faster than others and that’s okay. Some of us may take awhile longer. That’s okay, too! Walking is definitely a blessing. Walking pain free is an even bigger blessing. I’ll never take it for granted again. In the end, as fellow bunion sufferers, it’s all about having compassion, empathy, patience and grace. Not only for ourselves…but others as well.

← More Bunion Surgery Recovery