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I'm coming out of my surgical shoes in 10 days and looking for UK recommendations for trainers with a wide natural toe box and more narrow back to keep foot in place. What have you…
Has anyone experienced swollen calves/legs 11 weeks post surgery, sitting back at a desk for 9/10hrs a day? How can I stop this from happening? Would a lymphatic drainage massage…
Photo taken about a week post op. I am now six weeks post op, foot is red,swollen and much hotter to the touch from non op foot. Skin has peeled off entire toe half of foot top and…
Just an update! Good morning y’all. I had r-foot traditional bunion surgery, including a bone graft, on June 24th of this year. The procedure was Scarf/Reese and I have permanent…
I was wondering if anybody had lapiplasty surgery. And what their experience is. Lookig to get the surgery done in november. Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would you do it…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Shared post Jay Bee Day 3 post op -scarf akin osteotomy and Oxford weils correction…
I need to find some pretty shoes to wear with a dress to my daughter's wedding next year that won't rub my bunions ,any suggestions please ? UK Shared post JESYC Industry Anti…
Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Shared post Kristin Kelso Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right…
I had my MTP fusion and bunionectomy April 10. Fast forward to today, I just completed a 4-day trip to Disney World. Well over 20k steps each day in the absolutely blazing heat. The…
Surgery is tomorrow After reading some posts, I’m not sure how much surgery will help. Many years ago I used to run several miles. Does anyone get back to running? Any hope I can run…
I’m officially at the point I cannot walk normally any longer. I’ve been training myself to put my weight on the insides of my feet because my tailor’s bunions are becoming…
Sorry, this is super gross.. but is this considered athletes foot?  No photo description available. Shared post Lauren Petro Update: I saw my primary yesterday. She said no…
I’m almost 3 days post op and it doing pretty good except my heels hurts for some reason and I have a little trouble getting comfortable with the plaster splint anyone have anything…
Elevation pillow has been put in the top of the closet because I don't need it anymore! Look at all those high heels I hope to wear again one day! No photo description available…
Good morning I just had my bunion surgery last Monday ,so far so good I still have to take pain medicine,I pretty much lay in my bed or in my backyard with my foot elevated and ice on…
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've last posted something. I could really use some encouragement, I feel like I'm really struggling with the recovery at the moment and I…
I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis since last year beginning on one foot, then the other. It’s been better since then but my left foot (the one that started later) is still painful when I…
A little back story, I've had pf for 2 years and the only thing that helps is my husband rubbing my feet before bed, and steroid shots. I've trying everything from sleeping in the…
I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet shape is all genetic and the issues I have come from that. He gave me medical grade inserts. I started using them Thursday. Now, my shins feel…
I have been diagnosed with plantar faciatis Shared post Freda Wuinn I have had severe pain in my foot for the past 3 months and think it’s plantar fasciitis, is it better to go to the…
Hope this is okay to post I’m selling my Hoka Clifton 10 x-wide No photo description available.. No photo description available.. No photo description available.. No photo description…
Over a year since having both feet done with bunion surgery. And still can not wear tennis shoes very good. Only thing that's comfortable is crocs Shared post Megan LD I had my MTP…
Anyone one have any hints on stopping those "zingers" which feel like small electrical charges that go through the incision area....I know its a long shot, just wishful…
I've had PF since May 25. I've done stretches, had physio, shock wave therapy, wear insoles, had cortisone injections, and have been told that the next step is the op to cut the calf…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Jessica George I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really…
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery. In April 2026, I stepped awkwardly on a rock while wearing sandals and apparently…
I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to work today. I should say “yesterday” as it’s now well after midnight here (12:33am) and technically it’s a new day. Anyhoo. My shift…
Hi, my 11 year old has been diagnosed with this in one foot. She is in so much pain, I dont know whatvtondo for her. We have done rest and ice, which has not helped. She can't do any…
I am currently doing PT once a week I was wondering how long y'all have been going or how to know when to quit ? Shared post Kim Carter Casais I saw the podiatrist who told me my feet…
the orthopedist says at the latest examination that I don't have PF now, but metatalargia (pain under the toes), while others say that I lack fatty tissue (heel, under the toes)? has…