Today was my 12 day post op check up.

Today was my 12 day post op check up. They took the stitches out and unwrapped my foot and said it looked very good. Told me to go home and wash it and keep it wrapped to where I was comfortable and wear the boot for five or six more weeks and then x-rays. Feeling happy but in more pain after the wrap was taken off. A pic of my left foot bf surgery.

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Community comment#1

That looks great !

Community comment#2

Looks so good! 4 week mark you will really start feeling back to normal.

Community comment#3

Wow, amazing

Community comment#4

I have surgery in May. I am terrified 😨

Community comment#5

I wish you a quick

Community comment#6

Looks great 😊

Community comment#7

Looks good 👍 I was 6 weeks on my ortho boots , yesterday went to see the doctor and said I can start wearing regular shoes I'm on day today on my tennis shoes and I drove too ,I'm so happy 😊

Community comment#8

looks great!

Community comment#9

You really needed that surgery, these pictures are great

Community comment#10

My second toe does what yours does, I am waiting to have surgery right now and they’re going to clip the flexor underneath my second toe so it straightens out instead of doing a hammer to Surgery

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

Thank you. I’m very happy so far. Now let’s see what it looks like in 6 weeks.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

I can’t wait. Thank you.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

Don’t be terrified. You will do great. This was my first surgery and it was very good. And this group will be great support. You are not alone.🙏

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

they give you a nerve blocker and it stays numb for a couple days as long as you keep it elevated and only get up to use the restroom.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

Can I ask what kind of procedure you had.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

Hi. I had MTP big toe fusion, simple bunionectomy, and the surgeon moved my second toe closer to my first toe. So hopefully no large gap.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#17

Thanks for the information. I live in Spain and when I had the left toe done they just shaved the bone. I am waiting to see the consultant re my right toe, just want to know what is possible. Last time they didn't give me the option of a bunionectomy, may have to go private.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#18

Thank you Jules.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#19

That’s wonderful news! I’m looking forward to seeing what 6 weeks looks like. 😊

Community comment#20

Ouch! Heal up quick!

Community comment#21

Just curious did you have this done by an orthopedic surgeon? Our local podiatrist said he does them but I’m a little hesitant.

Community comment#22

Speedy recovery hun.

Community comment#23

What is the average recovery time from surgery before you can get to work? I'm on my feet most of the day.