Today is my 5-week footaversary!

Today is my 5-week footaversary! Feet seem to be coming along after bilateral minimally invasive surgery (all 10 toes were operated on). Photo was taken post shower, but feet were rebandaged, thanks to hubby, and I’m back hobbling in my surgical shoes and bandages 24/7. Next week is my 6-week x-ray and…if the surgeon gives the green light…I can move on to Hokas and socks. Woo hoo! I attached a pic of my lovely pre-surgery feet as well.

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Community comment#1

You are going to be so happy to have them fixed. Hope the healing continues to go well!

Community comment#2

Could you please share the name of the doctors?

Community comment#3

Looking good! I got the okay to wear my shoe (Hoka)last week! A little tight when is swollen but getting used to wearing..unlacing to loosen. Compression socks are good. So glad to see you.re coming right along! 👐 the transformation is amazing!

Community comment#4

All ten, wow!!!!! Do they send you to physical therapy? If so, how far post op?

Community comment#5

How long were you off your feet completely?

Community comment#6

Your feet look amazing Susan! Glad you are seeing progress. 🙌 💞

Community comment#7

God Bless you!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Community comment#8

Did they put pins in!!

Community comment#9

I need this! Please send info

Community comment#10

who and where did u go they look amazing

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

it depends on where you live…and what you require…

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

it would be helpful to have the name of the doctor that you had! I live in Minnesota.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

Check out Dr. Brant McCartan in Milwaukee.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

Dr Blitz

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

ohhhh!!! You’re already Hoka-ing!!! Lucky you!!! I have two pairs of new Hokas waiting. One is my size and the other is half a size bigger. I’ll wait to see which size I can wear, then return the other. Are you driving yet???

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

oh yes. Driving since the medical shoe. Not a lot but I could not just sit still. 😆 I too have two pairs of hokas.. Can't find the ones at half size bigger. Bought seven and a half & then found out.I was actually a seven 🤦‍♀️ bought the correct size.. packed a bunch of things away for and now I have to find them.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#17

Wowwwww!!! Driving!!! In the real world!!! One day I’ll get there (she says, wistfully). It’s funny that we’re both Hoka-ed up. I never wore this brand before - not my cup of tea, style-wise - but gotta pamper these new feetsies of ours.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#18

YES! it was pretty darn freeing! but I only had the left done and didn't need it to drive so wasn't in my way 🙂 Bought the Hokas for work because I needed wide with & good shoes, bit the bullet, not my style either. But I work walking all day on concrete floors and WOW! no more foot pain. Fell in love no matter what they looked like. I bet 3 quarters of my building wears them. Hope you have a good experience as well! I see your ankles are wrapped. Is there a specific reason for that? mine hurt sometimes, wonder if that would help.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#19

no idea why the bandage finishes on my ankles. It’s all part of my surgeon’s special bandaging technique. My husband and I are following his instructions to a T. Maybe he just wrapped the extra gauze around my ankles post-surgery because he had extra and we’re continuing to do it for nothing! 🤣

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#20

Oh well I would of too! they don't tell ya a lot do they 🤣

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#21

I also splurged and got Hoka “slippers” for around the house. I haven’t tried them yet obviously. They have the same type of rocking toe. https://www.hoka.com/.../vibrant-bloom.../1162810.html https://www.hoka.com/.../vibrant-bloom.../1162810.html

HOKA ONE ONE® Vibrant Bloom Restore TC for | HOKA ONE ONE®

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#22

Ahh! going to have to look into those! please let me know how you like them 🙂

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#23

I will! I’m hoping they’re as comfy as the runners.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#24

And can we see the new xrays??? 😁

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#25

I’ve been wondering about physical therapy myself! I am planning to ask my surgeon when I speak to him again in a few weeks post x-ray. I don’t have any x-rays of my feet. Do other people?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#26

I'm a radiographer so I'd be dying to see the xrays 😆 They will hate me when I go cause I will want to see them every time! 😆

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#27

I was able to weight bear right away. But, realistically, not walking much the first two weeks.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#28

Thank you so much, my partner in bunioning! I’m yet to go out…or get on a boat…but we’re getting there!!! 👣

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#29

well when you’re better come down and you can go on a boat ride! We can compare feet. 🤣

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#30

please send me info as I am getting a second opinion!!! Thank you so much!!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#31

No pins. I think I have a titanium plate in my big toes though.

Community comment#32

my feet a year later. They haven’t shifted at all.

Community comment#33

Ouch 😢 What was your condition - was it hammer toe❓

Community comment#34

Hello I’m glad I came across your post! I had both my feet done almost seven weeks ago and all my toes worked on as well 😃 glad your doing well and your feet look PRETTAAYY😍

Community comment#35

... May I ask? Why did you have to have all 10 toes done? Was it due to a bunion? But congratulations and I wish you continued success on your journey

Community comment#36

Hello may I ask how your healing is going as of now ? Are you able to bend your toes ? Is the swelling down

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#37

thank you so much! My doctor is in the states. Where are you located?