I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion 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…
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Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they…
Hi everyone, I joined because I am awaiting an NHS (UK) appointment to get my bunion assessed to see if they will operate as it’s becoming very difficult with the pain it’s causing…
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month.
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month. After consulting with two different surgeons, we agreed that MIS was the…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing.
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
Lately my bunion is bothering more, last year I saw a podiatrist who recommended Lapiplasty, just like a lot…
Lately my bunion is bothering more, last year I saw a podiatrist who recommended Lapiplasty, just like a lot of others, im quite nervous about this surgery. Im 40yrs old, have a 6yr…
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy.
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with bandages (ace-fabric wrap) and no boot. I have been…
I have developed small toe bursitis and have tried all the at home conservative treatments to try and resolve…
I have developed small toe bursitis and have tried all the at home conservative treatments to try and resolve it. Unfortunately nothing worked and after two visits to separate…
Hi I'm getting MIS on the 11th November and it's my sons high school graduation on the 15th realistically how…
Hi I'm getting MIS on the 11th November and it's my sons high school graduation on the 15th realistically how much pain will I be in I don't want to miss his graduation. What would be…
That stabbing pain in your heel with the very first steps out of bed in the morning — the one that makes you…
That stabbing pain in your heel with the very first steps out of bed in the morning — the one that makes you limp to the bathroom before your feet have had a chance to warm up — is…
Warning: Long Post Alert!
Warning: Long Post Alert! I've honestly tried to edit but there is a lot to say... I had MIS bunion surgery, in the UK, on my right foot about 3 months ago, so I thought I'd give an…
Hi everyone!!! I had both feet done 7/23 and 8/28 I’m ready o go back to normal but unfortunately my feet are…
Hi everyone!!! I had both feet done 7/23 and 8/28 I’m ready o go back to normal but unfortunately my feet are not. Just wondering how long does it take before you forget you even had…
Warning: Long Post Alert!
Warning: Long Post Alert! I've honestly tried to edit but there is a lot to say... I had MIS bunion surgery, in the UK, on my right foot about 3 months ago, so I thought I'd give an…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as…
I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible about my experience. As my vacation is coming to a close, I thought…
Edited to remove me saying I had x-rays as I've not had any since before my op Hi all.
Edited to remove me saying I had x-rays as I've not had any since before my op Hi all. I had MIS, no hardware, NHS UK back in July. I've hit 4 weeks now and it's going well. I've had…
Hi Bunion Buddies!
Hi Bunion Buddies! This year has been filled with 2 foot surgeries, one on each foot. My r-foot is 9 months out that a adductoplasty - not sure spelled right- with toe release. It was…
Hello, hoping for some advice.
Hello, hoping for some advice. Im getting bilateral surgery on the 8th October MIS. I will get given sandals and crutches. Can you recommend anything else I should buy to aid…
I am just starting to think about surgery.
I am just starting to think about surgery. Has anyone had the nanoplasty procedure done? This is the procedure my surgeon does. When you refer to MIB surgery, are there different…
Just left my week 7 appointment!
Just left my week 7 appointment! I can finally start to walk flat footed with a little weight (will continue using walker) and begin limited PT. My swelling and pain is virtually non…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks…
I think I can kinda relate to what Ariel was going through, because since my MIS bunion surgery, about 8 weeks ago, I have yearned to be a part of the human world again so I could…
When did y’all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically?
When did y’all decide it was time to remove a tailors bunion surgically? I just recently got one maybe 4 months ago, and it’s progressively gotten worse. I went to a podiatrist where…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions?
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful.
I have had my bunion for so long and now it's so painful. I am doing exercises. I bought this thing. I can use it for a while then my foot hurts. Would spacer help with pain? Any…
So I have bunions, and over the past year the left side has gotten noticeably worse.
So I have bunions, and over the past year the left side has gotten noticeably worse. I have little to no pain still. My feet do ache after being on them awhile but I also have very…
Had xrays yesterday, planning opting for bilateral MIS.
Had xrays yesterday, planning opting for bilateral MIS. Surgeon said this procedure has improved so much in the last 5 years and success rates superseded traditional methods. I need…
My dear hopalongers and bootyboot clompers.
My dear hopalongers and bootyboot clompers. Well, tis me, I'm still here. Been a while since I last posted and I have received some private messages from some members how my progress…
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September.
Hi guys, I've got my bunion surgery coming up on the 25th of September. I'll be honest with you, I'm a tad nervous. Ok, I'm terrified. I made the mistake of looking at a surgery video…
How long after surgery did the pain go away?
How long after surgery did the pain go away? I had surgery on Thursday morning and I am still in so much pain. I have one more day of hydrocodone before I run out of meds. A total of…
Does anybody have any suggestions for an ice pack for your foot after the Surgery?
Does anybody have any suggestions for an ice pack for your foot after the Surgery? I found one that is a slipper with no back you can just slide on your foot, but it's very heavy and…
I’m 2 weeks post MIS on left foot.
I’m 2 weeks post MIS on left foot. I feel like I have something in between big toe and 2nd toe. Like I’m wearing flip flops. Anyone get that sensation?
I had surgery on Aug 14th.
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…