I’m almost 9 weeks post op for chevron and Akin on my left foot.
I’m almost 9 weeks post op for chevron and Akin on my left foot. My great toe does not touch the ground unless I try to force it. This surgery was a revision from over 20 years ago. I…
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Edit to add: there is some inflate button but no one ever told me how to use it and I tried Google lens and no…
Edit to add: there is some inflate button but no one ever told me how to use it and I tried Google lens and no luck so I will wait till dr appt tomorrow. Edited to correct sit to…
Hi all! This group has been so helpful for me as I both cope with life pre-surgery and prepare for how life…
Hi all! This group has been so helpful for me as I both cope with life pre-surgery and prepare for how life will be post-surgery. So thank you to the admins and those who contribute…
I am about two months and two weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery on my right foot, and earlier today, I had…
I am about two months and two weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery on my right foot, and earlier today, I had my consultation to go through this crazy dance again on my left foot…
I’m getting my pin removed tomorrow and I’m a little nervous.
I’m getting my pin removed tomorrow and I’m a little nervous. When I went in for a dressing change two weeks ago, the gauze touched the pin ever so slightly and it was the worst…
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well.
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well. Lots of walking today and dinner out on boot. So at my next post op I can going to ask to have the left foot checked…
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well.
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well. Lots of walking today and dinner out on boot. So at my next post op I can going to ask to have the left foot checked…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous…
2nd September - LEFT - 2nd 3rd 4th distal metatarsal minimally - invasive osteotomy (DMMO) + percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening. I'm not doing too bad at moment I am getting quite…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a…
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a bit swollen. My incision site is sensitive, but I have been padding it so…
I had my surgery 1 week ago (August 17th) and I can honestly say it has been good so far.
I had my surgery 1 week ago (August 17th) and I can honestly say it has been good so far. The only time felt pain was when I slept through my alarm for my meds on day 3. I felt it for…
1st day post-op bilateral hallux valgus correction (I work in child protection in the only specialist role, so…
1st day post-op bilateral hallux valgus correction (I work in child protection in the only specialist role, so have a client list which only I can work with so it was best for me to…
Has anyone experienced swollen calves/legs 11 weeks post surgery, sitting back at a desk for 9/10hrs a day?
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.
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…
I was wondering if anybody had lapiplasty surgery.
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…
Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ?
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.
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…
Hope this is okay to post I’m selling my Hoka Clifton 10 x-wide No photo description available..
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…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery?
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…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around?
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Shared post Ty Pie 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…
Hi all , I had scarf Akin surgery yesterday .
Hi all , I had scarf Akin surgery yesterday . All went well and home same day . Is there any advice you can give me please ? Shared post Patty Baker 1 week post op! (Bunion removal &…
I asked before about waterproof footwear for a potentially rainy and muddy festival.
I asked before about waterproof footwear for a potentially rainy and muddy festival. I don't want to spend on a pair of hiking boots and have been looking for wide toe box wellies and…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Nina Horsman 6 wks today yay me…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Nina Horsman 6 wks today yay me .No pain a little stiffness getting better each day.Specialist rang Wed…
I’m scheduled for Ossio bunion surgery.
I’m scheduled for Ossio bunion surgery. It’s a minimally invasive surgery with fiber screw and staples. Anyone else have this type done? Shared post Emma Woods Question,has anyone…
Questions: for those who did the minimally invasive surgery does insurance cover that?
Questions: for those who did the minimally invasive surgery does insurance cover that? Also the boot? Or you pay out of pocket? Shared post Dana Chambers Quinn Had my 10 week post op…
Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to…
Hello everyone. I am having my surgery tomorrow and am probably over prepared. My concern is im due back to work on Sept 1st (2 weeks and 1 day) I live a 5 minute walk from my job and…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker?
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker? Recommendations would be great there are so many options TIA Shared post Joan Lindenmuth I had…
Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for you operations Shared post Patty Baker I’m having surgery tomorrow!
Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for you operations Shared post Patty Baker I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would you do it again? I have surgery scheduled for 9/03. I struggled with pain…
10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe.
10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe. I've been wearing a spacer since around week 3 and taping for the last 4 weeks...still nothing. Thoughts?…