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Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery (MIS)Lapiplasty 3D Bunion SurgeryPain Management After Foot Surgery

I just came out of surgery today. It seems that some people have very little pain, and before I had my surgery I questioned that: how can it be possible??? Well, I hate to break it to y’all, but I’m in a LOT of pain. Trying to settle in for the night and waiting for 8:50 to roll around for me to take my Tylenol. Can’t seem to get in a comfortable enough position to sleep. If anyone has any encouragement or tips/tricks to get over the first few days, please feel free to share!

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Community comment#1

don't be brave take your pain medication. did your dr give you pain medication besides tylenol? the first 3 weeks were rough sleeping on my back with my foot elevated. it gets easier 💓

Community comment#2

I hope you fall asleep! Mine is on Thursday.

Community comment#3

Maybe your bandages are too tight? That shoe is horrible, when I used it I had to take it off.

Community comment#4

Get your foot up over your heart🥰 it helps a lot with the swelling! I had 3 pillows high and learned to sleep on my back with it up for weeks. Good luck!

Community comment#5

I had surgery on both feet on Friday (MIS) I’m not in any pain Or swelling Just taking ibuprofen I am only resting my feet on a normal pillow, not high up.(my surgeon advised this) Walking on it for 10 minutes every hour in my support shoes Maybe try lowering your feet & see if that helps I hope the pain subsides Take care x

Community comment#6

Rest & elevate as much as you can for the first week it helps healing best of luck 🤞 going forward

Community comment#7

Take your medicine what else are you taking? Do you have a nerve blocker? Ice ice ice and more ice. 1st week n half elevate.

Community comment#8

For me it is more discomfort than pain. I took only paracetamol and ibuprofen for 3 days. I finally managed to turn the foot on the side at night after 10 days and it was a game changer to finally sleep so much better!!

Community comment#9

I would never consider minimal Incision bunion surgery. It sounds great but can have Disastrous complications

Community comment#10

She gave me a nerve blocker during the surgery and it kept wearing off. By the time she was done, I had a good bit of feeling. And no, I have only OTC drugs. I’m taking them heavily right now to get me through. Last night was rough.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

it’s clear that they are all different and many people have minimal pain. So let’s hope yours will be like them! Don’t worry about it! It’ll be worth it in the end!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

this sounds impossible! I can’t see how I could ever do that! My procedure must have been much different than yours. They had to release the pressure of a neuroma, work on the bunionette, and do my bunion. I believe she cut the bone in two places (on my big toe), plus cut a ligament that was too tight. This was pretty intense surgery. All my toe bones cut into. But my pain is mainly in my bunion area.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#15

I’m only taking OTC. Last night I WISHED I had something stronger. It was excruciating. I think she had to do a bit more with mine than some people. So I guess the pain should be expected to come with it. 😞

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#16

and I think it would be good to make a post of your own, warning people on this group about your experiences and/or knowledge BEFORE they venture into the operating room. I do not however think it’s right to hijack my and other’s posts WHEN we’re in recovery. How cruel of you! I have to fight to have peace now, that my healing will go well.  Please be more considerate than this.

Community comment#17

I had the same shoe, first night I slept in a recliner, second night in bed and shoe off. I elevated my foot with pillows and seemed to work. I did have pain meds prescribed to me that I took for 3 days. Elevation is key and ice packs! It will get better. 😊

Community comment#18

Oh, it's painful! Make sure you ice behind your knee. If you got one of those elevation blocks for your bed, that is super helpful. My doc gave me narcs for a few days.

Community comment#19

Pain medicine must in proper timing ! Like 3 to 4 hours cannot too far away !

Community comment#20

Take your meds…Tylenol later

Community comment#21

I had a big bunion and my fingers were climbing on each other ,after the surgery, I took pain killers the 1st week and the pain was negligeable.elevate your feet for 1 month and it is ok

Community comment#22

I don’t remember the actual terms of “minimal invasive”. I had the lapiplasty which I have about a 4 inch scar. I had the procedure done about 3 years now and 100% better now and no recurrence…sometimes the scar is a little tingly to touch or when hit. But I can’t even remember the constant nightly pains I had prior to the surgery and would do it again. I would say the recovery did suck though and was in a knee scooter for 2-3 months, luckily it was just my left foot so I could still drive and get around by myself. I made the mistake of getting off my pain meds after 1 day post opp and took a whole day to get back to where it dulled the pain again. That day was pretty much constant pain and torture and at the time I regretted the procedure but looking back now I am 💯 thankful for going through it. Good luck on the recovery, it will get better just give it time .

Community comment#23

Update: one week post op, I’m doing much better! I’m able to sleep through the night with very little interruption. I haven’t taken pain meds more than once every 24 hours (just in preparation for bed). I do get more swollen at night, and have strange sensations. Tonight it’s my pinky toe that feels like it’s bending in a weird direction, but I check it and it’s not. Very strange. I guess this is part of the journey. Looking forward to Thursday when I go for another post-op appointment. I’ll be able to see my foot again! 😅

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#24

sorry you are experiencing strong pain, it will get better every day! Recovery is a bit up and downs and we need to remember we have broken bones so even if it is minimally invasive there is a lot going on in our foot!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#25

why would you say that to someone who just got it done? And do you have some kind of facts to prove your point?(I don’t necessarily want to see them, but just want to know if you do.) Why are you in this group if you don’t believe in it?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#26

I had it and it ruined my life. Had to resign from my job and have been suffering for over 2 years. I’ve done “ ALL the things” to try to manage the pain and severe nerve damage done by the procedure. Literally destroyed my life.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#28

Julie B. Witter I believe in bunion surgery. I don’t believe in MINIMAL INCISION bunion surgery. Being in the medical field I have seen many complications from these procedures. If you have had good results I’m happy for you. Complications from minimal incision bunion surgery (MIS) include: Bunion recurrence: The bunion may come back right after surgery or decades later. Bone healing issues: The bones may not heal properly. Nerve injury: This can cause numbness, tingling, or pain. Painful hardware: Hardware may need to be removed if it becomes painful. Infection: Overcorrection: The big toe may extend too far away from the other toes. Other complications include: Rigidity, Inflammation, Delayed healing, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Transfer metatarsalgia, Osteonecrosis, and Joint stiffness.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#29

I really don’t like to hear these kinds of stories, as you can imagine. I’m so sorry to hear what it did to you. I think it’s a very small percentage of people who are harmed by the procedure because most testimonies are very positive. I guess that’s the chance we take.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#30

Pamela S Avera I’m very sorry to hear that. I try to warn people but minimal incision surgery just sounds to good and people fall for it.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#31

the amount of work that I had done through 3 itty bitty hours incisions… what the hell was I thinking??? Like a Wizard was go gong to come in and wave his magic wand over my foot and ta-da! 🙄🙄🙄 All I’m gong to say is if minimally invasive bunion surgery is recommended, get a second opinion from the best orthopedic foot specialist you can find.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#33

thank you for your input. Yes, it is a different procedure. And actually, I have only used OTC pain meds and now I’m only using them at night (4 days post op) and I don’t have pain. Just tingling and little twinges here and there, but nothing I can’t handle. It seems my foot swells more at night so I start taking my meds around 4:00 to get ready for the night so I can sleep. I’m thankful the worst is behind me!

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#34

Jason Chen That is not minimal incision surgery. You had a Lapidus Procedure and it is the best one to have if done properly.

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