Community experiences
Explore 1,158 community discussions about walking & weight bearing after surgery, with 2,047 replies preserved in the archive.
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I'm now almost 4 mo post plantar fasciotomy surgery: at 3 mo everything had been feeling great for about six weeks - I stand at work (teacher), go square dancing a couple times a…
So here’s my basic story... I think I have shared pieces or maybe all of it but that’s the pain meds for you. Lol 2 years ago I injured my ankle while on my daughter’s Make a Wish…
It's only been about 5 days post op...but... I miss walking!! That being said, even though I still lumber like Frankenstein after a few beers at the pub, I think I'm moving in the…
Thank you so much for accepting me. I’m trying to help my mum ~ 83 ~ overall she’s healthy. However she has excruciating painful feet. Sometimes the toes are scarlet. Burning…
Hi, I am a little desperate for good shoes and am so confused… I have just been diagnosed w/ Plantar Fasciitis and my Podiatrist along with other Healthcare professionals have told me…
Surgery in 9 hours. I’m so nervous! Currently having breakfast and doing final touches. Excited for the part when I wake up with a new foot. Any recommendations for the first 3 days?…
Really needing some advice and support, I feel so at a loss. I had my initial bilateral bunionectomy (both feet at the same time) plus bunionette on the 10th of March 2025. I then had…
Does anyone have callus issues? I have hydrocephalus, psoriatic arthritis and non-diabetic neuropathy so I'm not a stranger to pain. However, these calluses are absolutely terribly…
I’ll be 6 weeks post op tomorrow (Monday) and have my final appt with the surgeon on Wednesday. I have a few questions for this knowledgable group. 1-How long after surgery until you…
I’m leaving the group! I’m 12 weeks post op and I definitely consider my surgery a success!! I had MIS bunion correction hammertoe correction and third toe arthritic joint correction…
I’ve been in so much pain these last few days my friend who is a nurse, she knows I have a bad bunion on my left foot also suggests I might have a stress fracture? I wonder if it’s a…
Big toe still stiff—did hardware removal fix yours? Hi everyone, I had bunion surgery in October. Healed well—no pain—but my big toe is still stiff and won’t flex on its own. Surgeon…
I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy). My first surgery was in May 2025 and then had to have a revision in March 2026. I still have quite a bit of pain…
Just had this foot surgery. Tibiotalacalcaneal fusion, been in cast for 6 weeks and another 6 weeks in moon boot. Been a real challenge being non weight bearing, especially as last…
Reporting back on softwave therapy progress & on surviving Disney today. After my last trip to the podiatrist, I left with a boot to rest my foot in, and paperwork for a handicap…
I had a bunionectomy Sept. 18 2018. Well I started wearing my old boot about a week ago cause I have an infected ingrown toenail and it hurts to wear regular shoes. I noticed today…
Has anyone heard of this: Okay, I had a stump neuroma removed between my 3rd and 4th toes last year. It was a huge neuroma and the Dr. went through the bottom of the foot to remove…
Hello! I'm trying to decide between surgical options or no surgery. I'm 57 years old and have lots of travel and other plans for being active. Problem: painful toes (15+ years) and…
I just got the MIB surgery yesterday and I am home now. My bunion progressed so bad that my big toe is touching the middle toe and the 2nd toe sitting on top, spacers help relieve but…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
Round one complete. Left the hospital at the 10:30 AM this morning. As of now, the nerve block has mostly held out and it I had a mix of general with it. Have some tingling (I have…
Hi I’ve just joined so basically I’m disabled with my mobility but can walk with a Rollator. I have drop foot in both feet but for months I’ve had terrible pain in my feet mainly left…
In about a month Monday May 25th I go to the orthopedic surgeon and have this fixed. I need to pick up and get use to and use equipment I will need after the surgery. I also have to…
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far. Surgery was 12/5, stitches removed 12/18, and pin removed 1/13. My pain and swelling have been minimal even when my stitches…
Here I go again! Any good tips on recovery? I did a chevron procedure and saw of a little of the Taylor’s bunion. Left foot done in October bunion plus Taylor’s bunion now today I did…
So many talk about how toe spacers have helped them. Two questions: what kind, and when do you wear them? Inside your shoes for regular walking? During exercise? At bedtime? TIA!
I am desperate to get some advice! I have had a swollen, stiff middle toe for about 2 months. I have no pain in the toe and is not red all the time but the bottom and top of foot by…
For anyone who just had or about to have surgery…I’m 3 days post op lapidus bunionectomy and this polar cube has been a life saver. It’s a constant ice pack wrapping my foot that…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
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…
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| Hoka | 104 | |
| walking boot | 85 | |
| Brooks | 72 | |
| knee scooter | 56 | |
| Oofos | 45 | |
| Crocs | 35 | |
| orthotics | 34 | |
| Altra | 33 |