Has anyone had lapidus surgery ?
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ? What’s the difference between that and lapiplasty ? I’m 7 weeks po and the dr said my bunion area is inflamed, but to me it looks like I still have a…
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I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe.
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe. Initially, I was given Zentoes Gel Toe Cap for my left foot, third toe but that did nearly nothing for me and was recommended a…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be affecting PF? I have a small bunion on my right foot. I’ve had it a few…
Had lapiplasty surgery April 11th, and I’m in the healing process and able to be walking now, since I’ve…
Had lapiplasty surgery April 11th, and I’m in the healing process and able to be walking now, since I’ve started walking more in it I’ve been getting these little bumps between my…
I’m planning on having the lapiplasty (3D) correction surgery done at the end of September on my left foot.
I’m planning on having the lapiplasty (3D) correction surgery done at the end of September on my left foot. I work from home - how many days should I take off of work? I’m also…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern…
Hi bunion buddies!
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot.
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot. The heel of my foot and bottom of foot hurt the most when I walk. It feels like I have plantar fasciitis. Is this what others feel…
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…
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…
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks.
I was told I will have bandages on for 3 weeks. I will lhave a one weeks check and they will change it. Then a 2 weeks check. I will have a boot after that. Will I be able to get back…
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 am now 9wks post-op.
I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to work today. I should say “yesterday” as it’s now well after midnight here (12:33am) and technically it’s a new day. Anyhoo. My shift…
This past January I’ve had my 2nd revision surgery trying to resolve multiple non-union.
This past January I’ve had my 2nd revision surgery trying to resolve multiple non-union. And this one isn’t any better but recently classified as delayed-union and I’m now using…
How long does the morning pain last?
How long does the morning pain last? I'm 3 months post op from a lapidus and those first 20 steps out of the bed are so painful. Im literally holding on to the wall. It hurts right…
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…
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion?
Has anyone age 18 had bunion surgery and fusion? My daughter is on Monday. Keen to hear about other's experiences. She hopes to ski end of January. Surgeon said she'll be walking in 8…
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…
So, I’m at 2.5 weeks post op.
So, I’m at 2.5 weeks post op. The pin that is in my foot has shifted due to some thread from the gauze that caught it. Now it’s going through a nerve and lighting up everytime I move…
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 just had a Tailors bunion removed from my right foot yesterday.
I just had a Tailors bunion removed from my right foot yesterday. So far it's doing well. I'll let you know more after the bandages come off.
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…
Eight days post-op and just had my stitches out.
Eight days post-op and just had my stitches out. Weight bearing as tolerated in the post-op shoe. Pain is totally manageable. Weened off Rx pain meds by day three. Elevating and icing…
Hi guys. I dropped my MacBook on my toe vertically about 2+ years ago. Got an xray only on toe and nothing…
Hi guys. I dropped my MacBook on my toe vertically about 2+ years ago. Got an xray only on toe and nothing showed up and I felt kind of gaslit at the doctor because it obviously…
Good morning hopalongers & bootyboot clompers.
Good morning hopalongers & bootyboot clompers. So looks like I'm in for pre-assessmet op next Wednesday Part 2 !. Just had the call. So I should imagine (with past experience) it will…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Every now and again I get these weird feelings through my foot, like a cramp coming…
I can't do this anymore.
I can't do this anymore. My foot hurts with arch supports, without arch supports, with the boot, without the boot. I hate staying indoors all the time, not being able to do anything…
So I have been dealing withe PF for a year.
So I have been dealing withe PF for a year. I have done shockwave it didn’t work on me. I also got the inserts from Good feet and they are working along with Brooks shoes, good socks…