Happy to say I am post op day eight.
Happy to say I am post op day eight. I had a gastoc recession for my PF. My orthopedic surgeon says she’s seeing great things with this simple endoscopic surgery. I heard it could…
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Help... I just cant take no more... I tried EVERYRHING .. how do I fix this... everytime I walk... more…
Help... I just cant take no more... I tried EVERYRHING .. how do I fix this... everytime I walk... more blisters ... its sooo bad. I wanna cry Just put neosporen on... but agggg... so…
Hi all! I am new to this group. Think I could have PF but no formal diagnosis. Have had heel pain in waking…
Hi all! I am new to this group. Think I could have PF but no formal diagnosis. Have had heel pain in waking for a while now but has always been manageable I guess and tended to…
I am a lupus patient with neuropathy in both feet.
I am a lupus patient with neuropathy in both feet. I have recently developed pain in my heels, primarily in the right one, occasionally in the left. I am bothered by this most of the…
I am in a quandary.
I am in a quandary. I went to see the surgeon and yes qualify for surgery due to the bunion. But I was steered away from surgery as the surgeon feels that unless you are in severe…
When did you all start walking with one crutch?
When did you all start walking with one crutch? Im struggling to even put my foot down straight and walk on my heel- 4 weeks post op. I'm so frustrated. I ran a marathon in April and…
Anyone else day 2 post op and questioning their decision?
Anyone else day 2 post op and questioning their decision? Lol The arch of my foot all the way around to the top of my toe. Omg. It's so painful walking in surgical boot. A friend let…
Has anyone had an arch put in their foot (bluntly phrased)?
Has anyone had an arch put in their foot (bluntly phrased)? I have flat feet and now my left foot has an arch but the right one is flat. I’m walking off kilter. Doc says foot has a…
How many people had surgery and fell their crutches?
How many people had surgery and fell their crutches?
Has anyone had a tenolysis before?
Has anyone had a tenolysis before? If so how long did it take for the pain/burning when bending foot/walking to go away? Recently had it done and removed my boot and wrap today. Back…
I’m just curious if anyone else can relate … I have now had bad foot pain in both feet for 4 years.
I’m just curious if anyone else can relate … I have now had bad foot pain in both feet for 4 years. After multiple doctors, several Dr. trips, physical therapy, ice, night boot…
Update: went to surgeon today to have heel checked.
Update: went to surgeon today to have heel checked. Good thing, he said I would have had pressure sore by my scheduled post-op appt next week. Changed to a big boot which is helping…
Hi! I am so glad I found this group. I am pre-op for min. inv. surgery. I will have it in 4 weeks. I will see…
Hi! I am so glad I found this group. I am pre-op for min. inv. surgery. I will have it in 4 weeks. I will see my primary Dr next week for a pre-op appt. He will give me a script for a…
Hi all, I'm 3 days post-op (bunionette and Morton's neuroma.) I tried the knee scooter yesterday but found the…
Hi all, I'm 3 days post-op (bunionette and Morton's neuroma.) I tried the knee scooter yesterday but found the handlebars to be too narrow. My outside arm must reach across my body in…
This is crazy. Has anyone else experienced this? 6 months PO. 3 surgeries at one time. Scarf bunionectomy, 2…
This is crazy. Has anyone else experienced this? 6 months PO. 3 surgeries at one time. Scarf bunionectomy, 2 toe corrections with fusion and a Morton’s Neuroma removal. Recovery was…
I’ve been dealing with PF for years.
I’ve been dealing with PF for years. All my sneakers have arch supports. Podiatrist treatment: last Shots Sept 2025, wore the boot. PF persists.
I will be 4 weeks PO on Friday.
I will be 4 weeks PO on Friday. At my appointment last week (last one until April) my doctor said I was able to wear a comfortable shoe with a stuff sole WB if I wanted to or I could…
Hey all, what shoes do you find the comfortable?
Hey all, what shoes do you find the comfortable? I'm only young, I don't wsnt anything ugly, but on the same hand I don't care if they are comfy, bit torn! I saw a podiatry in nhs on…
So post op my big toe seems to be squished to and under my 2nd toe where as preop they were normal distance.
So post op my big toe seems to be squished to and under my 2nd toe where as preop they were normal distance. My left big toe is also a little sideways and partially tucked under the…
I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them.
I've had bunions for about 3 years but haven't actually been to see a doctor about them. The last year they've been painful and my arches, ankles and shins are achy. My right arch…
Hi all, I've had sore feet for as long as I can remember.
Hi all, I've had sore feet for as long as I can remember. I'm 55 and a primary school teacher, active and live walking with my dog. The last few months have been agony even when my…
Vacation with lots of walking Any recommended shoes ?
Vacation with lots of walking Any recommended shoes ? I’m Going to do a lot of walking in vacation and I have a severe bunion on my left foot. Any advice or recommendations ?
Figured I would update….healing well.
Figured I would update….healing well. A tad over two weeks post and stitches removed ( pic was right before removed) and in a serious boot. Not weight bearing yet. Two week till…
4 weeks post op bunion surgery on my big toe and little toe, curly toe straightening on 4th toe kpin, hammer…
4 weeks post op bunion surgery on my big toe and little toe, curly toe straightening on 4th toe kpin, hammer toe correction on 2nd toe!!! I have started to increase my steps and get…
Hi all, I’m 2 weeks PO and a bit confused.
Hi all, I’m 2 weeks PO and a bit confused. On day 11, I had my dressing changed at the hospital. The nurses were surprised I wasn’t walking with the Darco shoe — I thought I had to…
I had lapiplasty and peroneal nerve entrapment surgery on 6/9.
I had lapiplasty and peroneal nerve entrapment surgery on 6/9. I got my stitches out today and moved to a boot with limited weight bearing. A couple of my incisions wer
I’m curious if this is typical?
I’m curious if this is typical? Or commiseration. I’ve had multiple injuries to just my right foot over the years. After battling PF heel pain for 2 1/2 years I had partial PF…
Morning fellow Hopalongers/Boot clompers.
Morning fellow Hopalongers/Boot clompers. A positive moment for me today. New trainers arrived! Sooooo sweet.
Mine is definitely from tight calfs I had PF in my right foot, I was on a scooter and in a boot.
Mine is definitely from tight calfs I had PF in my right foot, I was on a scooter and in a boot. I started to sleep in a night splint this was a life changer and also I had physio on…
Wondering if anyone has gone back for hardware removal after several years?
Wondering if anyone has gone back for hardware removal after several years? I had my original surgery 3 years ago (Lapidus) and have three titanium screws. I have always been able to…