Community experiences
Explore 1,146 community discussions about walking & weight bearing after surgery, with 1,841 replies preserved in the archive.
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Day 9 post op. I had no pain issues in the first few days although I did follow the docs advice with starting medication early and taking it regularly. Day 6, 7 and 8 were the worst …
Hi all, I’ve been dealing with what has been diagnosed as 2nd MTP capsulitis on the left foot for about 12 months. I went to a specialist and they did a diagnostic ultrasound…
Repost because now I finally got my 2nd xray pics (not from first er visit but xray ten months later). MRI is scheduled for 8/6 Looking for any opinions. Last September I somehow…
Hello, all! 2.5 years ago, I tore the Peroneal tendon in my right foot, was in a boot for 3 months and did 2 rounds of physical therapy. Even though a recent X-ray and MRI showed no…
So I am 4 weeks post op and still in boot for another week with 1 hour starting tomorrow wearing shoes then each day add an hour till next wed then fully in shoes. I went Sunday to ER…
Hi everyone, I’m interested in making barefoot-inspired safety rated work boots. Think wide toe box and no heel that meets safety regulations. For those who wear or have worn safety…
I am Recovering from a fractured cunoid bone in rt foot and outside I think Called calcanious on the left. Coming out the Boot and air casts. I need true supportive orthopedic shoes…
Hi folks! I'm looking for waterproof boots for women that have plenty of room in the toes. I have a pair of old ones that are still mostly waterproof but every time I wear them my…
Shoe Recommendation for Severe Bunion - cushioned/extra wide Good Day, My mother and I have a trip coming up - it will involve quite a bit of walking. My mother has a MASSIVE bunion…
I was recently diagnosed with a Tailor’s bunion on my left foot, however I also have pain in the ball and heel of my left foot, and occasionally in the ball of my right foot. I was…
Hello I am new I had left foot Lapidus and MIS akin bunionectomy on September 12 this year my third visit he said I’ll be walking in a shoe on November 5 and I’m most likely to return…
These are before and after X-rays of bunion and hammer toe repair also a photo from today. I’m not too sure if I’m happy with the hammer toes I thought they might have been straighter…
I had a Bunionplasty on March 6th on both feet. Surgery went well, I’m currently walking in my surgical shoes. Yesterday’s was my 4 week post op appt. Dr said I’d be able to walk in…
Looking good 5 days out! Took this in the doctor’s office… I am still in a boot until my next post op appointment. What I find super frustrating is being single and not having someone…
I was watching a video about Pist operative care . I’m travelling 6 weeks after surgery and the video I watched she was suggesting an air cast boot was good for outdoors . Has anyone…
This is Embarrassing but i need it gone its only on my big toes so i cut some cheap slippers i hate being barefoot & i wanna let my nails breath while treatment is on. Anyone have any…
Good morning I had surgery May 6th. My nerve irritation has been horrible and the pain meds don't touch the nerve pain. How long did this last for you? Did anything help? Also I am…
I thought my bunion pain was getting better the past few months, since going back to yoga. But now it’s autumn in the U.K. I realise it was just because of the warmth and having…
Hi I had cheilectomy & bunionoctomy yesterday so far I’m Not experiencing pain? I came home with pain infusion in the foot last night which was great and I’ve straight away started…
I have a partial rupture in my heel and a stress fracture. Had MRI and X-rays done to confirm. Had a 2nd opinion yesterday. 5 star highly rated surgeon. He recommended Physical…
I am currently 14K points short to qualify for a companion pass. My next statement date is June 5th. I have flights booked for the memorial day weekend for me and my daughter. I am…
Hygiene issue. Regarding my forthcoming operation i been very concerned about and too embarrassed to ask about. 1. Pain. Ok that taken . 2. A more embarrassing subject personal…
I am scheduled! November 5th, VOOM MIS bunionectomy. Any advice/experience with this? Surgeon told me I’ll be walking the next day with the post-op boot, and back to work in a few days.
I wish I took a before photo. I have been trying to get rid of my fungus for years. Tried filing and loceryl where my nail split. Then for most of this year I’ve been painting once or…
Almost healed nail I’ve had nail fungus on my big toe for years. I tried every cure there is except for oral medication. Nothing worked. Finally I started putting hexane free, cold…
Good morning unfortunately my bunion came back after I broke my foot. Has anyone had a second bunion surgery the doctor saying he can do keyhole and I’ll be walking the next day, but…
Would love opinions from surgeons or specialists please on this report. Surgery was 24th October and this is recommendations from a 2nd opinion. Still swolen, slightly warmer than…
Hi everyone, new to the page and I’ve gone through quite a few feeds but still have a few questions…I have a tailors bunionectomy scheduled for Sept 11th, my doc says 2-4 weeks in a…
Added another photo, its just getting worse Anyone know what this is? I have been seeing a podiatrist for a year now. Had a torn plantar plate about 5 or 6 years ago, had that…
18 days post surgery and heading back to work tomorrow in my boot.. Any tips? I am on my feet for 5 hours straight.