Community experiences
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Hello, I am a 50 year old white male, A few weeks ago I woke up with my right foot hurting a little, it was the a joint just below the ankle and hurt when pressure was applied, lasted…
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well. Lots of walking today and dinner out on boot. So at my next post op I can going to ask to have the left foot checked…
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've last posted something. I could really use some encouragement, I feel like I'm really struggling with the recovery at the moment and I…
I’m day 8 of my MIS on right bunion and it’s going really well. Lots of walking today and dinner out on boot. So at my next post op I can going to ask to have the left foot checked…
2 weeks 1 day post op and had my first little walk around the house. That first few steps felt wierd! It's wonderful not having a big lump sticking out the side of my trainer - left…
Anyone else find themselves walking thru side of their foot rather then thru the toes cos its painful but now side of the foot hurts too i can get about and get stuff done if I walk…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker? Recommendations would be great there are so many options TIA
General suggestion: could people specify whether they have flat feet or high arches, etc., and give more specific info with suggestions, especially about shoes and insoles. I have…
Just an update! Good morning y’all. I had r-foot traditional bunion surgery, including a bone graft, on June 24th of this year. The procedure was Scarf/Reese and I have permanent…
UK folks - I've been advised by my podiatrist never to walk in wellies. I’m going on a boat in a couple of weeks' time and will need to wear them to keep my feet dry, rather than…
I had some tenderness on the ball of my left foot so I thought it was a muscle pull but then after a few days I was starting to think that maybe I had stepped on something even though…
Thank you for letting me in the group. I had a plantar fasciatomy on Oct 7th 2025 and developed numbness and pain at 2 weeks postop. It has been 11 months and NOTHING has been done to…
I had trauma/injury to my right side of my right foot tripping badly in mid May, about 12 weeks ago. I still have pain on the right side of my right foot and a lot of swelling all…
Hi I’m new to this group soo far it’s been helpful as what not to do and what to try I’ve been suffering with pf for only bout 2 months I’ve had on going feet pain and swelling for…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…
My surgery is next Friday and I’m super anxious. Welcoming all the tips and advice you all have!!!
7 weeks post-op. Today I got my first pedicure! There is still bruising around the incision and my foot is a bit swollen. My incision site is sensitive, but I have been padding it so…
I had my surgery 1 week ago (August 17th) and I can honestly say it has been good so far. The only time felt pain was when I slept through my alarm for my meds on day 3. I felt it for…
1st day post-op bilateral hallux valgus correction (I work in child protection in the only specialist role, so have a client list which only I can work with so it was best for me to…
Wondering is anyone still on this page after a year post-op? I “signed out” 6 months ago when I was feeling good and back to normal activities. My bunion surgery ( big toe…
I had bunion surgery on both my feet over a year ago. Doc said it was the worst he had seen in a long time and put in screws and plates and indicated that it had been major surgery. I…
Went to the doctor yesterday and got fitted for a better cast they added extra padding since I have a pressure sore on my heel No photo description available.. No photo description…
I'm 5½ weeks post op and now my heel is sore, also my tail bone and I got a pressure sore on my thumb from the walker. Anyone else have any of these? Shared post Hilary Westin Photo…
ok so i am now 5 months out from my open plantar fasciotomy. I hate to say this, but I have intense heel soreness when I walk still. It's kind of terrifyin. Anyone else have this…
Worst doctor visit ever this morning!!! I just want to vent. I should have known it was gonna be bad when they called me yesterday to tell me my appointment was at 8 am this morning…
Has anyone had surgery to help with Plantar Fasciitis specifically? Shared post So Arre Has anybody experienced nerve pain all over their foot and up the calf after receiving a…
I'm coming out of my surgical shoes in 10 days and looking for UK recommendations for trainers with a wide natural toe box and more narrow back to keep foot in place. What have you…
Has anyone experienced swollen calves/legs 11 weeks post surgery, sitting back at a desk for 9/10hrs a day? How can I stop this from happening? Would a lymphatic drainage massage…
Photo taken about a week post op. I am now six weeks post op, foot is red,swollen and much hotter to the touch from non op foot. Skin has peeled off entire toe half of foot top and…
Day 6 - going great Today I have had no pain meds at all Still talking Celebrex morning and night Shared post Jay Bee Day 3 post op -scarf akin osteotomy and Oxford weils correction…