Afternoon foot peeps!
Afternoon foot peeps! I’ll be 6wks post-op tmrw. I had my 5th pt session this morning. As usual, the edema massage felt wonderful 😴. My therapist directly massaged my incision as…
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Annie Lennox was right, because if 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at…
Annie Lennox was right, because if 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was…
So tired of the swelling.
So tired of the swelling. I'm almost 8 months post op from Ossiofiber bunion surgery and have tried everything from PT, ice, elevation, compression socks, scar tape, spiky ball…
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ?
Has anyone else had Lapidus, Akin Kessel Bonnie, TarsiTree Implant ? Shared post Stephanie Arch Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took. I’m Stephanie. I’m…
I’m nearly 4 months post op and still can’t fit into any of my old trainers - has anyone else experienced this?
I’m nearly 4 months post op and still can’t fit into any of my old trainers - has anyone else experienced this? Shared post Louise Yogini Day 32 post-op. Just had my first physical…
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery.
Hi..new here ..my podiatrist suggests bunion, tailor bunion and hammertoe surgery. I dont have pain specifically in any if those areas but because if them (at least in part)i have…
I had bunion surgery about 3 years ago.
I had bunion surgery about 3 years ago. I developed a bone spur where the bunion was almost immediately. I will have to have another surgery at some point. At the time of my surgery a…
Almost 3 years out and my second and third toes ache randomly and feel stiff.
Almost 3 years out and my second and third toes ache randomly and feel stiff. Anyone else get this? Shared post Sue Krawitz Tandoc So tired of the swelling. I'm almost 8 months post…
Hi! what ice machine have you used at home and would recommend? Bunion surgery scheduled in a few weeks…
Hi! what ice machine have you used at home and would recommend? Bunion surgery scheduled in a few weeks. Shared post DeAnna Lavine Backus Looking to see if anyone has had their screw…
Has anybody had a sensitivity from your metal work and what symptoms did you have?Thank you very much.
Has anybody had a sensitivity from your metal work and what symptoms did you have?Thank you very much. Shared post UnforgettableArugula1922 how likely is it that this new pain could…
I’ve had multiple surgeries in the past year, including Lapidus bunionectomy and osteotomies of toes but my…
I’ve had multiple surgeries in the past year, including Lapidus bunionectomy and osteotomies of toes but my toes keep shifting. I do have metatarsas adductus. I met with a specialist…
This is my 5½ foot, my sneaker, and the boot I was given.
This is my 5½ foot, my sneaker, and the boot I was given. Any advice? May be an image of shoes Shared post Edie Bules I took advice from all the posts on preparation for surgery…
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT?
Did everyone that had surgery have to go to PT? Shared post Yvhv Horn turned off commenting for this post. Carmon Watson Hello all! My MIS procedure is scheduled for tomorrow at…
Hello- Just wondering, If you waited too long to get bunion surgery, and once they did it, how was it?
Hello- Just wondering, If you waited too long to get bunion surgery, and once they did it, how was it? Like I believe I am waiting too long. My big toe is leaning toward the others…
Does anyone have a throbbing feeling at night time I try my best to get comfortable I would be laying here…
Does anyone have a throbbing feeling at night time I try my best to get comfortable I would be laying here half way asleep and boom I’m back up! Feels like my incision site screaming…
Can anyone tell me what to expect?
Can anyone tell me what to expect? I’m having surgery in June and I’m scared. No photo description available.. No photo description available. Shared post Gemma Murphy Hi, I feel…
Warning: incoming rant.
Warning: incoming rant. Feel free to keep scrolling. Had bunion correction and mid foot fusion in November. NWB for 6 weeks. Hardware (staples) failed 3 months later and removed. Was…
Hello from Chicago.
Hello from Chicago. Getting a lapiplasty (right foot) on Thursday (don’t mind Bob the tumor on my toe - his removal is another surgery). I’m a surgery pro (5 abdominal surgeries) but…
Hi everyone, I’m 5 weeks post-bunion surgery and I’ve been having trouble sleeping because of nerve pain and…
Hi everyone, I’m 5 weeks post-bunion surgery and I’ve been having trouble sleeping because of nerve pain and throbbing at night. Has anyone else experienced this after 5 weeks? What…
Update: Well I overdid it again and am feeing so so much excruciating pain this evening in the ball of my foot…
Update: Well I overdid it again and am feeing so so much excruciating pain this evening in the ball of my foot and nerve pain. Why can’t I catch a break?😞 Ok almost 8 weeks post…
It's only been about 5 days post op...but...
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…
Hello I hope everyone is doing well I have a question .
Hello I hope everyone is doing well I have a question . What are you guys doing for scars? can you please share your scar treatments please and thanks in advance Shared post Sheelagh…
I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning.
I had my 6wk post-op follow-up with my surgeon this morning. Prior to the appt w/him, I had X-rays taken. The X-rays show “slightly progressive incomplete healing”. 🤔 I asked him to…
5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my…
5 week update: Most of my scab has fallen off, and I am still getting used to looking at the new shape of my foot. With my PT homework, I have restored about 70 percent mobility in my…
Looking to see if anyone has had their screw from bunionectomy back out causing pain & swelling?
Looking to see if anyone has had their screw from bunionectomy back out causing pain & swelling? My x-ray is showing this to be the case. Did you go back and have a revision if your…
Hi! I'm hoping to be a candidate for minimally invasive bunion surgery, but I'm concerned about the risk of…
Hi! I'm hoping to be a candidate for minimally invasive bunion surgery, but I'm concerned about the risk of the bunions returning. Has that been your experience?I'm also considering…
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work No photo description available..
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work No photo description available.. No photo description available.. No photo description available. Shared post Sarah Fry I'm…
I’m considering MIS without hardware.
I’m considering MIS without hardware. I understand the healing of the bone occurs while you have the bandage wrap on for quite some time. Can anyone share results after several years…
Annie Lennox was right, because 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at…
Annie Lennox was right, because 🎶sweet dreams are made of this, and who am I to disagree?🎶 😅 I'm sitting at around 5 1/2 weeks post-op... from MIS bunion surgery, and today was like a…
Im 2 weeks post opp on getting bunion and Taylor’s bunion surgery on my right foot.
Im 2 weeks post opp on getting bunion and Taylor’s bunion surgery on my right foot. Obviously a pretty rough start but at my two week check up i felt okay, less pain and the swelling…