Community experiences
Explore 680 community discussions about bunion surgery recovery, with 1,328 replies preserved in the archive.
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I had a bunionectomy and a hammertoe surgery on my left foot and the bunion came back worse than before. I’m afraid to have another surgery on my feet. I have tried every toe…
Hi all, Did anyone here ever had a bunionectomy in Turkey? I am seriously thinking of getting in touch with Turkish doctors. Here for your opinion and views Tnks.
For anyone who just had or about to have surgery…I’m 3 days post op lapidus bunionectomy and this polar cube has been a life saver. It’s a constant ice pack wrapping my foot that…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
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…
Asking for a little . Have been dealing with what my doctor believes is a entrapped nerve 6 months out from bunion surgery. On Gabapentin (which I hate …doesn’t help pain either) and…
I have researched online and cannot find an answer. For any of you who have foot nerve pain. Is it possible to have a neuroma between big toe and 2nd toe. Everything I read says…
Hello all and happy healing! My procedures are on Wednesday the 16th. I am having a bunionectomy with hardware, they are fixing my hammer toe with a pin that sticks out the tip of my…
I had my bunion surgery seven weeks ago and I’ve recovered very well from it – although I did have an infection in the wound in week three – which cleared up with antibiotics. I also…
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…
Dear everyone, I am reaching out because I’m really devastated and would welcome any advice. On Friday, I had a bunionectomy on the NHS. It was supposed to include surgery on the two…
How long did you have to wait after right foot (driving foot) osteotomy bunionectomy to drive?
I’m 50 and based in London, UK, and I finally have my MIS bunion surgery scheduled for the end of this month. After consulting with two different surgeons, we agreed that MIS was the…
A few pictures from my bunionectomy experience today. — feeling happy.
MIS Surgery vs. traditional bunionectomy surgery: Figuring out all of these bunion surgery options can be daunting. Any thoughts, observations or experiences you may have about them…
I live in the UK and after seeing a physiotherapist/consultant and talking through all my available options... I have decided to move forward with an MIS (Minimally Invasive…
I am 8 months post of from fusion and bunionectomy. Recently I am having discomfort where the bunion was and on top (probably the hardware). I am not in awful pain, it's just…
Hey all- I had a bunionectomy/ hammer toe fused in my right foot. December 19, 2024. April 28, 2025 they had to open me back up as a screw was coming out . You can see in the picture…
Got two opinions on bunion surgery. Both took x-rays. Orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle - recommended 1st MTP arthrodesis (fusion) - opinion being that my big toe only…
I am considering minimally invasive bunionectomy. The deformity is severe. My big toe is pushing on my second toe. I worry about hammer toe and a later more invasive surgery. My mom's…
Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am walking on glass…does matter if I have my shoes on or off. Today I can…
Hello all I I have a foot problem on my left foot big toe has terrible arthritis same side of the foot now I’m getting a bunion I can actually see the bone. I am afraid of getting…
I’m looking to have Lapiplasty bunion surgery on both feet . A couple questions…. Can they do both feet at the same time ? How long before I can return to working ? My work requires…
I am considering Lapiplasty due to a hyper mobile joint. If the joint is removed and fused, what movement limitations does it cause?
Im sick and tired of my feet being so painful. I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the midfoot of both feet and in my left ankle. The pain varies from day to day in it's…
Couple of questions. Does anyone have bunions along with PF? I think the bunions are part of the reason for my PF (the way I put weight on my feet). I'm having bunion surgery in a few…
The orthopedist for the foot determined: Lapidus bunion surgery was necessary because hyperpronation and bunions led to chronic plantar fasciitis, which is a consequence of all that!…
Can anyone tell me about the newer surgery for bunions? The Lapiplasty. I think that’s what it’s called? I just saw two posts about the plates and screws, which I was told by my…
So question for everyone who had lapiplasty: My doctor said you’re essentially laid up for 8 weeks and anybody who needs to ‘get around’ shouldn’t do it. I had a 2 yr old and…
I am 10 days prior to bunion surgery. I broke my second metatarsal in June. The podiatrist said my bunion may have caused it. So in August I decided to go ahead and have the surgery…
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| walking boot | 21 | |
| Hoka | 20 | |
| knee scooter | 20 | |
| Brooks | 19 | |
| Crocs | 14 | |
| Birkenstock | 10 | |
| toe spacers | 10 | |
| crutches | 9 |