I am so confused with this plantar fascitis!
I am so confused with this plantar fascitis! I have had two bunion foot surgeries, one in 2016 and one in 2024 on both feet. I have heel spur on my right foot, really no problem. But…
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Just got my bunionectomy today!
Just got my bunionectomy today! Feeling pretty good - this pain pump is awesome! I welcome any tips and all advice for the rest of recovery
Hi everyone! I’m having hardware removal surgery next Wednesday after being in pain for 2 years following my…
Hi everyone! I’m having hardware removal surgery next Wednesday after being in pain for 2 years following my bunion surgery. My surgeon will also be giving me an ankle injection while…
Having 3 surgeries coming up on my foot.
Having 3 surgeries coming up on my foot. What are your MUST haves for recovery. I have a foot pillow I love. I’ll be in a cast so not sure how I’ll ice. What are your go to keep…
Hi everyone! So glad to have found this group. My husband was able to get last minute slotted in to get…
Hi everyone! So glad to have found this group. My husband was able to get last minute slotted in to get bunionectomy this morning on his left foot. Doctor said likely two weeks NWB…
I wanted to post an update on my experience with bunion surgery for anyone considering it, hopefully it will…
I wanted to post an update on my experience with bunion surgery for anyone considering it, hopefully it will provide some optimism! I had lapiplasty on my left foot in August 2024. At…
Can anyone advise of (cheap) shoes for my feet?
Can anyone advise of (cheap) shoes for my feet? Both my big toes dont touch the floor and several of the smaller toes are also clawed, my balance is rubbish and both my big toes but…
I am 4 weeks post op and in need of a pedicure really bad.
I am 4 weeks post op and in need of a pedicure really bad. My doctor told me no submerging or soaking but would it be ok if I have them cut my toenails, clean them and paint them and…
I work in school cafeteria and it’s mandatory to wear slip resistant shoe.
I work in school cafeteria and it’s mandatory to wear slip resistant shoe. Any advice what best, and 10.5 wide is a hard size to find. What slip resistant shoe do you find relief with…
Kind of scared surgery was 5/24 had Chilectomy with an Austin shortening bunionectomy and my big toe still…
Kind of scared surgery was 5/24 had Chilectomy with an Austin shortening bunionectomy and my big toe still hurts. Geeze it’s been over 4 months
Today I had my planters fascial release and bunionectomy on my left foot.
Today I had my planters fascial release and bunionectomy on my left foot. Right foot had a cyst removed from my big toe. Surgery went well. I am non bearing weight for several weeks…
Hey Guys I’m 3 days post opt from a bunionectomy, an Achilles release and a.
Hey Guys I’m 3 days post opt from a bunionectomy, an Achilles release and a. Topaz procedure all on my right leg. This is the worst pain known to mankind. Other than the pain meds…
This group has been so helpful to me so I decided to share my experience.
This group has been so helpful to me so I decided to share my experience. Picture is of foot after Topaz surgery. I have had PF for about a year. I also have bunions. In February I…
I am having release surgery on the 15th!
I am having release surgery on the 15th! I had my right foot done about 9 years ago and at the same time had a bunionectomy...I had to go 6 weeks without weight on my foot. I went…
Hi all! Just had bunion surgery 6 weeks ago but I still have the bump. Will it go away?
Hi all! Just had bunion surgery 6 weeks ago but I still have the bump. Will it go away?
I’m 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe.
I’m 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe. I’m still having difficulty walking without a walker or cane , but yesterday I walked much more than usual and today my foot is painful…
It’s so crazy I’m in way less pain being barefoot than wearing shoes.
It’s so crazy I’m in way less pain being barefoot than wearing shoes. I had bunion surgery (revision) and plantar fasciitis surgery March 28th. I despise wearing shoes tbh. Still…
Hello! I’m 3 weeks post-op after bunionectomy. Weight bearing only for just shy of a week. Can start walking…
Hello! I’m 3 weeks post-op after bunionectomy. Weight bearing only for just shy of a week. Can start walking on it next week, the 19th. Now that I’m wearing the “the shoe” and bearing…
I had a double bunionectomy 7 years ago where they broke both my big toes reset them and shaved off the…
I had a double bunionectomy 7 years ago where they broke both my big toes reset them and shaved off the bunions . I wonder if anyone else had had this done on this group and if their…
Kind of a complicated question- Has anyone here with both bad bunions and PF actually had bunion surgery first…
Kind of a complicated question- Has anyone here with both bad bunions and PF actually had bunion surgery first and then later the PF improved with all the usual treatments but not pf…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still…
How many people have had a plantar fasciitis surgery im at my first week back to work its been rough but still no pain just feeling weird also had a bunionectomy and still pretty…
Any recommendations for insoles and better work boots after having the plantar fasciitis surgery had it march…
Any recommendations for insoles and better work boots after having the plantar fasciitis surgery had it march 10 this year and bunionectomy on my right foot still healing but back for…
Has anyone had a bunionectomy & then the bunion came back??
Has anyone had a bunionectomy & then the bunion came back??
I‘m booked to have bilateral bunion surgery next month.
I‘m booked to have bilateral bunion surgery next month. I’m wondering, how have people managed stairs when both feet have been operated on? I have five steps down to my front door…
Thank you for the add.
Thank you for the add. I need any advice please. I am 1 week till bunion surgery. What should do you suggest I prepare ahead of time for? bunionectomy surgery and distal 1st…
Hello. I'm scheduled for MPJ arthrodesis this month on my right toe. Very nervous I'm going to go for a second…
Hello. I'm scheduled for MPJ arthrodesis this month on my right toe. Very nervous I'm going to go for a second opinion tomorrow. I'm hoping there is another option. I did have a…
Just wondering if I should get a second opinion?
Just wondering if I should get a second opinion? I’m about 5 months post lapidus bunionectomy. As you can see in the picture, my toe turns inward.
I just went back to work last week.
I just went back to work last week. Was hurting first couple days. Bought a pair of Ryka sneakers. My same size but in wide. I noticed halfway through the day yesterday I wasn’t…
I had bunionectomy with 2 screws put in my right foot due to hallux rigidus on October 9th.
I had bunionectomy with 2 screws put in my right foot due to hallux rigidus on October 9th. Has anyone had this done and if so, how long was it before you went back to work? I thought…
Post op strange sensation inside foot?
Post op strange sensation inside foot? So I got MIBS May 22nd so I am 10 days post op today (I had a post about this before). Honestly I have not taken any pain meds not even…