Community experiences
Explore 680 community discussions about bunion surgery recovery, with 1,328 replies preserved in the archive.
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Hi everyone, I’m 3 weeks post-op from a second Scarf–Akin procedure (plus correction of lesser toes, Weil osteotomies on toes 2 and 3, and bunionette correction). My first bunion…
Today is 4 weeks and 5 days post op after a double bunionectomy. Bandages and compulsory shoes have now been removed. Can someone please assist with after care for my feet please…
Hi. Has anyone had toenails removed as well? Either before, after, or simultaneously with bunion surgery? I'm wondering what the recovery was like.
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
I live in the UK. Four weeks post op, bunion, straighten little toe and reduced spur in the middle of foot. Will need a good pair of shoes? Recommendation please.
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…
My right foot was essentially mangled during my bunion surgery in 2021. Corrective surgery in 2022, but foot is destroyed. One of my issues is the big toe sitting right on top of…
Raynaud's and Bunion Surgery: I got my hair cut yesterday and my stylist told me she decided to have bunion surgery. Here is the catch, she has Raynauds and I warned her to get a…
Had my bunion surgery 8/6 of last year, was out of work until 10/17. Did everything I was suppose to including all my therapy, still the bone didn't heal properly, I still get pain…
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 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…
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…
Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Shared post Kristin Kelso Good morning! Ive been told I will need a bunionectomy along with a tmt fusion on my right…
I had my MTP fusion and bunionectomy April 10. Fast forward to today, I just completed a 4-day trip to Disney World. Well over 20k steps each day in the absolutely blazing heat. The…
Surgery is tomorrow After reading some posts, I’m not sure how much surgery will help. Many years ago I used to run several miles. Does anyone get back to running? Any hope I can run…
Elevation pillow has been put in the top of the closet because I don't need it anymore! Look at all those high heels I hope to wear again one day! No photo description available…
Good morning I just had my bunion surgery last Monday ,so far so good I still have to take pain medicine,I pretty much lay in my bed or in my backyard with my foot elevated and ice on…
Over a year since having both feet done with bunion surgery. And still can not wear tennis shoes very good. Only thing that's comfortable is crocs Shared post Megan LD I had my MTP…
Anyone one have any hints on stopping those "zingers" which feel like small electrical charges that go through the incision area....I know its a long shot, just wishful…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Jessica George I will be having bunion surgery soon as soon as I decide on a date. I am a runner but I am really…
I had lapiplasty in 2023, recovery went well and I resumed all things I was doing before surgery. In April 2026, I stepped awkwardly on a rock while wearing sandals and apparently…
My plantar fasciitis is from overuse (the most difficult type) and I need to rest my foot completely while recovering from hip replacement surgery. A conundrum because I need to walk…
Has anyone tried the vibit for plantar fasciitis? Shared post Cathy Moulton Dawson My plantar fasciitis is from overuse (the most difficult type) and I need to rest my foot completely…
How long do you use the knee scooter to get around? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks out from my MIS bunion surgery, and the aim of my posts is to try and be as honest as possible…
I had bunion surgery June 4th. I was in the boot that caused the meniscus tear develop further. Doing PT. And, now I have plantar fasciitis. I have scar tissue that needs to be pushed…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Shared post Sharon Amalia Hi everyone! Thanks so much for this group. I've been following along for a long time and have gotten so…