How long do you use the knee scooter to get around?
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…
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I had bunion surgery June 4th.
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?
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…
Hi all , I had scarf Akin surgery yesterday .
Hi all , I had scarf Akin surgery yesterday . All went well and home same day . Is there any advice you can give me please ? Shared post Patty Baker 1 week post op! (Bunion removal &…
I deleted this the other day because I was drunk and embarrassed...
I deleted this the other day because I was drunk and embarrassed... They're quite bad for a 37 year old male, aren't they? No photo description available. Shared post Julie Wolf…
I asked before about waterproof footwear for a potentially rainy and muddy festival.
I asked before about waterproof footwear for a potentially rainy and muddy festival. I don't want to spend on a pair of hiking boots and have been looking for wide toe box wellies and…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Nina Horsman 6 wks today yay me…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Nina Horsman 6 wks today yay me .No pain a little stiffness getting better each day.Specialist rang Wed…
I’m scheduled for Ossio bunion surgery.
I’m scheduled for Ossio bunion surgery. It’s a minimally invasive surgery with fiber screw and staples. Anyone else have this type done? Shared post Emma Woods Question,has anyone…
Questions: for those who did the minimally invasive surgery does insurance cover that?
Questions: for those who did the minimally invasive surgery does insurance cover that? Also the boot? Or you pay out of pocket? Shared post Dana Chambers Quinn Had my 10 week post op…
Australia ..New here .
Australia ..New here . Undiagnosed, actually not sure what is going on, Have been told by my orthopaedic surgeon that I have a very rare Deformity with osteoarthritis in my knees, I…
I’m having bunion surgery and two bone spurs removed next week, do I need a walker?
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 Shared post Joan Lindenmuth I had…
Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for you operations Shared post Patty Baker I’m having surgery tomorrow!
Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for you operations Shared post Patty Baker I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? Shared post Ty Pie I'm about 6 weeks…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Shared post Tracy Burns Show of hands, would you do it again? I have surgery scheduled for 9/03. I struggled with pain…
10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe.
10 weeks post op and my big toe is still curving and going behind my 2nd toe. I've been wearing a spacer since around week 3 and taping for the last 4 weeks...still nothing. Thoughts?…
Hey all, I had a chevron done in Sept of 25' for a minor bunion that was causing me a lot of pain at the time.
Hey all, I had a chevron done in Sept of 25' for a minor bunion that was causing me a lot of pain at the time. For all intent and purposes the surgery was successful. I had xrays…
Super happy with the surgery results (6 weeks post surgery) but the swelling is the worst Even on my heel it…
Super happy with the surgery results (6 weeks post surgery) but the swelling is the worst Even on my heel it feels like I am walking on a water balloon Any tips other than ice, and…
i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't.
i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't. am i ok? they were wrapped and I have been diligently icing and elevating...I'm talking…
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot.
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot. Developed wound infection. Hospitalized for I&D surgery and 5 days for IV antibiotics…
After the first few days of the most excruciating pain, I’m pain free!
After the first few days of the most excruciating pain, I’m pain free! Stitch s removed today, dressing on and although the swelling hadn’t subsided, I couldn’t be happier. Still…
After your surgery when did you start sleeping without elevating your foot No photo description available.
After your surgery when did you start sleeping without elevating your foot No photo description available. Shared post Natasha Johnson I am now 9wks post-op. Well y’all, I returned to…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he put a plate in. Hopefully this will resolve my bunion Has anyone had to…
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations?
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations? I'm a cleaner in a school, working 2 half hours a day 5 days a week. Shared post Julie Stilwell Hi. Has anyone…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well.
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
I’m day 5 - scarf akin and Oxford weils correction I am taking Panadol every 6hrs , anti inflamms and slow…
I’m day 5 - scarf akin and Oxford weils correction I am taking Panadol every 6hrs , anti inflamms and slow release tapentadol twice daily . Day 3 I was able to stop taking fast…
Had my surgery yesterday and tonight my toes are starting to hurt tonight even with the nerve block.
Had my surgery yesterday and tonight my toes are starting to hurt tonight even with the nerve block. Anyone experience this? Michelle Louise Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for…
I'm having MIS next Friday on my left foot.
I'm having MIS next Friday on my left foot. I have help for 3 days. Will that be enough? I already had surgery on my right foot, and I'm 5 weeks into recovery and doing really well…
I am 8wks post-op.
I am 8wks post-op. Surgery date: June 24th Procedure: Traditional (Scarf/Reese) Surgeon: Podiatrist Carrie Stein i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out…
I am 5 weeks post bunionectomy.
I am 5 weeks post bunionectomy. I am unable to fully weightbear due to pain. I am taking Gabapentin 100 mg every 8 hours and hydrocodone every 4 hours as needed. I am never free of…
Doc gave me a medium boot post op.
Doc gave me a medium boot post op. This is the smallest it will go. Should I ask for a smaller one? Nan Elizabeth Who’s been given Jounavx for their post-op pain ? Would love to hear…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery?
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Sharon Amalia Hi everyone! Thanks so much for this group. I've been following along for a long time and have gotten so many good…