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…
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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…
4.5 weeks post op I've been using bio oil and keeping wrapped and elevated.
4.5 weeks post op I've been using bio oil and keeping wrapped and elevated. Unwrapped to shower tonight and its really dry? Has anyone else had this?? No photo description available…
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…
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…
I’m am 🤔 perplexed.
I’m am 🤔 perplexed. I bought my IWalk3 off Marketplace. I’m done with it so I went to post it for sale and my ad was pulled. The reasoning was I was selling medical equipment. Others…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anyone so bored that all they wanna do is eat!!!
Anyone so bored that all they wanna do is eat!!! Shared post Jenny Lynn I’m 8 days out… 1st MTP fusion with a bone graft from the back of my foot. (Hope I said that right!) I’m still…
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…
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…
I had my big toe fusion done may 27.
I had my big toe fusion done may 27. Everything went well. I went the 30th and I was told is could walk without the boot. But every day that I walk without the boot my foot hurts more…
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…
First Podiatrist Appointment yesterday was referred to Podiatrist Surgeon.
First Podiatrist Appointment yesterday was referred to Podiatrist Surgeon. Today I have already filled an online Questionnaire & have Triage telephone consultation on Monday !…
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…
Hello everyone. I had my surgery in June this year. I’m still struggling with swelling and does anyone else…
Hello everyone. I had my surgery in June this year. I’m still struggling with swelling and does anyone else struggle with touching the scar area? It still feels tingly like all the…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available.
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post CreativeEagle2233 Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but…
Does anyone with large bunions, as I have, wear barefoot shoes?
Does anyone with large bunions, as I have, wear barefoot shoes? Shared post Amanda Nunlist Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Christine Sinclair-Wellings If…
POST OP- I had bunion surgery 5 months ago.
POST OP- I had bunion surgery 5 months ago. I purchased these TOPO shoes and was wearing them once I could start walking in “normal shoes. See how the tie curves up? I’ve been having…
I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today 😔 I had pt this morning and I wore…
I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today 😔 I had pt this morning and I wore my shoes! Yay! That felt great. During my session, as usual, my therapist…