I’m having surgery tomorrow!
I’m having surgery tomorrow! Can I go upstairs after surgery? 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…
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Post-Surgery Swelling & Inflammation — page 4
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Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery.
Good morning, 2 weeks and 2 days since foot fusion and bunion surgery. I’m walking in a boot from heel to toe , stitches are out and in zero pain and zero swelling. Life is good. I…
I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw.
I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend pt this morning but my therapist, sadly, had an unexpected death in her family. I was given the option of receiving pt through…
Has anyone else had a X-ray that shows that line in the big toe ?
Has anyone else had a X-ray that shows that line in the big toe ? Just curious May be an image of xray Shared post Natasha Johnson I’ll be 7wks post-op tmrw. I was scheduled to attend…
Anyone know a good/great bunion surgeon in the dc or Baltimore md area?
Anyone know a good/great bunion surgeon in the dc or Baltimore md area? I wish i had done it a few years ago but i didn’t and it got worse and hurts every day and multiple bone spurs…
Come to the fact, I'm not a good patient.
Come to the fact, I'm not a good patient. So frustrating, working with one foot. Shared post Clare Louise Pratt Hiya, is a hospital nurse on here who as had bunion surgery ? Shared…
Rehab question. I developed PF about 7 months ago and didn't take it seriously enough at first reading that it…
Rehab question. I developed PF about 7 months ago and didn't take it seriously enough at first reading that it often goes away with a bit of rest. It did get a bit better and then…
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ?
What do you all recommend to have for surgery ? Shared post Natasha Guthrie Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Susie Burleson I was finally diagnosed as "Plantar…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot…
I had a fusion of my big toe end of April , i had issues with the prominent hardware on the top of my foot, unable to or anything that touched it , at the end of the day the area of…
Hi, has anyone had this operation because of- metatarsal sesamoid osteoarthritis and hallux valgus deformity.
Hi, has anyone had this operation because of- metatarsal sesamoid osteoarthritis and hallux valgus deformity. Then had this Scarf and Akins osteotomy on the toe. How is your foot now…
Is this bad enough for surgery??
Is this bad enough for surgery?? No photo description available. Shared post Ashley Ann Gantner Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain Shared post Karen Finklestein I am a teacher and today I…
In pain since Feb I've given up now and accepted pain Shared post Karen Finklestein I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton of…
Anyone else battle with swelling?
Anyone else battle with swelling? Did the injection, still in pain. Dr prescribed me meloxicam and my foot is still swollen. Anyone have any tips for relief? Shared post Wendy Baker…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still…
Has anyone found anything new that helps Shared post Brad Green So after 1 year and 1 month my foot is still killing me. Some days worse that others. So at this point is it “ just the…
Hi, I have tailors bunions on both my feet, I’m due for surgery in just shy of 2 weeks, getting both feet done…
Hi, I have tailors bunions on both my feet, I’m due for surgery in just shy of 2 weeks, getting both feet done and I was told it was a minimally invasive surgery. I just wanted to…
Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big…
Hi everyone! I’m looking for experiences and advice from people who have had revision surgery on the big toe/MTP I joint, especially from other runners. I had both feet operated on in…
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing.
This is what my foot is like when I push my bunion in versus weight bearing. My foot collapses down, my bunion is flexible. I don’t have a lot of pain but it’s very uncomfortable and…
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY ..
⭐️ UPDATED TO ADD POST-OP PICS 6 DAYS AFTER SURGERY .. VERY SWOLLEN (SAUSAGE TOES 🐷) BUT OK OTHERWISE ⭐️ St Petersburg, FL: Yesterday i had my MIS Austin/Akin bunionectomy plus a…
I’m having surgery, MIS on Thursday.
I’m having surgery, MIS on Thursday. My husband wants to golf the following Tuesday. Can I cut him loose?? Shared post Carol Knowlton-Chirko I know some in this group did both feet…
Maybe it will help..
Maybe it will help.. Shared post from Taichi.zidong May be an image of text that says 'Foot pain Common causes of foot pain: Top Sprains/ strains Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Gout Toes…
4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol.
4 weeks of having my feet wrapped and heels of my feet are cracked so bad and neglected lol. Any recommended healing lotions or oils? Shared post Sheelagh Coghlan Does anyone have a…
Pain for the last 9 months, and now after PT, stretches, different shoes and insole, x ray and MRI, and otc…
Pain for the last 9 months, and now after PT, stretches, different shoes and insole, x ray and MRI, and otc pain meds. The pain is different, kinda gone, but not really. I was…
6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion.
6 months post-op update - Scarf and akin osteotomy to big toe and 2nd pip fusion. Did couch to 5k in May and June (did 5k park run on 20th June) was still having some discomfort. Ran…
I have had nothing but trouble since getting a bunionectomy three years ago.
I have had nothing but trouble since getting a bunionectomy three years ago. In the very beginning, I had severe nerve pain went to numerous doctors over a year and finally was…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available.
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Erica Young Is there less pain/quicker recovery with keyhole - minimally invasive surgery please? Shared post Christine…
Throbbing tonight No photo description available.
Throbbing tonight No photo description available. Shared post Anonymous member Nobody in my family has bunions except my aunt is that normal? Shared post KnowledgeablePeapod1058 How…
Hi all. Has anyone had MIS with no hardware. I've been trying to get in touch with my surgeon as there was no…
Hi all. Has anyone had MIS with no hardware. I've been trying to get in touch with my surgeon as there was no information provided post op. I'm almost 3 weeks in and struggling with…
How many people have tried going gluten free and also zero sugar to see if it helps the inflammation?
How many people have tried going gluten free and also zero sugar to see if it helps the inflammation? I keep hearing that healing could be delayed by the inflammation if your body is…
At what point do people decide to go with surgery?
At what point do people decide to go with surgery? I’m going on 17 months with PF. Two podiatrists, every splint/brace/boot/insole/tape, lasers, stretching, shots, you name it. I had…
Does anyone have such bad pain from plantar fasciitis that it radiates into your leg bones.
Does anyone have such bad pain from plantar fasciitis that it radiates into your leg bones. Femur and hips to be exact? I work 12hr shifts and sometimes I barely get a chance to sit…