Community experiences
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Someone put a spy camera inside my TV and the guests called the cops. By the time I arrived, the cops were already dismantling the TV. When they removed the back panel there was a lot…
Has anyone had a bunionectomy & then the bunion came back??
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…
Did anyone wear a bunion splint or toe spacers post surgery? I’m about 6 weeks out and my big toe is already turning inward towards my foot again despite my bunion being gone
Question: I'm 4 weeks post-op and I still very much walk on the outside of my feet, as it hurts quite a bit to put weight on. What is everybody's experience on how long it takes/took…
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…
My left foot. I blame the Morton’s Toe. My shoes probably never fit properly despite using stores that measured my feet for most or my life. I never go barefoot because of Morton’s…
I had surgery on my left foot in 2017. My big toe “over-corrected,” moving away from my other toes within 4 weeks. It’s even noticeable in shoes. The surgeon wanted to operate again…
In November of 2022, I experienced sudden and uncomfortable foot pain. I thought, oh damn, maybe I have stress fractures from walking all over NYC the weekend before. I ignored it for…
I have always struggled with bunions. Recently I got a stress fracture in my (usually less painfull) foot a few months ago. The X-ray showed a possible hairline fracture but overall…
What shoes do you recommend for someone who’s on their feet quite a lot each day, i work in a school so do quite a lot of steps, i can wear black formal shoes or plain black trainers…
Looking for advice with my bunions, I’m not sure of what options I have, any luck with at home remedies?
I’m now a week post surgery, so thought I’d give an update on my first week for anyone that’s got surgery booked. I was absolutely terrified, but am pleased to report the pain has…
12 weeks post op. Incredibly painful procedure but so happy with the result.
How is everyone sleeping!?1st night home and not sure how I'll sleep
Saw the second opinion Dr. for my feet b/c I felt the bone was shifting in one foot and the other the bunion appeared to still be there. I was informed I will need revision on both…
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…
Warning: (probably mindless and insignificant) rant incoming. Feel free to scroll on. I had my first mid foot fusion and bunion correction 11/2024. Discovered around July, ONLY after…
Hello. I am new to the group and I am in the process of trying to decide if I’m ready for surgery. My feet look past ready lol. I saw a foot ankle surgeon yesterday. He suggested a…
Update 19/3 saw gp today she said I have no new bone growth the lumps I can feel are the ends of the screws. Need to go for 2nd opinion 5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today…
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.
8 mos post surgery. Still have 6 out of 10 pain and the feeling of my foot being tightly wrapped all the time. My second opinion said all the hardware needs to be removed. Anyone else?
I finally took the plunge and went to see my GP .Hes referred me to a podiatrist for possible surgery ! What’s the wait time for referral and surgery in the UK does anyone know ? I’m…
To those who have had surgery, did you wait to have the surgery until you started having pain and went to go see a podiatrist/foot surgeon??
Hi I'm new here looking for some opinions/thoughts. I had a Austin Bunionecromy on my right foot about 12 years ago. It was a great decision, I healed wonderfully, and I have been…
I have finally came to the point of accepting the need for surgery. My feet are horrific. That being said, the pain I am feeling is not the actual bunions but the top of my right…
The podiatrist that did my left foot years ago and he’s doing the right only do surgeries on Fridays what about where you live
I have put this off for too long. The healing pain afterwards has really gotten in my head. Any really good recommendations for a podiatrist in central /central Eastern Illinois. I am…
i saw a podiatrist today and told him that i really want to get minimally invasive surgery as i'm really afraid of being put under. he said "absolutely not" and any doctor who does it…
Question for those of you who say you’d never do this surgery again because recovery was much harder than expected… What was the alternative for you? I’m struggling with the “pay now…