Had bunion surgery on March 5.
Had bunion surgery on March 5. My swelling is still up and down. I have lots of good days and bad days with the swelling.
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So.... podiatrist appt today. Not ingrown. He said it was curved tho and cut it down. Not so scarey. Using…
So.... podiatrist appt today. Not ingrown. He said it was curved tho and cut it down. Not so scarey. Using topical I got my md to order from compound pharmacy containing antifungals…
Looking for help. This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the…
Looking for help. This whole time I misunderstood and thought I was getting lapiplasty till I spoke with the doctors office and they told me the name of my procedure is Right…
Hi there. I've been lurking out here learning from you all for a bit. I think I'm set for my Austin…
Hi there. I've been lurking out here learning from you all for a bit. I think I'm set for my Austin Bunionectomy on Wednesday, April 1. I have my leg prop ready, my water bottles…
Has anyone tried the vionic shoes?
Has anyone tried the vionic shoes? Supposed to be comparable to expensive arch support.
I had my kalish/akin bunionectomy yesterday.
I had my kalish/akin bunionectomy yesterday. I was doing fine with pain yesterday as the nerve block worked all day and night. Today I've been in excruciating pain. Is this normal?…
Shoe recommendation.
Shoe recommendation. Hey everyone! 6 weeks post op and I finally got the ok to wear tennis shoes. I bought some new HOKAs and got them wide but my foot is still too swollen to fit. My…
I cut my big toenails all the way down, as far as I could get them.
I cut my big toenails all the way down, as far as I could get them. You can see the fungus on the skin underneath. White clumps. Scraped them off. Not so scarey. Using topical I got…
5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today.
5 1/2 months post surgery, X-rays taken today. Still have fractures in the big and 5th toe and barely any new bone growth around the screws.
The different shockwave therapies.
The different shockwave therapies. People get these confused. The first 2 are rarely effective. The last one ESWT is extremely effective but only a few doctors in the US own the…
If you haven't tried Birkenstocks NOT OFF BRAND and you have financial means to do so I suggest trying the…
If you haven't tried Birkenstocks NOT OFF BRAND and you have financial means to do so I suggest trying the real Birkenstocks! It healed my PF after strictly wearing nothing but Boston…
Post Op Day 6. Had a better sleep last night, still interrupted. Gave pillows a talking to, as well as support…
Post Op Day 6. Had a better sleep last night, still interrupted. Gave pillows a talking to, as well as support cushion. They took the brief and behaved themselves, albeit the support…
I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before.
I never experienced these recurrent fungal infections before. Got a fungal infection on my big toe on the right leg last year and I didn't even know that was a fungal infection. Left…
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection.
Dermatologist diagnosed a fungal nail infection. I used LOCETAR nail lacquer for treatment but the results have been slow. Looking for advice on whether to switch to oral terbinafine…
Quite hard to show here but my nails are relatively smooth on top but thick underneath.
Quite hard to show here but my nails are relatively smooth on top but thick underneath. The thick stuff underneath isn't fileable with an electric nail file or any other file. Its…
Sharing what I think is some success.
Sharing what I think is some success. I've been dealing with this gross nail for over 10 years. Four rounds of terbinafine orally, three rounds of laser, and countless home remedies…
Hey group members any suggesting on what I can do.
Hey group members any suggesting on what I can do. My 3rd toenail on left foot is the worst. It's so thick and gunk is underneath the nail. My right big toe is completely hard and it…
Had a bunionectomy with osteotomy of first metatarsal on 1/26.
Had a bunionectomy with osteotomy of first metatarsal on 1/26. Had my post op today 1/28 doc said everything is looking good. Hopefully can start walking on it next week. On Percocet…
9 days post op from bilateral chevron bunionectomy.
9 days post op from bilateral chevron bunionectomy. Still have pins in for a few more weeks. No pain except when walking bc of pins and swelling. Hang in there if you're just getting…
My surgery is next Wednesday on my left foot (eventually I'll do the right foot).
My surgery is next Wednesday on my left foot (eventually I'll do the right foot). My doctor will be performing a chevron osteotomy along with a dorsal cheilectomy. I'm curious how…
Second bunion surgery on both feet!
Second bunion surgery on both feet! I had the Chevron surgery on right foot today 10/16/25. Lapidus procedure on left foot done 3/20/25. Long recovery!
Post op day 1. Hammertoe repair and chevron bunion osteotomy. Nerve block still doing it's work. Not too much…
Post op day 1. Hammertoe repair and chevron bunion osteotomy. Nerve block still doing it's work. Not too much pain. Heel walking in ortho shoe with cane to bathroom. Elevation and…
2 questions... 1. I been referred for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it.. if so would be…
2 questions... 1. I been referred for this Chevron-Akin osteotomy procedure. Anyone had it.. if so would be interested how it went. 2. Been told to keep going with inserts in the…
What frustrates you the most about having a forefoot problem?
What frustrates you the most about having a forefoot problem?
Can I have some suggestions for somewhat cute flip flops/sandals for the summer?
Can I have some suggestions for somewhat cute flip flops/sandals for the summer?
Sketchers on sale at Belk.
Sketchers on sale at Belk. Does anyone get relief from Sketchers? Curious to see if they have helped anyone.
Hiya, I went to Skechers yesterday and saw that they have arch fit sandals.
Hiya, I went to Skechers yesterday and saw that they have arch fit sandals. Has anyone tried these? We are off to Disney Florida again next year and I can't be in the same amount of…
Which shoe model is the best and has helped you the most for plantar fasciitis (Hoka, Asics)?
Which shoe model is the best and has helped you the most for plantar fasciitis (Hoka, Asics)?
Went to the store specializing in all sports and running shoes.
Went to the store specializing in all sports and running shoes. Tried every single brand like hoka, altra, topo, brooks, etc. New balance 1080 felt amazing so I got them. Was walking…
Update: still in the boot with crutches, don't know when I can stop.
Update: still in the boot with crutches, don't know when I can stop. I get to start gabapentin (for the second or third time in my life now) for CRPS and I can try to weight bear with…