Community experiences
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It would so much easier to find the best sneakers if I just have bunions-have hallux rigidus, arthritis on different parts of my feet, flexible flat feet and possibly plantar…
It would be so easy to find a sneaker if I only had a bunion issue! I don't know how bad they are but I have heel spurs, arthritis and flexible flat feet. Been to several podiatrists…
Had anyone’s bunion caused plantar fasciitis?
I have severe bunions, what do people do for sandals? Im tired of having hot feet!
I had a tailors bunionectomy and my great toe fused on 21 April. I went into a boot 18 May. Those of you who’ve had the same or similar surgeries, about when did you get to the point…
Hi Everybody! I’m 2 years out of Bunionectomy and my toe is killing me How did you know it was time for hardware to come out. The doc that did the surgery has retired.
I'm having surgery next week. Im having the lapidus bunionectomy on my right foot. Im lucky that I have only one foot with a bunion. I am 54 years old with no medical problems. I hear…
5 months post op bunionectomy. Still pain/swelling. Never again...
All done Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot Performed by:Podiatric Surgeon All done 😊 Procedure: Scarf Bunionectomy w/Reese Osteotomy R-Foot · Natasha Johnson ·…
I’m about 3.5 months post op from my revision surgery (bunionectomy). My first surgery was in May 2025 and then had to have a revision in March 2026. I still have quite a bit of pain…
New here so hope this is okay. Podiatrist recommended Austin bunionectomy. Ortho foot and ankle surgeon recommended Lapiplasty and mentioned arthritis. Any personal recommendations?…
Let me start by saying Im not a good patient. I have an appointment in one week and my foot does not hurt at all. I am 2 weeks post op and my curiosity got the better of me so I…
Idk what the name of my surgery was but i am 13 weeks post op. You can see my xray. Got the plate and he shaved my bunion. I have pain on the top of my foot when I walk. It's weird. I…
Hi! I had left bunion surgery in 2004, but it has gotten worse over the years. Now, it doesn’t look as bad as it did then, but it hurts a lot. I’m 44 and don’t want to wait for it to…
I will be 9 weeks on Wednesday (both feet done). I hit 13,000 steps today, BUT I still walk stiff so my calves are on fire. They feel hard as a rock and I can't get them to soften up…
After having my MIS bunion surgery on 25.06.05. I felt pretty surprisingly good and was able to weight bare pretty much straight away... But my "ego" thought I wouldn't need any pain…
Went for second opinion today for failed repair Dr said he recommended a fusion of the big toe and removal of the mini tightrope. He said that alone will stop the pain and shifting…
My before and after. Surgery on 12/18. Just had my 6 weeks. Doc told me to begin walking yesterday. Day 1 of weight bearing was painful on the bunion area. Lots of pain in the night…
I’m having double bunion surgery next month. My doctor says I’ll be in an athletic shoe after 7 days, but I’m honestly nervous. Can anyone share their experience? I’m worried I’ll be…
Mega chuffed! I had my operation low invasive atkin bunion surgery on the 10th and im super happy with how its coming along! Swelling has come down loads and the actual surgery area…
CHILECTOMY? i’m almost one year post op from my lapiplasty every since i’ve feel decrease in mobility and chronic pain when walking bc i couldn’t bend my big toe to walk efficiently…
I had my bunions removed, flat foot repaired, but my hammertoes weren’t. I was told by my surgeon that he didn’t want to repair them now (at 28/29) because once I get them repaired…
I had a bunionectomy with a mid-foot fusion March 17th of 2023 problem is the the it's. It felt like it never healed even a year or so. After when I went back to the doctor I kept…
Hello dear friends, I would love to hear your thoughts as I have a dilemma. I had Scarf and Akin surgery done and it was done pretty badly so that the big toe is now pushing much much…
Hello everyone, I have hallux valgus and second toe dislocated and hammered on my right foot. I am an active person and this foot is giving me a lot of problems. I would like to fix…
39 year old bricklayer from the UK went to see my doctor the other day as struggling to put work boots on and in agony every day he told me nothing can be done for me surely he’s wrong?
Hello! I am due for MIS on my right foot on December 10th, but not feeling terribly confident with the procedure. My doctor does not use hardware at all. She showed me how she’d cut a…
Hello, I have a severe bunion and hammer toe! I was able to walk all day the other day, with no pain! I am scheduled for surgery in June. I have no pain, besides a callus that grew on…
I'm on a waiting list for a podiatrist. so at the moment Clueless
I am almost 6 weeks out. Anyone that had hammertoe done with a pin, pun came out a week ago. Does my 2nd toe look normal? I feel like it is dead and it is out of place? Help!