Scared but going forward with my surgery - on July 16th after having bunions since I have been in my teens.

Scared but going forward with my surgery - on July 16th after having bunions since I have been in my teens. I have cancelled the surgery before out of fear of the long recovery. I am having a lapidus with 1st metatarsal arthrodesis and midfoot fusion on my right foot. Apparently need a bone graft as well. I believe I will be non weight bearing for at least 8 weeks - maybe longer. I live alone except for my 2 teens who are in summer camp for a month after the surgery - which is a good thing. I have a knee scooter to get around the apt. For those of you who were non weight bearing for so long- what were the biggest challenges that you needed someone to help with? I live in NYC so will likely order food, groceries to be delivered. I am trying to figure out if I should hire someone to stay with me the first few weeks or just need someone to pop in a few times a day to check on me, help with meals, etc . I will have friends visiting me but since it’s the summer and many are away I want to make sure I have dedicated help if it’s needed. Thanks for any advice you can offer! See less

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Community comment#1

Well done for getting the surgery! I’ve just had my second bunion op two weeks ago and both times I was non WB for at least 2 weeks. I batch cooked and cleaned before I went in. I had help with shopping since getting home and apart from overdoing it with a day out, all has been fine. If you have a toilet and bathroom on your floor you will be fine. I showered and washed my hair the following day and hopped about my home with no issues. I showered with a bag in my foot. It’s not as bad as it seems, you will be fine.

Community comment#2

Tamra Fakhoorian I had fam ck in on me every day for the first few days, then gradually spread it out to 2x a week at the end of my second week. Frozen meals are the way to go. Don't do like me and order a pizza delivered on Day 4. It took me several minutes to get to the door, then I had to figure out how to carry the thing back to my bed!

Community comment#3

Hi, I really could use advice from this group! I have severe bunions on both feet and mid foot arthritis and am told I will need lapidus akin for the bunions, midfoot fusion of 2nd and possibly 3rd TMT for the arthritis and possibly a hammertoe fixed. I am scared for the surgery, esp because of the 6-8+ weeks of NWB and have put it off for years. I am not in acute pain but my right foot aches when I walk due to the midfoot arthritis and the bunions are now preven

Community comment#4

My feet are similar to yours, but I wear good leather wide width shoes and sandals and I have no pain and discomfort. Praying I never have to do the surgery. In my late 60’s . My bunions started in my 30’s . Wishing you all the best

Community comment#5

It will be worth it. We can’t walk on dislocated or broken toes forever. If our arm was broken we’d get it taken care of pretty quick. It will be a long recovery, but definitely worth it in the long run. Buy a knee scooter with a basket for recovery in