Community experiences
Explore 437 community discussions about minimally invasive bunion surgery (mis), with 1,347 replies preserved in the archive.
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Tomorrow will be exactly 12 weeks since I had the MIS akin bunionectomy. The consultant is happy with my progress as far as the bunion is concerned but I’m now left with terrible pain…
Here I am 24 hours post op MIS halux bunion. The pain isn’t too bad, but the ankle block may still be working. I’m in the UK BTW & went to Spire Harpenden for surgery. Good luck to…
Making my introduction with my after and before surgeries! I have been dealing with bunions for over 30 years. My left foot had MIS 1st MTP fusion and hammer toe correction of the…
Morning all. Im supposed to have Hammertoe, bunion surgery on June 15th. Im scared an have a lot of concerns because of the recovery time. I work in the public schools and I really…
Had my two week follow up, 1st metatarsal Austin bunionectomy (not MIS), yesterday. Cleared to full weight bearing, wound wet showering and a regular shoe if I can tolerate it…
I'm frustrated. I had MIS bunionenctomy and 2nd metatarsal shortening. In having the 2nd toe shortened, I now have issues with the tendons and has created a hammer toe. The Dr has…
Will I need one of these after MIS?
New here! How is MIS different from lapiplasty bunion surgery and how do I find a doctor well trained in MIS in my geographic area (raleigh nc)? Are there any videos that give you 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 minimally…
I had Lapiplasty surgery 5 weeks ago. But I had 4 plates and one staple. I am still in pain and have swelling. Today my doctor said to start walking in my CAM boot and only 25 to 50%…
Had my post-op appointment (week + 2 days) from my Minimally Invasive Surgery Bunionectomy. I was sent home from the hospital with bandages (ace-fabric wrap) and no boot. I have been…
Has anyone had the bunionplasty 360? It’s a relatively new procedure, but from the pictures I’ve seen, it doesn’t look as minimally invasive as doctor claims. Surgery in 3 weeks for…
Hi! New here. Scheduled for VOOM MIS bunionectomy first week of November. Would love some input/experience feedback, advice. Thank you!
I live in the UK and today I had a further consultation about what treatment method will be best for me personally. I'm still very confident that MIS surgery will be the best course…
I went to the podiatrist today, had an Xray done and put shoes on for the first time. Here I am trying to walk. It’s still hurts, you can see how I’m guarding my foot. But hopefully…
i just saw a podiatrist today for my bunion and he said he doesn't think i should be awake during MIS but im really afraid of being put under
Speaking of the new SW policy…regarding seats. What have you been experiencing? What is the best choice on booking? How do you feel about all these new “fees” for seats? The flight…
Hello I am new I had left foot Lapidus and MIS akin bunionectomy on September 12 this year my third visit he said I’ll be walking in a shoe on November 5 and I’m most likely to return…
I had surgery on January 9th.MIS and hammertoe correction. . My outside ankle really is swollen and hurting a lot . Has anyone else noticed this at all ?
I’m having my MIS surgery on this Friday. I’m just curious… how long did you take to be able to go back to work. I’m in property management, so I can sit down as needed and, my foot…
I am scheduled! November 5th, VOOM MIS bunionectomy. Any advice/experience with this? Surgeon told me I’ll be walking the next day with the post-op boot, and back to work in a few days.
QUESTION With MIS if all goes well with surgery and if I’m a good patient, is it realistic I would be able to be back to work in 10 weeks… I do daycare and I’m on my feet about 1/2…
I had MIS Lapiplasty August 2023. It had great reviews of people getting rt back to work, life etc. I work for ups so on my feet all day long. I hv always been very fit and my body…
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With minimally invasive how many weeks did you take off work and what is your profession? Interested in knowing about people that have a job that does not allow for much resting or…
Getting MIS surgery 1/12. She told me I could return to work starting at 6 weeks (end of February). Then she filled out the FMLA paperwork and said I wouldn't be going back until…
Was anyone able to go back to work after 2 weeks of having MIS surgery? I have a desk job and it's the bunion on left foot. Also, I don't tolerate pain very well I am more scared of…
Has anyone had surgery to remove Tailor’s bunions? I’m curious about the recovery. I work on my feet and am wondering if the recovery takes a long time and if you had full recovery…
Hi, does anyone have any suggestions for a good surgeon for MIS bunionette surgery in Chicago or NWI? Thank you so much!
I need to get something off my chest. Here's my feet. I don't necessarily have wide feet, but I have very flat feet. Due to the wrong footwear as a child (too small or too wide, long…