Community experiences
Explore 437 community discussions about minimally invasive bunion surgery (mis), with 1,347 replies preserved in the archive.
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i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out, not realizing I shouldn't. am i ok? they were wrapped and I have been diligently icing and elevating...I'm talking…
I walked on my foot too much after bunionectomy and the pin poked through the bottom of my foot. Developed wound infection. Hospitalized for I&D surgery and 5 days for IV antibiotics…
Round 2. About a month from my first surgery. So my dr put 2 screws in a month ago but it failed so today he put a plate in. Hopefully this will resolve my bunion Has anyone had to…
Question,has anyone changed their job after having their operations? I'm a cleaner in a school, working 2 half hours a day 5 days a week. Shared post Julie Stilwell Hi. Has anyone…
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well. I had surgery on 12/08 and I’m now at home recovering, but I’m extremely annoyed by the itching. It’s so bad that it wakes me up during the night and…
About to have surgery to correct my tailors bunion tomorrow morning My pinky toe sits under the toe next to it and causes it to bleed after the day is done Doctor is performing a…
One week post op. Is there any aerobic exercise I can safely do? Bella Escalona Ok so I had to postpone my surgery due to divorce and financially I can’t take time off right now. I’ve…
I’m day 5 - scarf akin and Oxford weils correction I am taking Panadol every 6hrs , anti inflamms and slow release tapentadol twice daily . Day 3 I was able to stop taking fast…
Had my surgery yesterday and tonight my toes are starting to hurt tonight even with the nerve block. Anyone experience this? Michelle Louise Can I ask did you all have anaesthetic for…
How long after surgery were you able to get off? Any kind of pain medication? I’m on day five and sadly still need them Karen Killian How long after MIS until … you were able to…
I'm having MIS next Friday on my left foot. I have help for 3 days. Will that be enough? I already had surgery on my right foot, and I'm 5 weeks into recovery and doing really well…
I'm just wondering what everyone does with their recovery boot after they are done with it? I hate to just throw it in the trash. Eleanor West Anyone with a fused big toe joint after…
I am 8wks post-op. Surgery date: June 24th Procedure: Traditional (Scarf/Reese) Surgeon: Podiatrist Carrie Stein i walked without post op boots minimally after getting sutures out…
Doc gave me a medium boot post op. This is the smallest it will go. Should I ask for a smaller one? Nan Elizabeth Who’s been given Jounavx for their post-op pain ? Would love to hear…
Does anyone's big toe ever bend again after surgery? Sharon Amalia Hi everyone! Thanks so much for this group. I've been following along for a long time and have gotten so many good…
9 days after MIS surgery (right side), my foot is suddenly feeling much worse - I can't have even a minute of scooting around upright before it becomes unbearably uncomfortable. The…
Has anyone had their 2nd bunion surgery within 2 weeks of each other? Carol Knowlton-Chirko I know some in this group did both feet together. How many of you spaced it 6 to 8 weeks…
Throbbing tonight Erica Young Is there less pain/quicker recovery with keyhole - minimally invasive surgery please? Sierra Michelle Larson I have pretty severe bunions on both of my…
Day 3 post op -scarf akin osteotomy and Oxford weils correction of 2nd toe It’s very painful and numb but I’m managing well with the medication I’m feeling optimistic and focusing on…
6 wks today yay me .No pain a little stiffness getting better each day.Specialist rang Wed with xray results from Mon he is happy.He will ring again in 12wks to make sure screws…
Ladies, has anyone ordered from these sites? The shoes look like they may work for post bunion surgery since there's arch support and a roomier toe box. US.SOLEBLISS.COM Sole Bliss…
I had surgery on Aug 14th. I had my right foot surgery in Jan. And now my left foot, I had hardware removal, MIS and apparently hammertoe surgery done. Pain level is moderate. The…
Did you have surgery and now you're living pain free (from your bunions)? Are you so glad you had it done? Does anyone here regret their surgery? Did it end up worse than it was…
When do the scars stop feeling sore? I’m trying to massage them as suggested by the consultant, but they are still tender to touch and I can almost feel where the screw head is. I’m…
Did icing your toes or whole foot help after surgery? How did you do it? Did anyone use an ice machine? Sara Blames Hey you all these knots on my feet and crooked toes along with…
1 week post op! (Bunion removal & screws in toes) How long did you keep your foot elevated? I’ve still got it elevated most of the day! Still taking Tylenol Sarah HB Edited to remove…
Show of hands, would you do it again? I have surgery scheduled for 9/03. I struggled with pain for 6 months this year, however, since June, no pain. I’m really second guessing if I…
Chronic foot pain that just won’t go away? 👀⚠️ A lot of people are told it’s plantar fasciitis, arthritis, or just tight calves… so they stretch, str Restore Soft Tissue & Restore…
I had bunion surgery on March 25th. I developed a blister on top of my foot close to my toes N so far the wound has not healed. My foot gets very swollen by d end of d day. Any…
I have a specific inquiry. I had the minimally invasive bunion surgery Feb 26, 2026 on my right foot. Prior to that I wore Dr Martens unless it was warm enough for sandals, then it…