Community experiences
Explore 1,136 community discussions about walking & weight bearing after surgery, with 1,667 replies preserved in the archive.
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In about a month Monday May 25th I go to the orthopedic surgeon and have this fixed. I need to pick up and get use to and use equipment I will need after the surgery. I also have to…
I have been fortunate with my recovery process thus far. Surgery was 12/5, stitches removed 12/18, and pin removed 1/13. My pain and swelling have been minimal even when my stitches…
Here I go again! Any good tips on recovery? I did a chevron procedure and saw of a little of the Taylor’s bunion. Left foot done in October bunion plus Taylor’s bunion now today I did…
So many talk about how toe spacers have helped them. Two questions: what kind, and when do you wear them? Inside your shoes for regular walking? During exercise? At bedtime? TIA!
I am desperate to get some advice! I have had a swollen, stiff middle toe for about 2 months. I have no pain in the toe and is not red all the time but the bottom and top of foot by…
For anyone who just had or about to have surgery…I’m 3 days post op lapidus bunionectomy and this polar cube has been a life saver. It’s a constant ice pack wrapping my foot that…
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…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
I had ankle/foot surgery. The surgeries I had were peroneus longus to brevis transfer, excision OS peroneum, and lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy. I was told my recovery would be 6-12…
What all can you tell me about mtp joint (big toe) replacement and fusion? Did you do replacement first? Im ready that fusion takes longer to heal but more long term success…
So the big bandage and boot is off at week 4. I had my bunion done and 2nd hammer toe and metatarsalgia surgery. The 2nd toe now needs taping for the next two weeks to bring it back…
Day 12 now post MI bunion hammertoe and metatarsalgia surgery. No real pain just some discomfort in boot. Significant bruising and swelling still which is all normal I know so I’m…
Hi everyone im new to the group. Hope everyone is ok? I had bunion and hammer toe surgery im on day 3. I was walking with my crutches at home, and had my surgical boot on. I stumbled…
Good morning. Has anyone here on this site have the Clayton procedure done where they cut off your metatarsal heads as well as make adjustments/partial cutting near the middle of each…
After suffering for about a year with plantar fasciitis.. orthopedic apts , physical therapy , new shoes , inserts , all the gizmos and gadgets that I could find .. most not doing a…
Is it common that the Achilles hurts just as bad as the heel when you have plantar fasciitis? I have had plantar fasciitis for almost 3 years now. It has been really bad and very…
I am like every other person on here.. Plantar fasciitis for years, bone spurs etc.. I was doing Zumba and couldn't almost walk the next day after one of my classes. The pain in the…
Hi Everyone. I have had Plantar fasciitis for over eight months now. It's incredibly painful as you probably all know. My podiatrist also believes I have nerve damage due to tingling…
I am in a quandary. I went to see the surgeon and yes qualify for surgery due to the bunion. But I was steered away from surgery as the surgeon feels that unless you are in severe…
Anyone experienced pain when walking on ball of foot under big toe and the inside part of foot…feels like I am walking on glass…does matter if I have my shoes on or off. Today I can…
Hello all I I have a foot problem on my left foot big toe has terrible arthritis same side of the foot now I’m getting a bunion I can actually see the bone. I am afraid of getting…
Has anyone had lapidus surgery ? What’s the difference between that and lapiplasty ? I’m 7 weeks po and the dr said my bunion area is inflamed, but to me it looks like I still have a…
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe. Initially, I was given Zentoes Gel Toe Cap for my left foot, third toe but that did nearly nothing for me and was recommended a…
Does anyone have any knowledge / experience / thoughts on how another problem in the opposite foot could be affecting PF? I have a small bunion on my right foot. I’ve had it a few…
Had lapiplasty surgery April 11th, and I’m in the healing process and able to be walking now, since I’ve started walking more in it I’ve been getting these little bumps between my…
I’m planning on having the lapiplasty (3D) correction surgery done at the end of September on my left foot. I work from home - how many days should I take off of work? I’m also…
Hello. For last couple weeks I have been having pain under/more towards bottom top left foot third toe while walking. I went to a Podiatrist and took X-Rays which were of no concern…
Hi bunion buddies! Had my 6 week check up this past week and was told I could ditch my boot! I came home and put on my altra’s and got to it! Was weird at first but better everyday! A…
I’m 7 weeks and day three of walking in my air boot. The heel of my foot and bottom of foot hurt the most when I walk. It feels like I have plantar fasciitis. Is this what others feel…
I'm sitting at about 27 days post-op since my MIS bunion surgery. I was recently asked what prompted me to have bunion surgery at all. About a year or so ago, I was walking with my…
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| Hoka | 100 | |
| walking boot | 86 | |
| Brooks | 72 | |
| knee scooter | 54 | |
| Oofos | 43 | |
| Crocs | 34 | |
| orthotics | 34 | |
| Altra | 31 |