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Explore 1,146 community discussions about walking & weight bearing after surgery, with 1,841 replies preserved in the archive.
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**EDITED 5.5hrs after original post: I’ve decided against going to UC. I’ll wait until my post-op appt** Well SH!T…wound dehiscence I accidentally got my bandages wet while giving…
Day one post op and this nerve pain is no joke — feeling awful. Edie Bules I took advice from all the posts on preparation for surgery, scheduled for July the 24th. This is what I…
New here! This is killing me and I’m not sure what to do . I’m 70 I work full time I have a band on my foot I try do ice what else can I do??? James W. Teer Tried tons of insoles and…
Anyone tried Remy laser therapy? Gail Epstein Spears Is plantar fasciitis suppose to hurt all day everyday? Angela Taulbee What does everyone think about physical therapy for PF? I…
First shockwave therapy yesterday - ouch! So I had my first shockwave therapy and but it was painful. Just a quick question. Should I continue using a massage gun on the areas to aid…
Update:::**** I still get tingling under my foot and when I do I just keep shaking my legs and hips vigorously! Im back in my old flat sneakers and im not using any kind of cushioned…
Anyone have a foot this bad - not even sure it will work Sarah Fry I'm having MIS for my bunion on Tuesday. Any advice on how long it will be before I can return to the pool? Even if…
I found my before and after xrays online. At first I couldnt tell a difference (other than the screws), but now I see where my Dr shaved off my bone. Kind of crazy to l…
Do any of you wear toe seperators with sandals that don't look ridiculous?, or found some comfy sandals that provide support. I love my merrell sandals but I've noticed recently even…
ouch in so much pain today Pamela Erin Hello! Looking for a good surgeon in San Marcos or Austin. Jean Lower Ligas Has anyone had Dr Jeremy Davis for their surgery? There’s hardly any…
Is there a surgry for this,i think i've try everything. Cathy Moulton Dawson 62 years old, my first bout with horrible plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Pics are to show my…
Hello everyone, This is my first time here. What are your thoughts on getting the system from the Good Feet Store. They come with 3 inserts to wear, and a very pricey investment. It…
I am a teacher and today I went into school to help with a new student activity. I did a ton of walking and after only being there 3 hours I was in a lot of pain! I was in so much…
When and how did everyone shower after their surgery? I bought a shower stool and some sort of foot cast that is supposed to keep the water out on Amazon. I’m a bit nervous to try it…
One week post MIS & the bottom of my big toe hurts really badly today. Yesterday surgeon unwrapped it and said it looked good - ok to take boot off for sleeping, still on for walking…
17 days on from MIS. Stitches coming out today but I will still have to wear my surgical shoe for a couple of weeks. I'm supposed to wear it all the time, even in bed, although last…
I get no benefit from sharing this with you guys. But I recently bought this item because. I live in Michigan, where it snows and I now in my surgical shoe instead of the big boot…
I fell and broke my first metatarsal on 13 February I have been in a casting non-bearing at all however my pain feels like it’s getting worse and the swelling is getting worse so the…
Hi friends , I’m on my 6th day from bunion surgery and have zero pain! It’s my shoulder that hurts from shrugging while using my knee scooter. Thank goodness I have a few more days of…
Hi! I have three international trips coming up. I love my Hokas and Oofos but can anyone suggest a supportive white sneaker to go with sundresses and jeans that’s a little more…
Can anyone recommend a good  woman’s walking shoe?  and a good indoor slippers with arch support. I noticed since I started walking alot treadmill or pavement, I’m getting pain…
I just got my MRI results back July 17th...1. . Severe plantar fasciitis involving the medial band plantar fascia origin with low-grade partial-thickness undersurface tearing of the…
I've tried almost every shoe around and nearly every insole. I have done 5 physical therapy sessions. Doing PT exercises and stretches at home. Tried all the "tricks" (rolling my foot…
Story time: I took SAMe for brain fog but instead it helped my plantar fasciitis foot pain; which lead me to discover Wheat/Gluten was the real culprit. I have been having issues with…
Received results today of MRI that confirms PF with two different bone spurs. Pain continues to worsen, using a walking boot and sleeping in a splint. Today the Dr insisted the next…
As many PF victims, our days are consumed with the pain of walking and reading about the latest “cure”.. we’re exhausted .. today while laying on the couch it dawned on me that there…
I'm in a aircast short shoe. Still no weight bearing then as we were leaving as I turn to get into the truck back seat I fell and the pain was horrific 0:00 / 0:42
2 weeks post op MIS walking with crutches next week doctor says I will be transitioning into regular shoes.. very nervous since it’s hurting to walk but maybe that’s because my foot…
I had bunion surgery on Friday. My bunion was not extreme but my big toe was overlapping the second toe causing pain. This is day 2, not quite 48 hrs. I had an accident. I had to wash…
So Thursday I drove my grandsons and I to Walmart. Pressing on the brake was weird and a lil painful. My grandsons and I did quite a bit of walking in Walmart and I forgot something…