Tomorrow is my 8th week after chevron surgery.
Tomorrow is my 8th week after chevron surgery. The journey had its ups and downs, but mostly it has been good. I’m walking, standing, and dancing . I have learned a lot from this…
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I wanted to share this for anyone in here who feels like there’s no way out of plantar fasciitis right now.
I wanted to share this for anyone in here who feels like there’s no way out of plantar fasciitis right now. It can get better. But it takes time, consistency, and patience. I’ve been…
Holy Help My chiropractor claimed I was walking wrong.
Holy Help My chiropractor claimed I was walking wrong. I kinda trusted his opinion...So today I did a walk up a hill with the new style of walking...springing forward from the balls…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go…
5 weeks post op before/after…still in surgical shoe for two more weeks to allow more time for swelling to go down. Starting weight bearing toe exercises…hoping that helps get the…
Please help. I’m absolutely desperate and as a medically complex mom getting into the doctor for myself is…
Please help. I’m absolutely desperate and as a medically complex mom getting into the doctor for myself is difficult. Nor can I just stay off my feet * I work 10+ hrs 1 day/per week…
Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s arthritis.
Hi, I’ve been having crazy pain in both my feet it’s been going on for years, I figured it’s arthritis. I already know I have arthritis in my jaw joints, neck, back, and hands. I’ve…
It’s almost been 4 weeks since my bunionectomy.
It’s almost been 4 weeks since my bunionectomy. My hips are killing me from walking in a surgical shoe/boot. Are there any exercises that can be done to help ease the pain of the…
Question - I am almost 6 weeks post op on my second MIS bunion procedure.
Question - I am almost 6 weeks post op on my second MIS bunion procedure. I don’t have an appt for about a month. I will call doctor - but just curious if any knows if walking…
Dear nice people on Facebook, I would be super grateful for advice please.
Dear nice people on Facebook, I would be super grateful for advice please. I had an NHS operation on my left foot in October and the position of the big toe was such that it caused…
2 week post op update I had a scarf and akin osteotomy 2 weeks and just want to give a little update.
2 week post op update I had a scarf and akin osteotomy 2 weeks and just want to give a little update. I had my 2 week follow up with surgeon yesterday and he is very happy with…
I went to the podiatrist yesterday.
I went to the podiatrist yesterday. She diagnosed me with planter fasciitis. She sent me home with only one boot to sleep in, along with directions to call my Dr to see if they’d…
So I’m not sure if this is the group for me anymore.
So I’m not sure if this is the group for me anymore. I finally had an appt with a podiatrist, and it turns out I have a very large bone spur on my heel that juts into my…
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe.
On week 8 healing from stress fracture halfway down middle toe. A callus is forming around it which it’s supposed to do apparently and doctor said I won’t need surgery to scrape off…
I am 3 weeks post op.
I am 3 weeks post op. I just took off my sock & noticed my pin head is pointed down. Was up. Do I need to let the Dr know? I am still in a boot. It does not get removed till June…
Yes!! I am so excited and wanted to share something positive. I had physical therapy yesterday and my gait is…
Yes!! I am so excited and wanted to share something positive. I had physical therapy yesterday and my gait is normal and my ankle is no longer making me limp. I was cleared to start…
UPDATE I caved and ordered the HOKA 10 Clinton from dicks being delivered this week I’m normal 8 Ordered 8.5…
UPDATE I caved and ordered the HOKA 10 Clinton from dicks being delivered this week I’m normal 8 Ordered 8.5 wide 9 weeks post op Walking shoe/sneaker they are great fit, I need to…
Hello. My question is has anyone developed numbness in both of their feet from walking with an altered gait…
Hello. My question is has anyone developed numbness in both of their feet from walking with an altered gait after big toe joint fusion? Three years post fusion I have pain which…
I’ve just had quite extensive forefoot surgery – big toe (1st MTPJ) fusion and correction/fusion of toes 2–4…
I’ve just had quite extensive forefoot surgery – big toe (1st MTPJ) fusion and correction/fusion of toes 2–4 with pins in. I’m only a couple of days post-op and honestly the pain in…
Waterproof winter/snow boot recommendations??
Waterproof winter/snow boot recommendations?? When I find them with wide toe box, they are too loose everywhere else.
I’m leaving the group!
I’m leaving the group! I’m 12 weeks post op and I definitely consider my surgery a success!! I had MIS bunion correction hammertoe correction and third toe arthritic joint correction…
Got my first pedicure today.
Got my first pedicure today. Before/After (6 months post on right foot, 5 months post on left foot). The scars are worse than I hoped for. I’m still in some pain when…
Before and After. Just had my bandage changed. Day 15. 1 more week and I can remove the bandage and start…
Before and After. Just had my bandage changed. Day 15. 1 more week and I can remove the bandage and start physio. Trying light weight bearing each day but I'm very tentative. Quite…
Im at 10 weeks post lapidus akin bunionectomy.
Im at 10 weeks post lapidus akin bunionectomy. Anyone else at this time post op can te me how everything is going for you. I have a couple things that are bothering me and im not sure…
I’m 12 weeks post surgery and the top of my foot still feels swollen .
I’m 12 weeks post surgery and the top of my foot still feels swollen . I can’t wear my inlay soles that I need to wear . Anyone else have they issue ? Also I keep noticing I’m walking…
Thanks for the add.
Thanks for the add. I am 6 months into a campsite warden job and constantly on my feet 7 hours a day and have developed a bunionette or tailors bunion by my little toe on one foot (I…
I’m 7 weeks post op tomorrow- had started to wear extra wide trainers after my 6 week check.
I’m 7 weeks post op tomorrow- had started to wear extra wide trainers after my 6 week check. How did everyone else feel at the start? My foot doesn’t feel sore or painful in the…
Good morning. Has anyone here on this site have the Clayton procedure done where they cut off your metatarsal…
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…
I am considering tailor bunion surgery.
I am considering tailor bunion surgery. No screws will be put in just removing the bone and then I am suppose to be walking the same day. Anyone have this surgery and how did it go?…
Hello! Almost 3 weeks since surgery. Went back to work. (Office job) Foot on an upside down garbage can like…
Hello! Almost 3 weeks since surgery. Went back to work. (Office job) Foot on an upside down garbage can like 24" tall. 2 hrs in and it swelled right up. Took the boot off to see if…
The left photos are before and right are after.
The left photos are before and right are after. Had both done 13 weeks ago. I had posted the area under my pinky toes are inflamed and have a burning sensation. PT thought they were…