Anyone had bunion surgery?

15 years ago

Even though I'm still fairly young (32), I have had painful bunions for years. My mom had bunion surgery years ago, but I'm still hesitant to take the next step (hardy-harr-harr) and explore surgery for my right foot. It's killing me...I definitely have swelling on the bunion which has been the worst in the last week or so.

I am so worried I won't be able to care for my 7 month old...should I wait or just do it? I'm a teacher and off for the summer, for the most part, but Brody will be most likely walking by then.... Any advice? Pros and cons?

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maymo
15 years ago
I've heard a lot of horror stories about the surgery, the recovery AND the results! I have bunions too. I just bought a foot flex rubbery thing that was $9.99 at the pharmacy. I swear it has helped immensely! It spreads your toes and stretches the ligaments and it has really worked for me. I do it for about 10 minutes before I go to bed.
linda_in_iowa
15 years ago
I just had bunion surgery two weeks ago. I am so glad I finally had it done. I had the bunion since I was 29 and I am 66 now. The surgery was a breeze but the recuperation takes several weeks. I try to stay off my foot as much as possible. I have to wear that really cool open-toed shoe for another two weeks. In summer that wouldn't be so bad but we have snow and ice now. My podiatrist did give me a letter yesterday to get a 6 month disabled parking permit.
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justlinda
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My aunt had surgery 25 years ago, and was supposed to have her other foot done also, but after the first she vowed never to go back....and didn't.

My friend had hers done 3 months ago, and said she won't go back to have her other foot done either!

I understand that the surgery is not the culprit, but the recovery period is the pits.

Sorry but I'm not speaking from personal experience.
irishdancersgram
15 years ago
I had mine done quite a few years ago, along with other foot surgery and it was a breeze...I had it done on a Friday and was back in the office by the next Tuesday...I wore that fancy open toed shoe and did elevate it every chance I got, but had no problems....Good luck on whatever you decide....
mad_about_mickey
15 years ago
My daughter had the surgery her senior year in high school after band was over for the year.

We decided that she might as well have it while she still was on our insurance. She had pins thru her toe to hold it in place and it looked ugly!

She just called a while ago to say she went back to the doctor and has to have something done again because she has limited movement and pain. She is 25 now.

I thought it didn't look much different after she had it done, but she said there was a difference. She was on crutches for a few weeks.

Sorry, another second hand opinion.
cheekybones
15 years ago
My friend had it done just before Thanksgiving and is recovering nicely. She took pain meds for three days but kept it elevated and iced. She is a teacher also and will go back to work after the first of the year. Her children are grown so that was not a consideration for her. She is eager to be less restricted and still cannot drive. Overall, she did not think it was too bad.

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