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Bunion surgery

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maureen39687
maureen39687

Hi there, I had Bunion surgery on my left foot 20 wks ago and still in quite a bit of pain, and  the joint is still very stiff and I have difficulty walking. I had the Bunion shaved and the big toe realigned and three toes fused, those three toes are no problem, I did have a staple put in also. I have no appointments at the Hospital to go back again, so is this it and I just have to get on with it, or shall I see my Doctor, I'm not one for making a fuss. I just want to know if this is normal for this type of surgery. Many thanks.

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  • victoriaj72
    victoriaj72 maureen39687

    Posted

    Hi

    I had a bunion op shaved and pinned on left foot six and half weeks ago

    Hardly any pain just throbs towards the end of day

    I would say if you are not happy def go back to the doctor and get their opinion

    Sorry I can't be of more help

  • susan_89757
    susan_89757 maureen39687

    Posted

    I had my surgery on nov10 and Jan I felt really good with my foot not much pain at all but still some swelling on side of big toe. Then l tripped fell hurt my toes foot so kind of like starting over recovery is long don't over do and be careful all the best

  • sylvia91418
    sylvia91418 maureen39687

    Posted

    Hi, I had bone fusion, bunion correction and hammer toe correction oct 2016 and then had to go back again at the end of Ict because the fusion didn't take. I had casts on till december then was released to start weight bearing. For the first two weeks I couldn't do it, then slowly darted with two crutches, that lasted for about two weeks. At end of day I went back on the scooter because foot hurt. I then went diwn to one crutch and then a cane. Foot really swells allot. Am slowly walking without anything but foot stays swollen. Have not been able to wear shoe yet just sipper. But am getting there...

    • susan_89757
      susan_89757 sylvia91418

      Posted

      It takes forever i was told 6 to 8 weeks but longer then that the pain I can take am tired of not being able to do what l would like to do a little walk with out pain or limping
    • sylvia91418
      sylvia91418 susan_89757

      Posted

      I've been weight bearing about 8 weeks but it's a day by day situations. I've kinda kept a diary of the whole thing just to keep my sanity. I've never been down this long..

    • maureen39687
      maureen39687 sylvia91418

      Posted

      Hi, thank you for reply, you mention weight bearing exocises so do other ladies, what do you mean as I've not been told to do anything!

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