Bunion surgery

Trust me the pain without the shoe is greater. The pain when putting on the boot doesn't last many days but putting your foot directly on the floor will actually hurt more. I tried it!! Never repeated it. I have had both feet done (February and May) and neither of them were still agony after a week. Chin up and solider on it will be worth it xx

The boot will protect your foot in case you bump it. I felt the same way about the pain with the boot on and did leave it off from time to time for relief in the beginning. My first foot was done last year and looks/feels great so no harm done, in my opinion. Having said that, don't make it a habit. Good luck getting through the first week post-op.

Sadly I would put the boot on for any walking at the moment. I found the boot really annoying but persevered. I kept on top of the paracetamol and ibroprufen in the first week to make sure I managed the pain. It seemed to work. It will get better. I am still wearing the heavy black boots 4 weeks on although I hate them .

I don't know what type of op you've had but particularly if it is a bone fusion do not I repeat do not ever walk without your boot ever while doing anything or you may cause untold damage.  I have had both feet done one year apart and both times I have been told this is imperative.  I actually had a bucket next to the bed both times for the first two weeks, gross I know but I would have woken the whole house up with my weak bladder by getting up at least a couple of times a night with my crutches to the floor.  My mum looked after me for the first few weeks and this was her first job in the morning, move he bucket and bring me coffee.  Stay in bed as long as you can for your first two weeks at least.  Good luck.

Really it is not worth not putting the boot on, the implications are serious, if you have had any type of pin, screw or plate fitted. The pain now will quickly diminsh, take your pain killers regularly, ice,elevate and rest. It will pay off.