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Bunion Operation

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MrsSAS
MrsSAS

I hope this will help anybody having or thinking of having a bunion operation.

I had my operation on my right foot 4 weeks ago. I had read so many horrific articles about how painful it is etc. etc. I can only speak for myself, I felt some pain for a couple of days which painkillers took care of. After that it was a little uncomfortable for 10 days. After two weeks I went back and had the dressing changed, and apart from the inconvenience of resting my foot for 6 weeks, I would not hesitate in having the left one operated. I still have two weeks to go before I return to the fracture clinic and have the plaster dressing removed. Hopefully then I will be able to start walking again. I was given elbow crutches a black boot to wear when moving about the house, these has been a godsend.

I hope this has helped anybody who is worried about having a bunion operation.

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  • jaqgayle
    jaqgayle

    Posted

    Hi

    I was just wondering how old you where when you had surgery and how bad they had got. I'm 30, live a healthy lifestyle but have bunions on both feet. However my left foot is constantly sore and keeps getting infected. My doctor keeps telling me to avoid the operation while I can, but its really affecting my lifestyle. I love running and being active and i worry that if I don't have the operation they'll just get worse, but if I do will I be able still have the active life i like to lead?

    Jackie

    • marykez
      marykez jaqgayle

      Posted

      Hi Jaqgayle, well I had the same experience. I went to see a doctor wanting my feet done and he talked me out of it, citing extreme pain. Six years later, my feet are in pain all the time, There is no shoe that I can wear for too long. I finally got a referral and went and saw a lovely surgeon, my operation is on both feet next month and I can hardly wait. I'm in my 40's and you are a fair bit younger. Go and get it done. Your feet will only get worse. Good luck.
    • db11
      db11 marykez

      Posted

      Did you have your operation on both feet yet.  I am scheduled to both feet at the same time and am very nervous about it.  I'm wondering how your recovery was.  thank you
    • zoe20940
      zoe20940 marykez

      Posted

      I was just wondering if you had both feet done together and how you coped. I am due to have mine done in March and am wondering how you managed?
    • Joy2015
      Joy2015 jaqgayle

      Posted

      Hi!

      I am just wondering..... can you have the operation when you are 13?? Because, I haven't experienced any pain yet but I definitely have bunions and they are affecting the shape of my toes and my feet, especially the right one. I am worried that it will affect me later in life. 

      Thank you,

      Joy x

    • Guest
      Guest Joy2015

      Posted

      Hi Joy,

      The first thing to do at your age and since you're still growing, is to go to your GP and see what they say.  It may be that you can have something made to correct your feet.  Don't wait as the sooner you go the sooner it will get sorted out.  They may send you to someone who specialises in foot problems in teenagers.  Good luck and let us know how you get on! smile

    • caro95017
      caro95017 db11

      Posted

      Hello, I was wondering how went your surgery? Can you please tell me how your recovery was ... I am planning to do both bunions at the same time,, but I am a little nervous ...

      Sorry if my english is not good enough ... I am a ESL student ...

      Thanks

    • Joy2015
      Joy2015 Guest

      Posted

      cheesygrinThank You so much Mumbles, I will definitely have to check with my GP and my parents! smile

      You guys are amazing!

      Thank you,

      Joy smile 

    • Guest
      Guest Joy2015

      Posted

      Hi Joy,

      i hope you've made an appointment to see your GP and please let us know how it went as there may be other teenagers who could do with your courage to come on here and admit to having bunions at 13 years.  By telling us the result of your meeting with the GP/Consultant it may give others the courage to get help.  That's what is so useful about this forum. Thank you! smile 

    • jessica7rae
      jessica7rae db11

      Posted

      Did you have your operation yet? I am having both feet done on 19th november, please vould you share your experience i am very nervous, thank you x
    • jessica7rae
      jessica7rae zoe20940

      Posted

      Did you have your operation yet? I am having both feet done on 19th november, please vould you share your experience i am very nervous, thank you x
    • laurns21820
      laurns21820 marykez

      Posted

      Hi there

      i am 4 dys post Rt leg bunion operation,i would advice you to only do on first because there was no pain dueing the op i had local surgery no pain whatso ever until the nerve block worn off 24hrs later unfortunately the night was a nightmare with two set of pain killer every two hrs which by the way this  is not the req dose, i am a nurse so i should have know better but the a pain was a killer

      The surgeon said it was it would be cruel to have them done bo i am so thankful that i took his advice

      today is my best y so far if i keep my foot off the floor

      Good luck what ever you decide to do

    • margot50552
      margot50552 jessica7rae

      Posted

      Hi Jessica.

      I had both my bunions done 7 months ago. I too was nervous but being someone who doesn't take much time off work etc I thought best thing to do was have both done together. I probably expected too much from my recovery as I was told that I would be fully recovered within 3 months. I wasn't, and thought something had went wrong. This caused me a lot of anxiety. Saying that, I was back at work 3.5 months. As long as you can expect a long recovery you should be ok. You do get a lot of good advice from this forum bit do remember that everyone is different.

    • cara1973
      cara1973 jessica7rae

      Posted

      Hiya have you had your operation? I am day 9 of right foot bunion op and I would never of had both done at the same time. The nerve block didn't work for me unfortunately and the pain was the worst I had ever felt. I'm much better now just aches. Won't be have my left one done unless I really need to. Hope your doing ok

      Cara

    • rita1958
      rita1958 caro95017

      Posted

      I'm wondering if you had your bunion surgery on both feet. Was it a success. How long was recovery. I need both done really bad. Thanks. Rita

    • Guest
      Guest rita1958

      Posted

      Hi Rita, it's been 2 years since I considered surgery but I've been put off as it's a less successful operation than knee or hip operations so not to be undertaken lightly! The trouble is that now my left foot, second toe is tucking behind my big foot and I think I might have a Neuroma. I'm seeing a consultant in the U.K. In the next few weeks and I will discuss the bunions at the same time! I would have the minimally invasive surgery, otherwise known as keyhole surgery as the recovery time is better and less damage to nerves etc if you can! How about you?

    • Guest
      Guest

      Posted

      Sorry I meant tucking behind my big toe! smile
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