Bunion Surgery - footwear/general recovary advice?!

Brave to do both feet at once! I had a lapidus akin done on August 25 last year. Non weight bearing 30 days then walking boot for 3 more weeks. My advice to you is get some physical therapy because what they don’t tell you is that all the muscles, tendons and ligaments that work together to move your feet get weak in recovery. I overdid it and got tendinitis in the bottom of my foot. As far as shoes go - I got some Keens which worked great for me. You may have to just experiment to see what feels good and allows you to stand and move comfortably. Patience is key because full recovery takes a long time! 

I, too, had this procedure October 2016, and I was still wearing the post operative shoes at 8 weeks, so you’re doing really well to be out of them already.  I naively thought that I’d be back in normal shoes after my 6week check up, but my feet were still quite swollen, so even my trainers didn’t fit! After about 8 weeks, my feet could fit into my trainers and a wider pair of converse-type shoes, so then I was able to drive again. I went back to work but reduced hours because I am on my feet all day . The first day back was so uncomfortable (I thought I could do my regular hours) and my feet knew it , so that’s why I didn’t go back properly ( full hours) until after Christmas. If your employer is understanding, you should be OK ( perhaps they could give you a sitting job...). 

I think that if you have a comfy pair of trainers ( it’s not very glamorous initially) then use them. I struggled because I am not a trainers girl (except for in the gym) but while your feet are recovering and still swollen (they will take up to a year to return to normal) then comfort is imperative. It will be worth it in the long run.

I never had any physio, either. Maybe you aren’t that old....... I was 51 when I had mine done. 

Look forward to next summer when you can wear sandals and flip flops without big lumps poking out of the side 🙂.

Take care. Patience is the key.

Hi,  I am also 8 weeks post op on both feet.  I was advised to walk everyday by my Dr as this helps loosen the muslcles in the toe, the first few days walking was hard but each day gots easier, I started from 6 weeks without a boot. I now can do a 7km walk with out any problems.

I bought Berkinstock shoes a few sizes bigger, a pair of black Nike trainers a few sizes bigger and a nice pair of slip on shoes. 

My Dr said until you reach 12 weeks only can walk swim or ride a bike.  After 12 weeks can do any type of exercise.  I am also young sonny bone recovery is easier conspired to older patients my Dr said. I also have no physio needed my Dr said, the walking every day will do the work to help stretch the muscles in the toe.  

Hope this helps you.