I'm nervous to walk after having my bunion removed, any suggestions? Ye

Its not painfull from what i can remember but wouldn't be running for a while you're physio should be able to advise just rest and keep foot elevated as much as possible

Hello Korey ! I had bunion surgery on my left foot 2 years ago (I was 32 then) because all conservative measures had been exhausted. It was a serious case of hallux abducto-valgus. My father is a doctor and contacted an experienced orthopaedic surgeon (MD) specialized in foot and ankle surgery. He choose a technique called "Distal soft tissue realignement + basal osteotomy of the first metatarsal". Surgery went fine. I had to wear a surgical shoe for about 2 months. After 6 months I was ninety nine percent back to normal mobility: I could play tennis, started jogging  and cycling. It took me 1 whole year to return to play soccer and, despite a minor loss of dorsiflexion of the big toe, my athletic performance was not significantly  impaired by the surgery. Everything considered, I am very pleased with the outcome. Best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery !

Hi Korey!

I've just had the surgery done yesterday stayed overnight at hospital too! I've walked it in my boot, feels horrible I feel as though my foot is going to explode 😭 am having throbbing sensation and pain here and there! Have you walked at all yet in your boot? How long ago did u have the surgery?

Am glad it's out the way, just recovery now, am 26 but had the bunion since I was 11 so am glad it's out the way really!!

I'm 16 and just had the surgery in December! Don't be afraid to walk on it! It's uncomfortable, but not painful. The hardest part is finding shoes to fit, because sometimes it swells and you have to accommodate for that. Nike makes narrow shoes so I would recommend not trying to wear Nikes when you can wear tennis shoes. I was able to walk on in tennis shoes after 2 weeks and was back working at my job that requires me to walk a lot and at a fast pace. I love to run as well, but the best thing you can do is make sure to not favor one side while walking. I did that, and they had to fix it during my physical therapy sessions. By now you're not messing it up by simply walking. As long as you aren't putting major pressure like when you run it should heal just fine!