Shoes after 6 weeks post bunion surgery

It depends on what kind of procedure they did and the protocols of your doctor. I had a lapidus procedure done back in March 10th. I'm still in a surgical shoe because my foot cannot fit in a regular shoe without sharp pains of trying to fit it in or when walking in them if I'm able to get it in. As for walking without shoes, I suppose you could. For me, it's more really uncomfortable than painful because when I wear the surgical shoe, it provides some cushion when I walk on it.

As soon as your doc says it's okay to start moving your big toe, do it. At about 6 weeks, my doc gave me the go ahead and it hurts a bit at first and can be concerning when you first start because you notice it doesn't move up or down much but keep at it and your mobility will increase. I focused on the upward motion than downward so while I have good upward motion, my toe barely goes down. I don't know any practical use for it to bend down anyway so I'm not too concerned. My doc had me wear a toe spacer to keep the toe from moving back to how it used to be but now he said I don't have to wear it.

I went from the surgical boot to a surgical shoe and then into tennis shoes -- extra extra wide ones lol!  If you are anything like me, you will not WANT to walk barefoot or wear socks or non-supported slippers around the house.  I'm 8 months post-op on one foot and 5 months post-op on the other and I STILL don't want to walk barefoot.  It just feels better to have the arch support and the cushioning.  I had a lapidus procedure and metatarsal shortening of the 2nd & 3rd toes so I was non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks, then partial-weight-bearing for 3 more weeks.  I started PT after that 9-10 week period when I could be full-weight-bearing and wear tennis shoes.  Yes, I was told to wear a toe spacer once the sutures, staples & pins were out (a month or so post op) and I was told I could be partial-weight-bearing.  I was told I could stop wearing it when I was allowed to be full weight bearing.  

Hi Cynthia,  I am 7 weeks post op, I had to both Bunionectomy, Tailor's & hammertoes repaired on both feet at the same time.  My right foot is out of the boot but my left tailor's repair is taking a little longer (2 more weeks in the boot).  I can wear a slipper and I bought (2x extra wide) shoes. I also have been wearing spacer to aid straightening since week 2.  It is getting better everyday, it just takes time.

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I'm 9 weeks post op, both feet.

I've been walking around the house barefoot or in knitted socks quite a bit each day for a few weeks. It's uncomfortable on hard floors or tiles, but just fine on soft carpets & rugs. Helps me to reconnect with my feet, because I was barefoot a lot pre-surgery.

I started wearing spacers after my bandages were removed at 6 weeks. The surgeon said my right toe healed slightly inwards because of the way it was bandaged & to use spacers while they're vulnerable to new movement.

PT started a few days after bandages were removed. It was gentle toe stretches that I was to do myself. Then it was the physio rubbing vigorously on my muscles to loosen them up (feels great afterwards, but painful at the time)

I only very recently bought a pair of N B runners, they are supportive but cushioned on top. I can wear them for a good couple of hours before I need to give my feet room to breathe & stretch. I could've gone half a size bigger to allow for swelling, which I think then I'd be able to wear them longer, but my heel was slipping - taking away proper support.

All the best with your recovery Cynthia, keep elevated with the rest of us! ??

I read somewhere about Bernie Mev. Can I wear it at 6 weeks post-op? I'm out of the surgical boot just today. Yay!

Hi,

I had the bunionectomy for hammertoe on my right foot December 16,2017. Today is week 8. I'm no longer in the boot (except after a long day at work) I wear asic sneakers because they are so light and have cushions to protect foot. He sneakers actually aid with the swelling because I continued to have swelling up until the 6th week. I still have some swelling around the ankle and pain as well. I used the knee walker from day one. I just couldn't hold my body up on the crutches because of back issues too.

I tried putting flats (shoes) on and couldn't stand it. It seemed to squish my foot. I'm 42 years old and have wanted this surgery for most of my life. I just didn't think it would take this long to heal. The bone is almost healed and the screw will stay in my foot. I was back to work by week 4. I have a desk job. My questions are; when will we wear normal shoes and I'm still having pain. Do any of you still have pain and swelling after 8 weeks?? I'm aiming to have the left foot done in December so I can take a month off of work to heal. I will tell you this, that was the most painful surgery I've ever had. I was not prepared mentally for this surgery. My doctor told me I'd be ok within a few weeks...NOT!!