Worry worry worry

Hi irina is right many people use the site of they advice for problems but there are many who have had bunion surgery with no problems and very good recovery and another good point be prepared at home all helps, my recovery was quicker in some ways and my main problem is im impatient I can wear my ugg type boots or running trainers but afterwards my foot does ache but I don't see it as a problem more about my healing process, I'm 5 weeks post op and getting about really well only the odd ache and twinge nothing I need pain relief for also remember all of our consultants give out different advice for ur post op recovery, I had no crutches no cast or boot just a post op shoe which was fine, I was told to heel walk and after week 3 walk with my full foot, felt odd but I think a lot is because ur wary of using it, also some have had slightly different surgery and some by Ortho surgeon others podiatric surgeon, I only had one foot done and it hasn't put me off having other done. I found the sat around doing very little the hardest as I love walking and going gym not back at work yet find out next week when I can return, good luck with ur op and you know everyone here to help oh and I'm pleased with how it looks too

Well done!  You have a date and I am gingerly, or should I say creeping softly, behind you.  Reading Irina's response to you I think put all this into context and all the other replies are so supportive.  

I read the posts here and think 'No! I will forget it.'  Then I think 'Will you regret this if I do and I am sure the answer will be 'yes'.

So I have come this far and found this brilliant site!  Loads of 'tips' and advice so what more could we ask for?   We are gathering our information and knowledge how good is that?  I was told 'fail to plan so plan to fail' and I think that is what this site gives you the tools to make the best of this we can and the rest is up to the experts. 

Thinking of you and a speedy recovery to all those post operations.

Hi, it really depends what type of surgery you need and from there find a like minded "bunion buddy" on here.  We have all had different procedures with different recovery rates and all the replies you will get at the moment will not necessarily be the same for you.  I would say, as others have said, being prepared before hand can be half the battle!  For me both pre and post op, I have found this forum most helpful and have picked up some great tips along my journey so far and I hope in turn I am also able to offer help and advise when I feel it may benefit others.  At the moment the one thing I would say that I don't think anyone has so far mentioned is this, whatever time frame they have given you for recovery (again, it really will depend how minor or invasive your procedure will be) you will need to add extra weeks on top.  For example, in my case, my procedure was quite invasive and I was originally quoted no more than 8 weeks recovery, from the moment I opened my eyes after my surgery that had changed to 12 weeks (and potentially more!).  Why did I have it done, because without it, I would get to a stage in my life when apart from not being able to find any footwear to fit my foot I would have not been able to walk properly and would have needed a walking stick at some point in the not too distant future, so for me, it wasn't so much about how it looked but the impact it was having and would have on me for the rest of my life.  Do I wish I hadn't had it done?  Somedays I do when I get fed up of sitting and staring at the same four walls but those moments pass and yes I am glad I had it done.  I am 7 wks post op and still have quite a journey ahead of me.

Good Luck... and please make sure you share your experience with us once you've had your surgery

Oh... nearly forgot!  I have been wondering about sharing photo's on here myself as I think some before and after (and during) photos would be very interesting, I believe we can add an image if we click on the icon at the top of the discussion box on the right (a mountain and sun type image!)

Hi Rae

here are before and after pictures . I had scarf surgeryof bunions in both feet and hammer toe correction of second toe on both feet. Feet still swollen and the scar is still visible.  This is 4weeks post op.

Hi Rae. Before and after. Really pleased with the alignment! 😀 don't know why two are upside down. Just post op,today and before the op

Photos are really helpful - please post some more.  I need to see some feet worse than mine - help!!