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Debating Bunion Surgery - Need Help!
Asked by L.M. from Charlotte
on April 3, 2008
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Hi there. I am 36 yr old sahm of 2 boys, age 5 & 7. I went to a podiatrist yesterday & was told that the only solution for a large bunion on my right foot is surgery -...
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- I know you are in pain. I had surgery for a spur many years ago. They gave me a soft shoe afterwards. I wasn't totally off my feet. Sit down and write out how you will...
- My cousin was in her 50's when we she had her bunions removed. She said worry over the procedure was the worst part. She couldn't understand why she waited so long! I ...
- hi. my mom just had this done, actually. she has had her bunion bothering her for a LONG time and she finally broke down and had surgery. she is a nurse and was on her...
Bunion Surgery Left Me with "Stiff Toe"
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
I had bunion surgery about 61/2 weeks ago. I was very good about "working" my toe to avoid stiff toe, but the Dr. seems to think my range of motion isn't ...
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- If you go to PT for the eval you can discuss with the the time you came to the office based on work and commitments. I had a bone removed from teh bottom of my foot a...
- Okay, I may be a bit biased, but if the doctor recommended PT (that's what I do) maybe you should give it a try. There is no saying after an evaluation that the PT wo...
- This may not help - but I had sprained a finger once and couldn't bend it right. After months, finally gave in and saw the ortho. He said I'd have to have physical t...
Experienced Bunion Survivors!
Asked by L.G. from Lincoln
on June 27, 2008
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I'm looking for anyone who has had bunion surgery. We are considering surgery for my
16 year old son. Just curious if anyone else has gone through it. How did it g...
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- I had bunion surgery on my left food a few years back (at 27). It wasn't too bad, make sure he keeps off it as much as possible afterwards (awesome excuse for a teenag...
- I had bunion surgery on one foot when I was 18 and the other when I was 19. It's been 10 years and I'm still glad I had it done. I've had no real problems and the re...
- If he is in sports it really is the best thing for him. I was a soccer player, had my first one done at 13. Seemed a bit early but at the time it was great. I staye...
Surgery
Asked by B.R. from St. Louis
on March 6, 2008
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Hi, My name is B. and I recently found out that my 11 year old daughter needs surgery done on her feet. She has been complaining quite a bit, of her feet hurting her, ...
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- I had a bunion taken down and they had to use screws to put the bones in my toe back together, you dont feel the screws. There can be numbness for awhile after, I fel...
- First for your daughter-if you do the surgery be sure to tell her all the time how brave she is and how beautiful her feet will be and feel when all this is done. Yes ...
- My 10 year old son was injured during delivery in a way that paralyzed his left arm. He had his first surgery at 5 months which was the first of 9 so far. His last s...
Debating Bunion, Tailored Bunion & Hammertoe Surgery on Both Feet, Please Help!
Asked by J.M. from New York
on March 2, 2010
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Well Im not a mom yet, Im 28, engaged and very active. I have learned that this surgery could really help me but it seesm like a lot to go thru.
I was hoping I could...
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- Hi J., I have bunions and am approaching 50. I'm fortunate in that they have never bothered me even in training and walking the Avon 3 day (60 miles 10 years ago). ...
- J. If you decide to do the surgery, be very careful about choosing your doctor. A friend of mine had hers done on both feet. She now has nerve damage and horrible p...
- Hi J., I had bunion surgery when i was about 20......No big deal at all!! I would'nt wait until they are painful` maybe if it were a horrible surgery but its not at al...
Bunion Doctor Request
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on December 3, 2008
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Hello: I am considering having both of my bunions done and would like a recommnedation on a foot doctor. I hear it is a very painful surgury, but these days my shoes...
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- See an orthopedic surgeon vs. a podiatrist is most important. I had both feet done by Christian Royer at Baylor (and he also offices at Medical City). It's a complex...
- Ashton Podiatry, three brothers. My mom has used Dr Roy at the Dallas location, I used Dr Ivan in Plano. They are all awesome!!! My mom had bunion surgery and some ...
- Go see Dr. Leslie Campbell. She is a wonderful Podiatrist with offices in Allen and Plano. She's brilliant and I hear an excellent surgeon. Dr. Campbell ###-...
Recovering from Foot Surgery
Asked by L.M. from Greensboro
on December 2, 2008
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I had bunion surgery 1 week ago on one foot and really thought I would be mobile by now. I am still in the surgical dressing and have a special shoe I have to wear, b...
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- I had bunion surgery 5 years ago on my left foot. I wore the special shoe for 2-3 weeks and then loose fitting shoes for about 1 month. I was better than new about 2...
- L., I've heard that kind of surgery requires staying off your feet for no less than 6 weeks. If you use your foot it'll take longer to heal. Relax and try to catch ...
- I didn't have this surgery, though I need it, but my aunt did and she was literally off her feet for 6 weeks!
