Help!! Divas who have had bunionectomies

[liquidfeet]

It was definitely temporary for me, though it took almost 10 years to revert to its current state of impingement.

10 years is a good amount of time.

 

[scandium]

My lovely bunion issue, plus an extreme Morton's toe aka hammertoe. I'll try the tape, gel spreader is great between first and second toe---but I fear all of these are band-aids to the real issue, and is waiting best or diving in and fixing? I hate this!

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I think the answer to that question is such a personal one depending on what is important to you and also how your feet are going with non operative measures. It sounds like you are at the stage where surgery fits with your goals.

My aunt was unable to play a full round of golf, walk, or ski a full day without significant pain when she had hers done. She specifically booked surgery for the end of ski season - October - which is when the Southern hemisphere has wound down. I believe she had both feet done separately.

If skiing is the most important thing and missing a season is a horrific idea, then I would plan around that. If it's interfering significantly with everything else, then everything else may be more important.

 

[Trailside Trixie]

My latest surgery was to fix a hammer toe. Also on the right foot just inches away from my bunion area that was fixed 3 years ago.

 

[Nurseskier]

Yes I did. My bunion was on my right foot which is my bigger foot which was problematic in my sized down ski boots and shoes in general. It was a real problem for me. I had countless areas blown out in my ski boot and I couldn't teach all day. It was really affecting my life. I didn't know there was a solution and that thought I just had to deal with if. I finally made an appointment with a local podiatrist and this was the beginning. I learned surgery was an option and I didn't have to suffer anymore.

Surgery was in July and I was skiing by November. The 3 months after surgery were quite intense.

Non weight bearing for 30 days. This means crutches and no weight at all on the foot including no driving. Couldn't get it wet and showering was fun lol. This was a giant pain in the butt and the worst part

The next 60 days were better. I could shower and wear shoes. I could do light exercise but no hills so my disc golf game was really affected.

By October tho I was cleared for all exercise. Got new ski boots which was a game changer because my bunion was gone so that opened up a whole new world for ski boot possibilities.

It was a tough 3 months but seriously the best thing I ever did

So glad to hear this. I just had my 4 hammer toes and buinette surgery 2 weeks ago. I planned for early August so I would be healed in time for ski season, but I really had no idea how extensive the surgery going to be. Recovery seems endless!! I am glad to hear you were able to ski that next season. That gives me Hope!!

 

[VickiK]

Best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery, @Nurseskier .

 

[Trailside Trixie]

So glad to hear this. I just had my 4 hammer toes and buinette surgery 2 weeks ago. I planned for early August so I would be healed in time for ski season, but I really had no idea how extensive the surgery going to be. Recovery seems endless!! I am glad to hear you were able to ski that next season. That gives me Hope!!

You'll be fine. My surgery was in July. 4 weeks of non weight bearing which was the toughest part. It was my right foot so I also couldn't drive for a month, also tough. Each next month was better. Was able to put on a shoe and go on walks 2 months later. Couldn't play disc golf on hills so had to keep play flat. My disc golf game was impacted but I'd say all normal activities had resumed 2 to 3 months later. Skiing in November/ December a non issue.